I only have warehouse mgmt work experience(which means all IT responsibilities fall on me), but I can’t keep away from various programming projects.

I’ve only dipped into the privacy-sphere of software in the last 2 years, but I’ve found a earnest passion in my pursuits. My obsessiveness has bled into most friends asking why I haven’t pivoted my career, and I don’t have a good answer other than I assumed there’s no money to be made in it since I never finished my college CS degree.

I will code and continue my projects regardless, but was hoping this community could offer some advice or there experiences with similar endeavors. Thanks

  • MigratingtoLemmy@lemmy.world
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    You could go into infosec but honestly the industry in general does security because of regulations. They consider it a massive cost centre.

    Pentesting is always an option but it requires considerable skills. Otherwise just look towards government security contracts

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        If you go that route, and assuming you’re in the US, I’d recommend looking for a government civilian job rather than a contractor position. The pay will be slightly lower, but you’ll have pretty steady pay increases year-to-year, the benefits will almost certainly be better, and you’ll have better job security.

        The major downside will be that you’ll likely wind up working for/with a bunch of people who are just trying to keep their heads down and coast until retirement. A major upside will be that you’ll almost certainly be able to retire comfortably.

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        Management is fucking clueless when it comes to security anyway. Any bozo can get a job as a security analyst add long as they have a few random certifications and like, post cybersecurity news to their LinkedIn regularly with their shit takes