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#RI-6a6af825·6 months ago·
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Take unrelated job to gain experience

Working 40 hours a week while studying CS may lead to burnout

What I wish I knew
"Plan a better time management strategy"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider taking a job in your desired field to gain experience"
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7/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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