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Comment by SarahC_

2 months ago

Isn't a comp-sci degree the barely relevant "license" in IT?

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0xbadcafebee  2 months ago

A comp-sci degree is mostly theoretical and academic. Professional licensing (that usually requires apprenticeship) is about hands-on experience, which is what all comp-sci grads lack. It's why grads get paid next to nothing; a grad is essentially an apprentice.

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