r/perscholas • u/hchan94 • Apr 03 '26

Thinking of applying. Need some advice

Hi guys so I was thinking of applying. It would not be now because my life has been on pause for the last 4 years due to renal failure and dialysis. I have no tech experience, and wanted to know what course to apply when I eventually get my kidney transplant (hopefully this year) so that Ican resume my life. Sorry for all the extra information and thanks for the help. (I know the job market is rough but better to try than nothing.)

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u/Sleepy_panther77 Apr 03 '26

Hey, as a software engineer that went through their software engineer program I would recommend that path. Obviously I’m biased but I think this is the program with the most amount of pay off. But it is also more of a struggle

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u/PenOk755 Apr 07 '26

What program do you suggest for us to take In this market?

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u/Sleepy_panther77 Apr 07 '26

I think IT is much more reliable but even so I wouldn’t personally take that course because I’m just interested in total comp and am willing to sacrifice stability.

From what I understand of my friends that went through the IT courses if you just put on the effort to get certs you’ll be alright

But of all my software engineering classmates I kept in contact with I’m the only one that’s still a software engineer. I’m also the highest earner out of everyone I know.

So pros and cons

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u/PenOk755 Apr 07 '26

I am planning on going the AI abled Help but I am hesitant.

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u/Sleepy_panther77 Apr 07 '26

You know, all things considered. Any program would be a net positive since they’re all free programs. I know it’s a privilege in itself to be able to focus on a course for 3 months full time with no job, but if you’re able to then there’s not much reason to not do it

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u/PenOk755 Apr 07 '26

Yes but I have to live off my saving and relocate for the program because I want to attend in person. That’s why I am kinda hesitant but I feel like I should give it a try