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> I want to get into web dev because as far as I can tell nearly all remote jobs are web dev jobs and it seems pretty easy to learn. If you're entering with th
by caseysoftware 10y ago
> I want to get into web dev because as far as I can tell nearly all remote jobs are web dev jobs and it seems pretty easy to learn.
If you're entering with that mindset, the industry is going to chew you up.
Yes, it's easy to get started but that's not going to get you one of the good entirely-remote jobs. It's enough to get you started doing an apprenticeship though.
Then you have to learn, learn, learn, and learn some more. Experiment with tools and practices, be proactive in taking on tasks, and learn from more senior people. And then learn some more.
The "good" remote jobs come from having a solid resume and some contacts in the space. The above is how you do it.
- taurath 10y agoI would agree with most of the content but not the tone here. You do need some experience and a skillset and a LOT of learning to be fully able to contribute well in a remote job. It won't necessarily be easy to learn, but its certainly possible. The industry is pretty forgiving in my experience - I was fully remote after about 2-3 years of working in an office (negotiated heavily) and had no problems afterwards. If you're going for one of the "great" remote-entirely jobs remember you're competing against a much larger group of people. So managers/people hiring can either work with people who know that you can do it, or they'll try to find someone who is a head above everyone else. Or you can make your own business if you like.