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Hey there! I totally understand where you’re coming from. It can be super overwhelming to feel like you’ve chosen the wrong major and have no idea what to do next. But not to worry, there are definitely some steps you can take to figure things out and set yourself on the right path. Let’s dive into some advice and ideas to help you out!
1. Explore Your Interests and Skills
First things first, take some time to really think about what you enjoy doing and what you’re good at. Consider things like hobbies, activities, and subjects that have always interested you. Do you love working with your hands? Are you great at problem-solving? Are you a natural leader? Identifying your interests and skills can help point you in the right direction for potential career paths.
2. Research Potential Career Options
Once you have a better grasp on your interests and skills, start researching different career options that align with them. Look into various industries and job roles to see what piques your interest. You might find that there are plenty of opportunities out there that you never even considered before.
3. Take Advantage of Educational Benefits
Since you mentioned working at Walmart and having access to their college education program, it’s a great opportunity to explore other fields that might be a better fit for you. While the program may be limited to certain schools and programs, it can still open doors to new possibilities. Consider speaking with a career advisor or counselor at the school to help guide you in the right direction.
4. Consider a Career Change
If you find that the field of computer science just isn’t the right fit for you, it might be time to consider making a career change. This can be a daunting prospect, but it’s important to prioritize your long-term happiness and fulfillment. Don’t be afraid to explore other industries and job roles that may be better suited to your interests and strengths.
5. Seek Out Mentorship and Guidance
Sometimes, getting some advice and guidance from someone who has been in a similar situation can be incredibly valuable. Reach out to professionals in fields that interest you, attend networking events, and seek mentorship opportunities to gain insight and perspective on potential career paths.
6. Keep an Open Mind
Above all, remember to keep an open mind throughout this process. It’s okay to not have all the answers right away, and it’s normal to feel uncertain about your future. Stay open to new opportunities and possibilities, and be willing to explore different paths until you find the right fit.
In conclusion, navigating the dilemma of choosing the wrong major and feeling lost in your career path can be challenging, but it’s not impossible to overcome. By taking the time to explore your interests, research potential career options, and seek out guidance and mentorship, you can start moving towards a career that you find fulfilling and meaningful. Remember that it’s never too late to make a change and pursue a path that truly resonates with you. Good luck on your journey! 🌟📚🎓
Wow that’s actually amazing. Do they offer masters too?
Air traffic control brother.
If you like people oriented positions you may still be able to work that CS degree into something. Have you completed the degree or are you still early into it?
One role that comes to mind is technical sales. You have some knowledge of the tech side but you work alongside a sales person in pitching customers to buy a company’s product/services. Or a role more on the product/project management side. Of course if tech just completely bores you to tears in general then I’m not sure what to suggest with a CS degree. That said, sometimes just having a degree can get you to the interview level for many jobs.
Good luck!
What do you mean by “liking computers”? You might be more interested, or at least have more success, in IT or information systems than computer science.
I hate coding too, at least logical stuff. Front end and connecting databases is ok though, at least for me. Try an information systems degree, it’s a mixture of business and CS. I’m a web developer with this degree. Lots of opportunity.
I used the guild benefit too when I worked at walmart. The snhu BBA (Bachelors business administration) allows you to select a concentration, such as accounting, marketing, ops mgmt, etc. If you want to make the most of your Guild benefit, consider this option.
Bro you will not hate it when you are making more than $200k a year, in under 10 years of working in computer science with a degree you got for free.
Control your temporary feelings.
Think of the future
Go look at all the adulting and millennial threads of people struggling on $100k and less right now.
You need a customer support role in a high pace work environment. That sounds like a better match.
Try your local telecom companies.
Pic something else?
There’s a lot to IT beyond coding/programming. Maybe you’ll enjoy testing more since you’re working against criteria that is more defined and it’s up to the developers to hunt and fix the bugs that you don’t like doing.
Or you could go into the project management/product owner side which requires some technical background but is about managing resources and expectations than raw coding.
I also went three years into a CS degree before realizing I don’t want to be a programmer. I highly encourage you to stick it out and get the degree: There are a LOT of dynamic, exciting, people-oriented jobs you can get with a CS degree that don’t require programming. For example, you could be a technical consultant, a project coordinator or scrum master for a software team, work in tech support or sales, become a product manager, or be a technical writer, and your CS degree will really open up a lot of those jobs for you.
