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Erik L
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Erik L
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 19,470 Points
Posted by Erik L
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Erik L
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 19,470 Points

Confused as to what I should do

Hello everyone I have a bit of a dilemma, I’ve recently started college in the hopes of majoring in cs in order to become a programmer, along with that I had hoped that I could supplement that with team treehouse, however I have a full time job working anywhere from 45 to about 50 hrs per week, I have reached a point in which I’m not sure if I should continue with school.

Even though I’m only taking 2 classes in a community college I feel overwhelmed and not to mention I don’t like the fact that I’m required to take classes that have nothing to do with IT at all!

So I’ve been thinking, maybe I should take time off school for the time being and focus on team treehouse for several months to see how I do and if programming is for me, but I’m not sure.

What do you guys think??

Adam N
Adam N
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I don't feel like I have enough info to give a definitive answer, but I will agree that atm your workload is too heavy.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,110 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,110 Points

If you're immediate issue is just deciding if this is the right path for you, a bit of independent and self-paced learning time might not be a bad idea. It's both free from arbitrary deadlines, and you get to experience what you're really after to provide a basis to make an informed decision. What you learn will give you a bit of a head start if you do decide to pursue formal school, once you get past those prerequisites.