<p>I would recommend that he
- take another a computer science class of interest at a cc after this intersession one - just keep taking classes
- continue to apply for writing jobs - technical writing, journalism - full time or part time - get his foot in the door somewhere.
If the comp sci class is a day class and he gets a writing job he could drop it if it’s in conflict.
If the comp sci class is a night class and he gets a writing job he should keep it up - the more you know, the better, right?
If he does not find a writing job at least he is doing something productive with the computer class, and this might help him think about what he likes to do.</p>
<p>If he really likes writing in general, it seems too early in his life to give up on the idea of a writing career. It’s not as if he has a family to support. It is possible to make a good living as a writer, but probably not as a young fresh out of school writer. We are all agreeing - starting salaries will be fairly low. As the cliche’ says, “You have to start somewhere.”</p>