I have never worked as a full time programmer since college (ten years ago). I spent a few years as a technical consultant, doing relatively little coding, and then moved into program management where i don’t code at all. I have a great career and a very comfortable life, and the CS degree made all of it possible.
Young people think that trades don’t make much money but electricians in California make over $150,000 , construction project managers make over 250,000 a year. Plumbers make over 180,000 a year so look around.
Just to follow with my previous comment, those are starting wages for plumbers and electricians once you become a journeyman. This is not after you’ve been at it for a long time.
Even laborers on construction projects on prevailing wage jobs make over 60,000 a year
Just to follow with my previous comment, those are starting wages for plumbers and electricians once you become a journeyman. This is not after you’ve been at it for a long time.
Even laborers on construction projects on prevailing wage jobs make over 60,000 a year.
If you like people then maybe tech-sales might interest you. If you’re more of an introvert than a tech-adjacent job might work, like devops or IT analyst type jobs. Best of luck.
See if you can switch to a competition technology major, it is way easier than CS and not a lot of coding.
I see lots of people saying you should just follow through with the degree because it’ll be beneficial in the future, but I think you should find something YOU enjoy. it’ll end up being worse for you doing something you don’t love. You mentioned you like computers so maybe find something that’s centered around computers, it doesn’t have to be CS; and about the job, find something else then retail? I know you hate it lol but I don’t know….there’s limited options.
Decide in haste, repent in leisure..
Hilton has an education program and was rated one of the best places to work at. Could try looking at working with them.
Study and work in a field you actually enjoy because that will make the difference. Don’t do it just because it’s free. You will burn out that way.
What do you want to be doing with your time?
Did you get your general education courses out of the way? Focus on getting those done, as low should transfer to any program, whether your employer is paying for it or not. Also, talk to your Walmart representatives and see about changing programs. I don’t quite see what the issue is here, as many people, possibly most, change their major at some point in college. So can you please elaborate on what the issue at hand is, as in, can you not switch the great plans or something?
Also, how long have you been doing computer science? I understand not liking it initially, but it is an incredibly rewarding program. Not many degrees provide you the ability to create things from scratch.
my advice depends how far into the program you are
With a cs degree. U can work in a factory as a programmer and even start doing electrical work. U can wire up a button to a motor then program that button to do what u need it to do. That combo u will make money and a job will never be out of reach. And a factory u will deal with a lot of people/problem solving. There’s stress as in a lot of places there’s definitely pressure. But I wrk at Walmart so u should be able to handle it
“I picked the wrong major and I have no idea what to do. Any advice?”
Yes. Change your major.
Military. Four years, they give you a sign on bonus and there are federal programs to pay for your student loans. Then get out and use your GI bill……..but you might be a number is this upcoming banker war.
Edit: Yup, this dude that commented below is right…f#&@ the military idea..it’s a scam.
a lot of IT work is basically blue collar work where you’re pretty active all day slinging wires and repairing hardware. It often pays really well and a CS degree is a serious boost to your hireability for many of those roles, even if you don’t finish your degree
I may be able to help. I’m a recruiter and I have a bunch of openings. Depending on your background, experience, your interest, and what you’re trying to achieve in life. I even have positions that don’t require degrees or experience. If you’re interested send your resume to jones@7eagle with the subject “redit”
Switch to business, u can maneuver that degree into pretty much any industry.
Welp, time to chat with a career counselor. See if your school has one. You need to see what things you can go into that you can still use your earned credits in.
Finish the comp sci and become a Scrum Master.
I have a M.S.C.S. My first job after school involved programming, none of the others required it. Take any Systems Analysis classes or Project Management classes you can. Lots of those types of jobs require a CS degree, but don’t write code.
You seem to be a decent writer. One twist that you might explore is technical writing. You can take that computer programming foundation and apply it in a different way by writing software help systems, etc. These jobs have decent remote possibilities as well. Worth a google, at least. (TW with a BS in CS here.)
You may like working with databases. SQL is much simpler than other languages. It is helpful if you know C#, Python, or another common language, too. You can get into database design or business intelligence. Once you’ve some experience, you may be able to transfer that to sales or another area. If you like math, data analytics is lucrative.
How about more general IT stuff. Much less coding but your cs degree will really help!
can you finish the degree? you can do anything with a CS degree. you can go business analyst, tech sales. tech sales can make alot of money
Drop out the major. It does not serve you.