Ask HN: Having a child before career has taken off
Dear HN, I am a soon-to-be dad. I am looking forward to it, and we have prepared as best we can. However, one thought is nagging me. I have finished my bachelors degree in computer science, and I am onset to start my master degree in the fall. However, I have very little job experience. I have decent grades, enjoy studying and have held a TA position. But I have never worked in a CS-related role professionally and do not consider myself a very good "developer". I am afraid that I will not be able to work as good (or long) as my peers on school, or on side projects and internships; and that, due to my lack of experience, will have future employers turn me down. I don't know; maybe I am a bit too pessimistic. I am based in Scandinavia for reference. Anyone with experience having a child, before your career took off? Or similarly, while in school? Any advice or words upon the matter is appreciated. Best wishes, Lasse. 3 comments on Hacker News.
Dear HN, I am a soon-to-be dad. I am looking forward to it, and we have prepared as best we can. However, one thought is nagging me. I have finished my bachelors degree in computer science, and I am onset to start my master degree in the fall. However, I have very little job experience. I have decent grades, enjoy studying and have held a TA position. But I have never worked in a CS-related role professionally and do not consider myself a very good "developer". I am afraid that I will not be able to work as good (or long) as my peers on school, or on side projects and internships; and that, due to my lack of experience, will have future employers turn me down. I don't know; maybe I am a bit too pessimistic. I am based in Scandinavia for reference. Anyone with experience having a child, before your career took off? Or similarly, while in school? Any advice or words upon the matter is appreciated. Best wishes, Lasse.
Dear HN, I am a soon-to-be dad. I am looking forward to it, and we have prepared as best we can. However, one thought is nagging me. I have finished my bachelors degree in computer science, and I am onset to start my master degree in the fall. However, I have very little job experience. I have decent grades, enjoy studying and have held a TA position. But I have never worked in a CS-related role professionally and do not consider myself a very good "developer". I am afraid that I will not be able to work as good (or long) as my peers on school, or on side projects and internships; and that, due to my lack of experience, will have future employers turn me down. I don't know; maybe I am a bit too pessimistic. I am based in Scandinavia for reference. Anyone with experience having a child, before your career took off? Or similarly, while in school? Any advice or words upon the matter is appreciated. Best wishes, Lasse. 3 comments on Hacker News.
Dear HN, I am a soon-to-be dad. I am looking forward to it, and we have prepared as best we can. However, one thought is nagging me. I have finished my bachelors degree in computer science, and I am onset to start my master degree in the fall. However, I have very little job experience. I have decent grades, enjoy studying and have held a TA position. But I have never worked in a CS-related role professionally and do not consider myself a very good "developer". I am afraid that I will not be able to work as good (or long) as my peers on school, or on side projects and internships; and that, due to my lack of experience, will have future employers turn me down. I don't know; maybe I am a bit too pessimistic. I am based in Scandinavia for reference. Anyone with experience having a child, before your career took off? Or similarly, while in school? Any advice or words upon the matter is appreciated. Best wishes, Lasse.
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