I watched this video almost a year ago, and I signed up on treehouse. I took a bunch of courses and a few months later I got a job as a Web Developer. Now I have seven months under my belt and I love my job.
Abdulmajeed Alotaibi Thanks man, I still digging in to Vanilla JavaScript. I would like to know this language pretty well before going farther. Actually I would like to start learning React but I don’t think my JS skills are enough good. Anyhow thanks for good word, comment like yours, give me more courage to keep going. 😉
Hey Sensi Chris. What camera do you use to record your videos and application to edit them. ? I want to follow your route ^^ inspire other aspiring future developer.
Thank you! I bought the Nikon z30 yesterday. Stay tune on my vlogs. I will be posting soon to help aspiring developer also! By the way I landed a full-stack position after 10 months of being a junior web. Your videos help me visualize a path for myself and not fall the same mistake you went. Thank you!
Hey guys this story pretty much echos my experience I’ve been doing Treehouse since February and it is now November and I’m starting a junior developer job next week, you learn so much with treehouse I definitely recommend it
I got my first web development job last week at a very small start up. I finished my first project according to the design I was given and I ended up being let go due to a lack of experience. What bothers me most is that I did what I was told and they didn't even give me feedback. They could have at least told me it looked bad (I honestly thought the designs given looked bad), but I made their designs happen. Oh well though, I gained some experience and now I'm off to look for my next gig.
Btw you can check out my code on github @ Jmstewart1127 or visit my site jacobstewartonline(dot)com Sorry that's not supposed to be spam just trying to connect with other coders
I think it's a fraud. Did they ever let you know their company name? You turned their psd/jpg to a working responsive page as a so-call "test", and right after you submitted your work, their email turned total silence. I got the exact same experience. Checkout my portfolio, I'm more of a coder not a designer: www.saturnringstation.com/portfolio
So inspirational, this almost made me cry. I got really discouraged working towards an engineering degree so I had to start thinking outside the box(the traditional way of thinking when it comes to education) and I have come across so many videos that has inspired me. Thanks for sharing your passion and story with us.
You’re right. I’ve been doing treehouse since 2 weeks ago and I just finished first JavaScript. I’m obsessed. I was a programmer in community college. So it’s natural. Thanks for the vote of happiness!
I have similar story to yours, I always skipped classes at high school and always got bored at classes, I always stayed at home to play video games and sleep, but i always loved computers and than i started to learn to code, and today i work as web dev, good luck to you chris! and to all other watcher and reader, dont give up! anybody can code and it doesn't matter if you went to college or if you were a good student or not! the beauty of code that nobody look at your past, its only about your skills
Omg... I've been feeling exactly like you. I realized that my current job is a good job that pays well. But I am not going to be able to really position myself well financially. I've thought about programming over the years but I've wondered if I could really do it. This video truly inspired me... Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Out of all the coding l/programming RUclips channel's I find yours the most enjoyable to watch and I don't know what u do to make it so good... 👍👍 Great job
Chris, thanks. I'm a Web Developer too and I had been feeling kinda discouraged lately. I've been coding for around a year now, and. I got to the point where I felt somehow stuck in my progress and I just didn't feel like coding, but your enthusiasm really made me remember how amazing it is to create, to be able to make a "Hello World", and to turn awkward lines of characters into a functioning website. thanks Chris.
Chris Sean Thanks. I am 16 years old, so for me to get a front-end job at a design agency after just 8 months of learning was a cool thing, still sometimes it feels discouraging for me to sit all those hours to code while everyone around me is pretty much partying. thanks for your enthusiastic video on this
you're awesome bro, just found that I may be getting redundant, and have always wanted to learn how to code but lack of confidence and self belief would always hinder my progress but you have restored that and now I kinda don't have a choice I mean what the alternative .. cheers dude.
This is so inspiring. Honestly, I was just about to give up, trying to get my head around html and CSS but finding it a bit tough. Been to uni but left so no formal education which can be a disheartening thought. But this just shows that the only limit is yourself. Thank you
I am 37 .I have started few week ago...I have tried so manny thing so far, but I think that coding is something that makes me feel full...I saw this video and it means a lot...TnX man!
