Hey guys, looking for some career advice from the SL tech community.
My Situation: 1st Shy Results: Maths stream (Physics, Maths, ICT) — CCS | Z-score: 0.5. The Goal: Top-tier Software Engineering/Game Dev.
The Dilemma: I’m stuck between two paths and can’t decide if the "time vs. prestige" trade-off is worth it. ●Path A: HNDIT (SLIATE) + BIT Moratwa (External). I like the idea of starting now and getting that 1-year industrial training through HNDIT early on. ●Path B: Retaking A/Ls (2nd or 3rd shy) for Mora Internal IT. This means burning another 1–2 years just to get the "Internal" tag.
My Questions: ●In an industry that moves this fast, is it worth sacrificing 2 years for a specific university tag? ●Is there actually a "glass ceiling" or a block when climbing to senior/lead roles if you have an external degree + HND vs. an internal one? ●Does the industry value the HND training experience, or does the "Internal Mora" brand still trump everything else for the first few years?
Would love to hear from people currently in the industry or those who took the external route. Is the "Internal" dream worth the wait.