I dropped out of college to go be a software engineer. This was before boot camps. At the time it was kind of risky and at first it was hard to get a job but now no one brings it up. I'm glad I didn't have any university debt to pay off so I'm happy with my decision.
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Yeah, I’ve done the same. Now I just feel bored, wanting to try something new I guess it’ll pass with time
Admittedly it probably was a bit easier back then, i just had the fun of searching for a job after uni, and plenty of companies wont even talk unless you have experience or a degree. Kinda bullshit, because some of the best software engineers I know never went to University.
If it's learning something new that you're after: take classes, whether irl or online, about things that interest you. It's more fun without midterms/exams anyways.
If it's the social circle, maybe move to a more urban area?
Taking classes is a good idea actually, thanks
Yeah, don't bind yourself to a formal university education in which you have to fulfill requirements and place undue stress on yourself.
Keep your job, and take whatever classes that interest you.
If you're in the US: I've enjoyed community college classes more than D1 university classes because the professors have different goals. At community colleges the professors enjoy teaching. At D1 universities many professors are doing research and are required to teach on the side.
It really depends on the university degree. A lot of degrees aren't going to teach you much more than a few years working. The actual learning and research is done post grad.