Wasn't expecting the intro to be that. Haha, like a sign this is the next path. Clicking on your video tonight was a double blessing. I hear you dude. I am stuck in a job, no pay rise in 5 years, on very low income and now with 2 kids and mortgage trying to do something about it. Recently sparked an interest in programming and now I'm here after hours and hours of vids and have just been extremely encouraged. God bless you dude. 👍
You are so adorable! I've been learning code for a two months and have been applying to boot camps, but can't afford them. So knowing that I can do it through treehouse gives me so much hope. I was feeling super depressed about the whole thing. Thanks for putting this video up! :)
Ever since 4 years ago when a friend/mentor of mine said he learned to code himself and landed a job at a start up company as a web developer/programmer, I was amazed because he graduated from tOSU with a psychology degree. Ever since then, I had an interest in coding and programming. It wasn't until yesterday that I acted on my wants/desires/goals and started really simple JavaScript on Khan Academy. I kid you not, I may just be making shapes, coloring said shapes, making a horribly drawn Totoro, and making things go left and right or increasing size but whenever I finish a successful code with everything perfectly working, it brings so much joy to me like I feel like I am in kindergarten again. And with you, there is definitely that glimmer in your eye where when you talk about your journey, you have such passion with your words. With that said, I wish you well on your future endeavors! I don't know if I will do anything about the coding I will learn because I am currently in pharmacy school... haha
Man I've been putting this on the back burner for far to long and now because you, Chris, I'll be moving forward and I know I'll become a web developer. Thank you Chris
I'm starting my journey & found you were the most relatable & I resonated alot with the things you had to say. After watching 5 or 6 of your vids I dubbed you my coding sensei lol. I've never been this passionate about something & I have never been this low & desperate in my life to make something work. I watch alot of RUclipsr's but never have I gone back to watch a RUclipsr's vids from day 1. I think watching your journey while learning code will help keep me focused & motivated to stick it through and succeed. Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
Chris, thank you for the positive messages! I want to become a developer as well but with no experience! I will research the info you provided because I want this life!
Chris, I just found your channel. After watching some of your videos I've decided I'm going to give front end developing a shot. I have only written some code on tutorial apps but I've watched some videos and read some stories. So far I like what I've seen and done and with the encouragement of your videos, I've signed myself and my son up for a bootcamp. Thanks for all you do. Wish us luck - rich
haha i was working in a factory doing codecademy in my lunchbreak... then my lunchbreaks went on 2 hours :-P I worked 10 years in corporate manufacturing and then I suddenly woke up one day and I was like "fuck this, I wanna learn tech skillz, how hard can it be to learn to make websites?" freelancing you get to charge decent $$$ per hour but once I got my junior web developer job I realised its actually pretty tough in the real world, but still very achievable! :-)
thanks for this sir, I just got let go of my job and all I do is learn to code, I'm actually able to build websites using abviously html css and boot strap but I still think my work is not good enough but hearing people like your self motivating others gives me the extra push and I thank you for that! good luck to all!
It's been two months since I was inspired by your video. Thank you so much, I was really inspired. Currently I'm now working as Junior Web Developer :) I never expect this. Thanks again.
Thank you for the encouragement. I am in transitioning career. I've been thinking about web developer for sometime. I like coding and I have a good friend of mine whose also in the industry helping me.
Hello Chris, I am so happy for you. It is good that you went for it and followed your feelings by learning to code. There is another great thing in this. If you have your own ideas, you can actually build it yourself not depending on someone else. I am 43 myself and an internet marketer for 12 years. Normally I search for developers but at the same time, I feel the urge to build platforms myself. Being able to program yourself or at least program together on your projects makes you more independent and involved. Today I made the decision to learn to program too. Thank you again for sharing. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Been a "coder" for 20 years. I've done many 3-6 month web projects including JS frameworks before JQuery. Currently doing Game Dev with C#, C++ and NODEJS Stuff. Never gone a day without learning something new, even when I didn't want to. I would never tell anyone that programming is easy. It's problem solving using code. Once you understand the problem the coding part becomes kind of trivial. And basically tools today are very high level, so you never touch any of the difficult stuff but the second something goes wrong only years of experience is going to help you.. or stackoverflow. Half the work I get is from people who botched their Wordpress theme install.
