Should Alex take the Job?

Hi Chris and Michael,

I'm a 22-year-old computer science student in Germany who was recently asked to take a job at a small sausage company. They're currently doing all of their billing manually, and they want me to develop a mobile app to streamline the process.

I've never developed a full-stack application before, and I'm worried about making mistakes that could cost the company money. The manager wants to use a low-code cloud platform, but I think that would be too limiting. I'd prefer to use a more open-source platform like Flutter or Ruby on Rails.

I'm not sure if I should take this job or focus on my studies. I need the money, but I'm also worried about biting off more than I can chew.

Do you have any advice for me?

Thanks,
Alex

Here are some additional thoughts on the situation:

    It's great that you're getting this opportunity to gain real-world experience in software development. However, it's important to be realistic about your abilities and the scope of the project. If you're not comfortable with the requirements, it's okay to say no.
    If you do decide to take the job, be sure to get everything in writing, including the scope of work, deadlines, and payment terms. This will help to protect you if there are any problems down the road.
    It's also important to have a good relationship with your manager. Be sure to keep him or her updated on your progress and be open to feedback.