I'm looking to move into programming from a 16 year derivates operations background contracting in settlements, static data etc. My question is what programming skills are most in demand where i can use my derivatives background ? I was thinking of starting with SQL, then move to c# and python. Any advise and guidance is highly appreciated. Thx
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Originally posted by giggs View PostI'm looking to move into programming from a 16 year derivates operations background contracting in settlements, static data etc. My question is what programming skills are most in demand where i can use my derivatives background ? I was thinking of starting with SQL, then move to c# and python. Any advise and guidance is highly appreciated. Thx
If I were starting now I'd miss out the C# and probably go Python then SQL.
Some might say if you've got a 16 year derivatives ops background why on earth would you want to move into programming? Given the rampant ageism(*) that exists in programming, I would only do it if you're really sure of what you're getting yourself into.
* - Perhaps a sweeping generalisation and open to discussion but is a topic that's been discussed numerous times online.Last edited by ShandyDrinker; 15 April 2016, 14:30. -
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Originally posted by ShandyDrinker View PostGood luck...
If I were starting now I'd miss out the C# and probably go Python then SQL.
Some might say if you've got a 16 year derivatives ops background why on earth would you want to move into programming? Given the rampant ageism(*) that exists in programming, I would only do it if you're really sure of what you're getting yourself into.
* - Perhaps a sweeping generalisation and open to discussion but is a topic that's been discussed numerous times online.Comment
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Not a clue about languages but there are a couple of posts that might be of interest.
Sticky of online learning resources.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/techn...resources.html
Question about a poster helping a mate get in to it. Might be something in there useful.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/techn...-resource.html
Don't forget though, to get contracts you need demonstrable skills and plenty of it. There will be queue of skilled guys for each roles so it's going to be incredibly difficult to switch contracting. Is going perm an option at all? At least you can get some training and something on the CV while you re-skill and then come back to contracting when you've got saleable skills?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostNot a clue about languages but there are a couple of posts that might be of interest.
Sticky of online learning resources.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/techn...resources.html
Question about a poster helping a mate get in to it. Might be something in there useful.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/techn...-resource.html
Don't forget though, to get contracts you need demonstrable skills and plenty of it. There will be queue of skilled guys for each roles so it's going to be incredibly difficult to switch contracting. Is going perm an option at all? At least you can get some training and something on the CV while you re-skill and then come back to contracting when you've got saleable skills?Comment
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Originally posted by giggs View PostThx. I suppose going perm is a option but at a stage with 3 kids where u can't take too much of a salary cut but may have no choice.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostCut? You'll get a massive increase!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostCut? You'll get a massive increase!Comment
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Originally posted by giggs View PostAlso to tske into account is how much you learn and how much progress you make when you force yourself to do something with a goal and end result and how focused you becoe compared to learnig something without the pressure.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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