I am 17 and I finished a 8 week course of HTML and CSS and I am moving on to Java Script ..do you think i can have a chance to get a job as a junior programmer in the future ? What does my CV have to include ?
I was in a similar situation, stuck in a low paying dead end job. Then I realized I could actually transform my hobby into a job. I send out CVs, got invited to interviews but didn't get a job because they required very specific knowledge about frameworks. So I just registered my own business. Now I am still working part time and part time I am freelance developer and still learning. I have had three personal projects so far and I love doing web-developement from home, while making 5X more money then in my regular job. If you can't find a job right away, just start freelancing and working with other independent web developers!
I'm turning 20 in October and I'm learning to code by myself to become a web developer. This video gives me so much strength to continue. I hope to come back here in the next few years to see my progress ^^
a youtube video also change my live........one morning i wake up...you know same shit everyday...i saw the the video then began thinking how i could apply that to my live, and then the journey began. the only thing ones need to change their live is a good idea and the determination to get it done.
Very nice and inspiring statement.. And yeah I also quit a lot of things and unsubscribe some of nonsense channel in youtube and subs for helpful channel like this one and be more focus on my dream. Tnx,
Humble beginnings :) man... It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come, even just from the time you made this video. Gives me hope man. Thank you for sharing your story.
I just started an online web development program. I have really been loving it but I've been unsure about whether it's something I can just jump into without prior experience and actually get a job. This video was so inspirational and just what I needed to hear! Thank you so much!
I have been programming for about 3 years. I have been learning the MERN Stack now. I actually learned HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap 3 years ago. I know a lot of JavaScript but not a ton. I am still learning, however, I am only a teenager and not even out of high school. I don't know how you got the job considering how difficult it is in this age to actually get a web development job. Thank you for sharing. I thought that I didn't know that much code although I know HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery and I am learning NodeJS and React. I still feel like I don't know much code but obviously, I have done a lot more than I thought. I can't believe that you got a job after three months of coding. You technically didn't know any programming languages considering HTML isn't technically a programming language.
Hey man really appreciate this video, it's honest and empathizing, I'm a bouncer at a club and just put in my 2 weeks I was going to focus on getting my a+ and network + certs while going to school but I'm gonna look into coding as well.
hi Chris, thanks for posting this video. Never really thought about coding but your video inspired me to look more into coding as I've always wanted to create something. Thanks!
Chris, I'll be 50 this year but I have almost 30 years of experience in I.T. I started off as one of the first female computer techs in the U.S. Air Force. I have an A+ Cert and MOS certs and I just graduated with a Bachelor's in Web Design. I've created a couple sites for people using WP and FrontPage (back in 2000) and always had an interest in Web Design which is why I dabbled here and there. I'm doing a web development track on Udemy right now, just to keep updated. Do you think it's too late for me to move into Web Development and get a job?
Hi Sir Chris Sean,your video admire me so much being a developer,as of now i'm a Private Technician Butmy Cousin what me to Learn to be Developer. the question is Where should i start..hope you can help me with this.. sorry for my english so bad. :(
old question, but still. with your experience, it would be almost easy, I suspect :) web development is probably the easiest route compared to any other programming. I'm just a student, but dabbed in many different things. Considering you have degree in web design, it will be a lot easier for you, than for others, because you already know one side of it. I suspect you could become full stack developer or make apps or be a html5 game maker etc. wish you luck!
Mel S. my Java professor years ago went from being a cook in a diner in a small town south of Phoenix, Arizona to working for companies like Nissan and Qualcomm in California. He didn't go back to school until the age of 44. Obtained his master's in CS around 50 as well. PhD a few years after. He became a teacher but also a consultant for many tech companies while teaching at a community college. Might be retired by now but yeah, no one is ever too old for this.
