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network effect, a roadmap, peers, milestones set for me so i don't waste time, and an institution that i can put on a resume. most importantly free up front. i
by ruined 6y ago
network effect, a roadmap, peers, milestones set for me so i don't waste time, and an institution that i can put on a resume. most importantly free up front.
i'm a dropout with no savings, on-and-off homeless for the past few years. i've been playing with tech since i was a kid but not in any capacity that looks professional. the pandemic has ironically given me stability and opportunity to try and get my foot in the door. a somewhat respected program that provides a structured environment and job leads at the end is breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
and if it doesn't pan out and i go back to tossing pizza for minimum wage, at least there's no debt like last time.
- lioeters 6y agoJust wanted to say, best of luck in your studies and search for better work. I was in a similar situation about ten years ago, hitting bottom and roughing it. Being a stubborn mule of sorts, I kept trying, learning, went through countless jobs in different fields; all the while, I pursued the joy of programming. Eventually, a side project I was doing for fun (and as a learning experience) became the foot in the door, as proof of my abilities. In my case, much of it was luck - but as they say, you make your own luck too. And the rest was mostly just "showing up" and "being there". > i've been playing with tech since i was a kid I believe this is the essence and heart of becoming a software developer, and you got it!