Thread 33514838

i want to pursue it after my military service. i will leave the service with:

>100k in investments
>associates degree in Chinese
>2 years work experience cryptologic intelligence analysis

>>33514838 (OP)
Absolutely not lmao

the only viable major that exists is medicine. after that, computer science is right there with everything else in the "you'll have to be lucky and work hard" pile

>>33514838 (OP)
If you're crazy good at it and have connections for a good internship then yes. If not, then no.

>>33514838 (OP)
No, also you have 2 years pf experience in cryptology, why not just work in that field

>>33514863
This.

Computer Science is good as dead with AI on the scene. You might live a bit longer than the rest of us if you position yourself to move to China when America collapses

>>33514838 (OP)
>would computer science still be a viable major?
Only get a CS degree if it's from Ivy League, otherwise, don't bother yourself. Just learn it, build a portfolio and take certifications, this money will be much more well spent. Actually, I think an Ivy League Math degree would be even better, you can break into much more fields than just that, like quantum and trade.

>2 years work experience cryptologic intelligence analysis
Can you switch careers inside the company you work?

>>33515006
>Computer Science is good as dead with AI on the scene
Not true, no AI can do everything by itself, yes, the jobs will decrease, but not disappear, AI can't operate by itself, and we are very far from it.

>>33514838 (OP)
because you're here asking the question, no, it's not a viable major. the career field is incredibly competitive and it's almost impossible to find entry-level positions anymore.

if you think dev would be fun, consider data engineering or data analysis. companies are desperate trying to get AI going.
maybe you like cybersecurity? that route is also really good.
DO NOT LET YOUR CLEARANCE EXPIRE. CLEARED PERSONNEL ARE EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE HIRES. IT COSTS A LOT TO GET SOMEONE A NEW CLEARANCE. JOB SECURITY.
you can get a cleared job in dev or in cyber. they are handing them out like candy.

consider going to school *now* with a school like WGU and finishing before or just after your military term, to keep your clearance alive.
>WGU: self-paced course progression, you get six months to do as many courses as you can, your associates degree transfers meaning you skip the non-major classes like english, history, etc
if you really want to go to a brick-and-mortar, multi-year program (i do not recommend this), then consider the reserves while in school to keep your clearance alive.
>why reserves: one weekend per month to do busywork or training, one two-week period of busywork/training, keeps your clearance alive.
>why not reserves: if we go to war with china over taiwan then you can bet your ass you're going. btw, your active duty commitment is followed by reserve duty, you're already on the hook for definitely 2 but likely 4 years as inactive reservist (no requirements, but you can be called up).

whatever you do, research your options very carefully, and do not leave the military without a strong pathway
>t. may or may not have been in your exact position several years ago

>>33515104
AI will remove the "coder" jobs. Basically the braindead code monkeys. If you actually know your shit you will be fine. Basically ask yourself "Am I more valuable than AI" and if that answer is yes, you're safe. But you have to be honest with yourself.

>>33514838 (OP)
If you do get a CS degree you HAVE to get a double major. I did math.