[olug] [OT] IT degrees

[Will Langford]

>
> Phil Brutsche wrote:
> > If you're gonna be a programmer (C, C#, C++, Java, whatever) then a CS
> > degree is a must-have.
>
> Will Langford wrote:
> > A CS degree is toilet paper IMHO.
>
> Amen Will.  I recently graduated from UNO and I know a lot of people with
> CS


And Sam going the pro-CS route.

Looks like we have parity! :)

... I think in general / agreed on - it should go something like ...

1) having a piece of paper is great for getting your foot in the door
2) get that piece of paper!
3) i'd concur with the portfolio idea