in reply to Proving I have mad perl skillzzzlz

Your only 18 for heavens sake! Take a year out and explore the world! Then go to college or university and enjoy yourself. Graduate in a few years time with a degree in something that you like doing and will be applicable to your future. I suggest something IT based with a business studies minor for maximum end-employability. You will then be able to walk into a job in IT or possibly start a company of your own with some of your University friends.

If I had my time again, it's what I'd do!

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Re: Re: Proving I have mad perl skillzzzlz
by zuqif (Hermit) on Dec 23, 2003 at 13:34 UTC
    Here here ..
    as is commented below, people skillzzzlz are at least as important as technical ones when it comes to getting the job done, working in a team, and getting the datas you need to be a successful programmer.

    You could be the greatest programmer on the net, but without those social lessons you'll learn through travelling & 'being out there' you'll never get past the interview stage!

    Please note, am speaking as a talentless hack who relies on charm & confidence to get in the door ..

    the 'qif;
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