> Maybe they don’t start as a “computer programmer” there, maybe they start as an analyst or some other role. But the ability to program on top of that role will be very valuable and likely set up a great career.

I believe this is the best advice in the thread. The ability to build custom programs that solve real corporate problems is an invaluable skill: - An accountant who can code is a 10x accountant. - An analyst who can code is a 10x analyst. - A procurement manager who can code is a 10x procurement manager. The list goes on.

You don't need to be part of some new 21st-century enlightenment of Rust programmers. A bit of JS, Ruby, or Python here and there, layered on top of an existing corporate skill, is so valuable to a company it's crazy. I think this is a way to be explored for juniors struggling on the job market today.