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Jul 2016
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Episode 18: Dropping out of college and ...

JAMISON DANCE AND DAVE SMITH
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In episode 18, Jamison and Dave answer these questions:

I’m a computer science major who still has a couple years of school left. I also have a part time job doing web development. I love what I’m learning and doing at work to the point that I question if it’s worth investing two more years into school. How would you counsel someone in my position?

From listener Antonio: How do I prepare for an interview?

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