I just nearly finished a master's degree (completed all the coursework but not the thesis because my advisor is an asshole) and have some experience using C++. I've also used R and Python for personal projects that are related to machine learning and one was part of kaggle. I want to be able to work abroad ASAP
I know there's several options: teach English, teach math/science at an international school, work for a US company for several years and then transfer to the overseas office, becoming a consultant, and freelancing. Since I don't want to spend another few years in the US, I thinking freelancing may be the way to go
I've already looked into odesk/Upwork and see that most of the listings are for web developers using Javascript/HTML/CSS/PHP, but I have nearly no experience using those. The few C++ listings I've seen seem pretty difficult and I'd be unable to do it since I have just basic/intermediate programming experience. And since I have no work experience, I have no idea how I can find clients. I read that its best to start off doing free work for nonprofits. But is there anything good for beginners with C++ knowledge?
Do you guys recommend the freelancer route to be able to work independently ASAP? If so, am I better off learning web dev stuff like PHP or just focus on getting better at C++?
I know there's several options: teach English, teach math/science at an international school, work for a US company for several years and then transfer to the overseas office, becoming a consultant, and freelancing. Since I don't want to spend another few years in the US, I thinking freelancing may be the way to go
I've already looked into odesk/Upwork and see that most of the listings are for web developers using Javascript/HTML/CSS/PHP, but I have nearly no experience using those. The few C++ listings I've seen seem pretty difficult and I'd be unable to do it since I have just basic/intermediate programming experience. And since I have no work experience, I have no idea how I can find clients. I read that its best to start off doing free work for nonprofits. But is there anything good for beginners with C++ knowledge?
Do you guys recommend the freelancer route to be able to work independently ASAP? If so, am I better off learning web dev stuff like PHP or just focus on getting better at C++?