Although medicine was my most recent regret, I am beginning to regret not studying my first passion - Programming.

It was six years ago last time I did something major in programming. I won't tell what it was to protect my identity, but it was pretty badass for an eight grader. However, just a year after my health rapidly declined, and I became psychotic. I dropped my CS passion and things just went downhill from the point for my career.

So long story short, I cannot get a job as a programmer now. I really wish I could but I cannot go back to school either. How do I get over not studying CS? It was my first passion and I was a very talented kid back then.

[wonderluster]

Why can't you go back to school?

[tecomsin]

Can you do Leetcode competitions and build up a github portfolio of personal projects?

Originally Posted by wonderluster

Why can't you go back to school?

Not possible where I live (outside of US.)

Originally Posted by tecomsin

Can you do Leetcode competitions and build up a github portfolio of personal projects?

I will give that a try. But I do not expect a response from Google or other giants, unless I create a big project that's appreciated widely over the internet. Which is going to be a very hard task in itself, but if I give in the time, money and effort I think I can do it.

[tecomsin]

My son is a CS graduate. His leetcode results helped him get his second job. Some companies do look at those results and it can help you sharpen your interview skills plus gets something to put on your resume. You will need to fill out a resume with personal projects. It is better to start small.

[wonderluster]

What about going to school in the country you live in?
Get online degree?
Move to US?
Self-teach yourself?
Get entry level position in the field and learn on the job?

[MickeyCheeky]

I understand what you mean, Stephen Strange! Just try to remind yourself that sometimes in life we just have to make some tough choices! Are you happy with your current studies or do you wish to change? Either way sometimes we HAVE to make a choice! I understand it's hard though! Just keep trying your best and keep moving forward! That's ALL we humans can do after all and it's ALWAYS more than enough! The Past is Past and unfortunately we can't change it but we CAN change our future! I'd suggest to focus on that AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN! I COMPLETELY understand what you mean though! Stay strong! TAKE GREAT CARE OF YOURSELF, OK? WE ALL CARE ABOUT YOU! THAT'S A PROMISE! Take GREAT care of yourself and let us know how thing are going for you and WHAT YOU DECIDE TO DO, OK? WE ALL CARE ABOUT YOU! THAT'S A PROMISE! KEEP MOVING FORWARD! Sending many kind, safe, sweet, warm and WONDERFUL HUGS TO YOU, STEPEHEN STRANGE, MY FRIEND, JUST LIKE YOU ARE!

[peacelizard]

Not sure about countries other than the US, but are there any online coding programs you could try? Whether C/C++/C#/Java or HTML/CSS/Javascript, etc. Also, could try the self-taught route

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by tecomsin

My son is a CS graduate. His leetcode results helped him get his second job. Some companies do look at those results and it can help you sharpen your interview skills plus gets something to put on your resume. You will need to fill out a resume with personal projects. It is better to start small.

I don't think small companies would help to get to US? That's the reason I wrote "Google and other giants." Should have specified, I am sorry.

Originally Posted by wonderluster

What about going to school in the country you live in?
Get online degree?
Move to US?
Self-teach yourself?
Get entry level position in the field and learn on the job?

We do have certificate courses here and I do believe they will help me. And yes I am currently self-teaching myself programming. If I somehow impress a US company / get noticed by them, I hope I can migrate to the US? I don't think it'll be that simple though.

Originally Posted by peacelizard

Not sure about countries other than the US, but are there any online coding programs you could try? Whether C/C++/C#/Java or HTML/CSS/Javascript, etc. Also, could try the self-taught route

One of my problems is that I can self-teach (and I am doing so) but I won't get a job related to CS here in my country. Not sure how I can get to the US without the proper educational qualification.

[mountainstream]