>did computer science degree
>got job straight out of uni
>typical ruby/rails webdev work but employer was supportive of my lack of exp and learned loads
>next job was Java/C++ mostly, working with map data, learned loads
>next job was mostly C++ with odds and ends knowledge to get shit working, military simulation, fascinating area to work in
that's how you do it OP, stop fucking around with education and get your foot in the employment door, even if it's not where you want to be
Good job, user. This is exactly how I'm planning my career at the moment. Currently part-time ruby-on-meme dev, and learning C++.
>10 years
Why?
And who paid for it?
I did al lot of stuff on the side. Personal projects, freelancing, even joined a startup.
I lived in Germany, so university was almost free. I paid rent and so on with the money I made as a programmer.
godspeed user, I wish the best for you
What use was programming if you had no fun with it? Proof is that you didn't program anything for yourself in 4 years. You never tried to improve.
Hola Mundo