Should You Learn to Code or Pursue a CS Career in 2025? A Wake-Up Call for the AI Era
It's 2025 You’ve just graduated with a Computer Science degree — or maybe you're self-taught, having put in countless hours on LeetCode, bootcamps, and personal projects. You believed in the dream: that tech is the future, that software engineers are in demand, that maybe you’d build the next big thing. But now? Layoffs are everywhere. AI writes code. Even “entry-level” jobs want 3+ years of experience. And you're left wondering: “Did I mess up? Should I have even learned to code?” If you’re feeling confused, frustrated, or just uncertain, you're not alone. If you’re feeling confused, frustrated, or uncertain, you’re not alone. Many people are struggling to find a job right now, even if that is an internship or entry-level, and if they do find work, they’re not sure what AI will do or improve tomorrow, as layoffs show no signs of abating. Let’s take a step back, breathe, and figure out what’s really going on and how we can move forward with clarity, purpose, and confidence.

It's 2025
You’ve just graduated with a Computer Science degree — or maybe you're self-taught, having put in countless hours on LeetCode, bootcamps, and personal projects. You believed in the dream: that tech is the future, that software engineers are in demand, that maybe you’d build the next big thing.
But now?
Layoffs are everywhere.
AI writes code.
Even “entry-level” jobs want 3+ years of experience.
And you're left wondering:
“Did I mess up? Should I have even learned to code?”
If you’re feeling confused, frustrated, or just uncertain, you're not alone. If you’re feeling confused, frustrated, or uncertain, you’re not alone. Many people are struggling to find a job right now, even if that is an internship or entry-level, and if they do find work, they’re not sure what AI will do or improve tomorrow, as layoffs show no signs of abating.
Let’s take a step back, breathe, and figure out what’s really going on and how we can move forward with clarity, purpose, and confidence.