I really, really loved this post as someone who spent a lot of her youth and early 20s in male-dominated spaces, but as someone who couldn't quite hack it in introductory comp sci classes and decided to go all in on "artsy" stuff. (I sort of regret that decision - I probably would have loved high-level math and Claude Shannon and all that stuff, and also my brother actually *did* get past the intro-level stuff and now is doing markedly better than I am - and am maybe considering reskilling and going into the field at 30, although that's probably a conversation for the DMs, lol.) Very much looking forward to hearing more.
Yes, please, more on this topic! I'm almost 40 and spent two decades earning paychecks in the arts and tech, I really hope you do write further about your story, Cecily.
I really, really loved this post as someone who spent a lot of her youth and early 20s in male-dominated spaces, but as someone who couldn't quite hack it in introductory comp sci classes and decided to go all in on "artsy" stuff. (I sort of regret that decision - I probably would have loved high-level math and Claude Shannon and all that stuff, and also my brother actually *did* get past the intro-level stuff and now is doing markedly better than I am - and am maybe considering reskilling and going into the field at 30, although that's probably a conversation for the DMs, lol.) Very much looking forward to hearing more.
Hey, I sometimes regret not doing more of the artsy stuff. Thanks for the kind note — very glad it resonated with you.
"Why did I leave; why have I stayed?"
Yes, please, more on this topic! I'm almost 40 and spent two decades earning paychecks in the arts and tech, I really hope you do write further about your story, Cecily.
Have you often switched between the two?
As one of the women who dropped out of a computer science program, a lot of this resonates. I am glad you were able to find your way through it!
I'm very glad it spoke to you! It's not always an easy place to be.
Cecily, thanks for this very honest account. I hope you will write the rest of your story. I would very much like to read it.
Thanks for your kindness.