Moving into Programming from derivatives ops

[giggs]

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

[ShandyDrinker]

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

Good 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.

[giggs]

thx

Good 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.

Lack of opportunities in my field has forced me to expand my horizons but enjoy the aspects SQL and Python where your're creating things & resolving problems.

[northernladuk]

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?

[giggs]

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?

Thx. 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.

[northernladuk]

Thx. 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.

Cut? You'll get a massive increase!

[giggs]

Cut? You'll get a massive increase!

Thx. Great links to useful related forums aswell you sent.

[giggs]

Cut? You'll get a massive increase!

Also 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.

[northernladuk]

Also 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.

I'd mention your English but it appears it's NAT's time of the month so I'd better not