Why you shouldn’t engage “self-taught” programmers

*Disclaimer: I am a self-taught programmer.*<br><br>One of my friends, let’s call him Sam, lost his job recently. Sam is 32 years old and happens to be a “self-taught” programmer.<br><br>Sam suddenly finds himself jobless and is scrambling to find a new job. Sam has been an excellent programmer. His project managers and colleagues love him. Sam has been very good at his work. Sam was highly respected and loved by everyone at work.<br><br>Sam’s company laid him off because they were struggling to stay afloat. They decided to let Sam go because he didn’t go to college. They thought that Sam wasn’t a “good” programmer because he didn’t go to college.<br><br>Sam is now struggling to find a new job. He’s been rejected by countless companies because he didn’t go to college. Sam has been told time and time again that he’s not a “good” programmer because he didn’t go to college.<br><br>Sam is now feeling depressed and worthless. He’s starting to doubt himself and his abilities. Sam is starting to wonder if he’s not good enough. Sam is starting to wonder if he’s made a mistake by not going to college.<br><br>Sam’s story is just one example of why you shouldn’t engage “self-taught” programmers. “Self-taught” programmers are often marginalized and overlooked. They are often treated as if they are somehow lesser than their “college-educated” counterparts.<br><br>“Self-taught” programmers are just as capable and skilled as “college-educated” programmers. The only difference is that “self-taught” programmers didn’t go to college.<br><br>“Self-taught” programmers are often highly motivated and driven. They are often more passionate about programming than “college-educated” programmers. They are often more willing to learn and adapt.<br><br>“Self-taught” programmers are also often more resourceful and independent. They are often better at problem-solving and critical thinking. They are often better at analyzing complex problems and finding creative solutions.<br><br>“Self-taught” programmers are just as valuable and important as “college-educated” programmers. They deserve the same respect and recognition. They deserve the same opportunities and chances.<br><br>So, the next time you meet a “self-taught” programmer, remember Sam’s story. Remember that “self-taught” programmers are just as capable and skilled as “college-educated” programmers. Remember that “self-taught” programmers deserve the same respect and recognition.<br><br>Don’t marginalize or overlook “self-taught” programmers. Treat them with the same respect and dignity as “college-educated” programmers. Give them the same opportunities and chances.<br><br>Because, in the end, it’s not where you went to school that matters. What matters is what you can do.