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I agree with the posters who say that folks are reading too much into this. I think it's just simply meant to be a mark of respect. In the West, some children address their parents by their first names. So if we are not doing the same here, does that mean the relation is any different?

Hey, thanks for chiming in. I'm not sure there is any co-relation between how important something is to society, & how wages are being set though. It's probably a combination of how much certain industries earn consistently, & the demand-supply situation of people skilled enough to meet...

Hey, it's great that the kid is wanting to learn & you are just facilitating exploration. Unfortunately, I'm not a tech guy myself, so unsure what would be a good, fun transition from Arduino. (Think your 'Adreno' was a typo?). Ideally, you'd want something that appeals to him while also giving...

I think the community can help with specifics. But the OP needs to give more details. But at this stage, the way OP's question is framed, it's either one of 2 situations. The kid is him/herself keen to learn, or it's the OP wanting the kid to learn whatever's trending currently. I assumed it's...

There's enough free content on Youtube, tbh. For eg., Freecodecamp. There's also free content on sites such as Scrimba, Team Treehouse, Frontend Masters etc. Since he's just 14, he can dabble in whatever piques his interest & see if he enjoys it enough. Classes can come later once he decides...

@scott1391990 Much appreciate the detailed reply. Yes, 8k to 1l (especially considering the reduction in work hours) is indeed an achievement. But you seem to be the exception. I'm having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that a large majority is still below average pay despite years of...

I think you had shared some other work here that took me to your Youtube. That's how I came across it. As for folks trying to learn real-time stuff, that's what I was thinking of when I was gearing my portfolio towards the gaming industry. Things are moving in the real-time direction, & I...

Sorry for the late reply. Life got in the way a bit. @scott1391990 Thanks for your post. Much appreciate the fact that you took time out from such a busy schedule. Those starting salaries really do not inspire confidence, unfortunately. I mean, you either freelance or you're done for. That...

Slightly OT.. But do app developers on Google's Play Store earn more from the ads, or if you purchase the ad-free version? For example, there's a downloader app that I use for convenience, which I really like. I intend to continue using it. The ad-free version is around Rs. 100. Would the...

I just happened to mention Amazon because they had a job listing on Linkedin for a 3d generalist.. So I'm assuming it'd be working for Amazon directly? & the other reason I mentioned ecomm is because, as per that Reddit poster in the OP, ecomm industry pays much more than the gaming industry...

TLDR: Want to understand the market, & not be hopefully stuck at a job with poor growth, pay wise. If that means applying for a 3d artist role to an ecomm like Amazon, rather than an Ubisoft, so be it. Currently, the plan is to create a portfolio with a few pieces. Then show it around, & gauge...

Stuck at that payscale for years is the real problem here, right?! I mean, I can understand if one starts off as a fresher at a low pay, but then the growth is great? But the comments I posted in the OP seem to suggest that even after years of experience, there isn't much headway in this regard...

Hmm... Guess the takeaway is, just do programming of some sort. Don't get into art. :(

Can someone please explain what other uses for blockchain technology exist, apart from currency? I've heard Bill Gates & other tech gurus say that the blockchain tech is great & here to stay, but crypto currency is not something that they support. So what good changes will blockchain tech bring...

So what skills would you say ensure you get a decent pay in the industry? By decent, I mean, say 9-10 lpa after 2-3 years of work experience. I didn't understand the last part about skills that can't be outsourced easily. For Indians, I think we are essentially depending on work that is...