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Old 07-19-2017, 07:54 PM   #20
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It honestly has me thinking about a software engineering masters program and just calling it quits.
If you can do the work and want an "easy" button to a comfortable life in the Bay Area software is the way to go.

In my experience Masters an PHD does not mean the person is more competent or capable of doing a job unless they studied and researched a particular field and continue to work in that field. The higher starting pay can be quickly closed in upon by someone who is good at negotiating and job hopping with a "lesser" degree.

And there are plenty in software around here who make great money without a degree, reputation can carry you a long way if you can network well.
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