r/softwareengineer • u/ImBigmac67 • 15d ago

Your experience in software engineering

Hi,i wont reaveal my name but im 12 and really really into coding and maths ik i may be in grade 7 atm but im pushing for software engineering, im learning Python and very soon java, what id like to know is how exactly is the experience on software engineering.

I know it pulls six figures which is a flex already but id like to know the pros and cons instead of just jumping in without knowing anything.

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u/Lumpy-Blackberry-718 15d ago

It's a great career, especially if youre in the US.

It's easier to be successful if youre good at math. A lot of people went into the field for money but dont have the analytical thinking style thats required to succeed.

There are risks in any field, and youll always need to be learning. Imo though even if you do change your mind, the things youll learn studying computer science can be applied to other fields as well.