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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOL at the people suggesting cybersecurity. This is a kid with no motivation, no interest, and no math skills. So no way.[/quote]

Lots of cybersecurity jobs have a large rote component, so as long as DC can learn how to “turn the crank” metaphorically, there are lots of job options.  These pay well enough that DC will be able to support himself.  Not all entry level cybersecurity jobs even require a degree, but people who have a 4-year degree will have visibly more promotion potential than those without a degree.  Most places will want DC to have/obtain a CISSP certificate (or an equivalent) but those are not particularly difficult tests (and test prep guides abound; public libraries likely have one that could be reserved for check out).

If they later become more motivated, there also are other cybersecurity jobs (which will pay more) that are much less rote, where one needs more advanced analytic skills.  Few cybersecurity jobs require math; cryptographic design/analysis is usually the work of specialized degreed mathematicians rather than cybersecurity people.[/quote]

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