I work with a co-worker who went through Hack Reactor, and the current job being her first in tech - she ended up alright, and learns at a pretty solid clip. On

I work with a co-worker who went through Hack Reactor, and the current job being her first in tech - she ended up alright, and learns at a pretty solid clip. On the flip side, at a previous employer, apparently there was an employee who went through Hack Reactor and was laid off just before I joined due to being an outright bad developer who had trouble getting basic work done. I suspect that the quality of skills from people going through it is hit or miss. I personally think it probably is a raw deal for many, but some people need structure in their learning. I also think that it at least signals that the people care enough to invest that chunk of $ for a shot at a lucrative & well-rewarding career.