AgreatMan:


So if I learn a front end framework called JS, how difficult can python be for me?

My point is, Learn just one programming skill very well, most other languages is just syntax difference.

tensazangetsu20:


I laugh so hard when I see this. The internet as me and you use it is not even up to 30 years old. All the major tech giants are less than 28 years old so how is it saturated. Have you thought of what will happen when the whole world has the same internet access the west has. You cant even imagine what will be built and with everything moving over to the cloud the demand for web developers is through the roof now.

Web development is very broad. You have frontend. HTML, CSS, Javascript and Javascript frameworks. Things like web assembly are coming up that enable you build full scale web applications. You have the backend. You have platforms (Salesforce, Servicenow, Magento, Wordpress et al). I laugh when I hear web is saturated. Do you really think data science is easy to get into. How many companies need data scientists compared to web developers.

Suspect33:
No


With the current level of influx this profession has seen, in a few years the number of programmers will far outweigh the number of available programming jobs, this will in turn crash the value of the coding profession as only the creme de la crème of programmers will be sought after

There are other IT skills you can opt for, some, even more profitable and marketable ( job security) than programming, but it's all up to you.

Ugaboy:


Data science is unique is not meant for everyone, it is easy to spot a web developer and it easy to spot me...cus HTML, CSS, bootstrap, WordPress, ...I can write handle all this...

Back to saturation, imagine negotiating a portfolio site for 50-100k and another uncertified developer is billing for 5k -10k for same job
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As for the data science, by 2030...this skill will become most wanted or requires skill...cus...this skill can function in all field... including medicine, oil drilling firm, engineer, business etc

Ugaboy:


Data science is unique is not meant for everyone, it is easy to spot a web developer and it easy to spot me...cus HTML, CSS, bootstrap, WordPress, ...I can write handle all this...

Back to saturation, imagine negotiating a portfolio site for 50-100k and another uncertified developer is billing for 5k -10k for same job
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As for the data science, by 2030...this skill will become most wanted or requires skill...cus...this skill can function in all field... including medicine, oil drilling firm, engineer, business etc

Suspect33:



With the current level of influx this profession has seen, in a few years the number of programmers will far outweigh the number of available programming jobs, this will in turn crash the value of the coding profession as only the creme de la crème of programmers will be sought after

There are other IT skills you can opt for, some, even more profitable and marketable ( job security) than programming, but it's all up to you.

bercarray:
Hello nairalanders, I'm working currently as a laboratory technician, but my parents wants me to further more for medical laboratory science course in university.

Seeing the way technology is moving, I've decided to go into IT, which is the reason i want to use the money I'm supposed to use to study MLS to go into programming, instead of using 5yrs studying MLS, that's even if ASUU did not extend it to 6 or 7years, i want to dedicate this 5-6yrs of my life into programming( web development and other parts of programming maybe application software development also).

I've also decided to go to teach myself first online, and later go to IT school for certificate and meeting with other IT gurus sake so as to gain from them.

So is programming worth sacrificing this career for? Please advise.


You can do this. Also, mail me as I have a few paths that could help you. Please I am not advertising anything, I have been down this road and will like help when I can

Charpell:
Finished university 2012, 5 years later no meaningful employment.
One day i figured out that my B.Eng certificate was no longer useful, dumped it and started programming from scratch, watching Youtube and free courses from coursera
Started coding at 2017 (27 years) and I have never looked back.

You already have the funds, it makes it easy for you

Meel:
I believe I am in the position to point you in the right direction being a medical laboratory science student in his finals who has a side gig in IT.

The big question is what do you want to do with Medical Laboratory science??
Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years??

Answers to the above questions will go a long way in allowing you make good decision.


Medical laboratory science is becoming saturated day by day. The well paying Jobs are federal government Jobs. Private practice is an obstacle that takes some level of tenacity to overcome. I will not sugarcoat things for you, the profession is a shadow of itself.

Interns payment is being debated, privatisation of federal hospital laboratory is being considered. The financial proceeds from the profession is getting dim day by day.

If you don't have a solid plan on what to do with the profession, and you depend on government for Job ( you don't have connections) , you are on a long thing. Professional courses which majority view as a sure banker to employment is no longer sure again oo.




IT is the new oil, but reward from this takes some level of skills and time, web is saturated ( from my perspective). Search out for other areas of IT.




As some has said, you can learn programming simultaneously with schooling, which I am in support of. But medical laboratory is hectic to be combined with a thorough programming endeavor.

Final take home, as a lab technician, you should have worked under few scientists. Which of them do you want to become??

Charpell:
Finished university 2012, 5 years later no meaningful employment.
One day i figured out that my B.Eng certificate was no longer useful, dumped it and started programming from scratch, watching Youtube and free courses from coursera
Started coding at 2017 (27 years) and I have never looked back.

You already have the funds, it makes it easy for you

AkalaJ:
You stand a good chance of becoming a successful I.T professional if you put your mind to it. I wish you best of luck.

Livesimple:
How much is ur current salary as a lab technician lets start from there first?
Note: am gonna give u a very gud career guide.

DabFrankNG:
Contact me on Whatsapp: 08132232989.

WoundedLamb:
OP, do you have any knowledge of programming? Do you already know what it entails? If not, I suggest you study it for a couple of weeks to know if it's a dream you can drop another for. I wouldn't want you to be frustrated half-way and lose it all. Like someone already said, programmers aren't usually money oriented. They do it cause it's thier passion/fun. Problem analysis and solution design, algorithm, etc. can be very complex and developers spend a good deal of thier time dedicated to looking for solutions. This affects thier social life but they're not complaining. They don't even notice it cause they're overly passionate. The question is, are you?

emmyvet:


I was in your shoes 8years ago, so I am talking from personal experience. I left medical school for programming and today is one of the best move I made in life.


GO FOR PROGRAMMING

Just know it won't be easy but being focused will help you.

Make sure you find a mentor who is an experienced programmer that will direct you in your learning process and help you move faster or find a bootcamp to join online.

Please don't learn alone on your own so you won't waste time and get distracted.


You can as well enrol for Bsc. Computer science in NOUN while you are getting the programming skills and experience.

Good luck.

Goldbw122:
IN THIS LIFE, IF YOU DON'T HAVE MONEY, trust me you are in big problem,
First of all, programming is a nice investment, but medical laboratory science is great a real money making venture, so I will advice you to focus on medical science deeply and if u have chance you can deal on programming, you know technology is up and down, so fix your focus on where u are now it is good, and profitable... Ok just so programming as side hustle, it is boring anyway... If u don't like it you can easy opt out and check other skill..

Ugaboy:


The only reasonable reply on this post.
Web is saturated...

With IT in Data Science and machine learning u can function in almost all field...in fact python is now the employed skill now in the world.

Op
If u ever need to become a programmer...u can pick any of this listed below
Devops engineer
Cyber security and Ethical Hacking
Data science
Networking
Cloud computing
Block chain etc

brandsoncharlie:

It is not about what you are saying. Your type self.
What have you programmed so far that has an impact in the society.

bercarray:
hmm u can imagine if u have being coding earlier instead of wasting your time in school

Aurelius1:
Please how profitable has it been for you financially?

captainbangz:

The bolded broke my heart, a second year EEE student here...With the hope of leaving the country.

ClintonNzedimma:

I am a developer but this is a misleading take

Charpell:

Do it, please if you have the oppurtunity to leave this country now, you will not regret it

Charpell:
$31/hour currently, I work remotely

bercarray:
wow, how is this possible will have to apply online for admission?

Charpell:

Yup

uche393:
which course did you study initially?

Aurelius1:
Waoh! You must be swimming in $.