I started team treehouse a week ago because of this video. I want to be a front end developer, I have the same back story as you. I'm very overwhelmed right now with how much I have to learn. But you keep motivating me. Thank you.
I can only assume you're a believer due to your intro song (happy day)... i think most nonbelievers wouldn't know it... but it's so great to see believers in the field! I started with python, but discouraged due to lack of formal education in comp sci (i am finishing a music degree) and didn't understand complex algorithms and such. I went with learning Front End Development at Free Code Camp because I felt this was a much easier language to grasp and determined to finish this course by the end of summer, honing my skills during my last semester of school, and start applying for jobs for front end development before I graduate in December... I'll let you know how my progress goes! Thanks for your testimony!
Chris I really like your honest and really inspiring video. Well done for changing up your life, taking a risk with your work and believing in yourself, you're incredibly inspiring!
thank you for inspiring video! I have started learn to code recently and as you said "hard to believe in yourself by looking at the experience from the past and etc." ))) thanks for this video
this is so inspiring!! i have one more english class to get my associates degree in web developing! I have been a dental assistant for 16 years so you can imagine im so nervous! and I have been worried Im not good enough yet to move on to a new career. but this has really inspired me! thanks!
Jenn, I'm in the same shoes as you - also female but a little bit older, judging by your photo. :) I know how you feel about changing careers. Good luck!
Mel S. im doing some new projects now for my portfolio and im feeling a tiny bit more confident. I am just going to be super honest with my skill level and hope to god I can find a good job. I am 35 so this is pretty scary but It will be worth it in the end Im sure. good luck to you too! do you have a portfolio yet?
Juicefulll thanks! I am in the process of doing a personal website and im also doing one for a friend that raises and sells chickens and ducks. so thats where im starting then im going to start looking around.
Plant based Jenn you are an inspiration as well. If you really want a job, try pushing all of your work to github and if you have free time try to contribute to open source projects. It will show employers you're dedicated and hungry to learn. Since you are just starting out try to emphasize the fact that you are looking for a company that would give you mentorship and help you grow. Companies want to hear this too and they will not hesitate to bring you up to speed. Congrats on your degree.
Thank you so much very well explained. This video brightnend my mind a whole lot I use to sit in a library with my iPad yes I said "Ipad"! I'd enjoy the code the problem solving the heart racing moments where I'd see what I created and be extremely happy with myself but I'd always think what if I can't make it or what maybe this is not the right thing for me. It's doubt that got me out of the habit I could've had a job in code months ago . I'm very stupid for doubting myself I'm back to being motivated thanks to you!
i can totally relate to this, my current job is a career dead end too and everyday feels like a dread and i cant stop thinking about switching my career, been using codecademy, freecodecamp, udemy and mdn to learn web dev. will definitely checkout treehouse, thank you for this inspiring video :)
From my experience the only people that have found programming difficult is the people that were not passionate about it. Nowadays more like not passionate about the certain scope (AI, Robotics, web dev, graphic manipulation, etc). Feel like nowadays many people choose projects that is a completely different "tech" that they are not too sure if that's what they want to pursue (i.e. web dev to ML). It used to be easier before since the field was broader. My first program was Hello World too, compiled with Borland. For win 3.1 (remember that?). Anyways, great video. Anyone that is passionate about solving problems, and gets excited after solving it will probably do great in the field.
I was waiting for this guy. Hi Chris! I am an international student here in NYC. I have started learning Front end developing recently. And you are the guy by whom i inspired a lot. First i found your writing on Quora. Than i started to follow your all answers there and thought that one day i can also be a web developer like you. Thanks for your stories and inspirations. I have already learned basic HTML and CSS and trying to go more deeper on those and after that as you said i will learn JavaScript. Thanks a lot man. I also do follow you on Instagram. I hope you will continue to upload video more about web developing and tutorials. Again thanks a lot man! God bless you! PS: i have sent you a friend request on Facebook. you can add me if this doesn't bother you!
Inspiring Video. How I feel right now about my current life. Finding a career path and actually finding a better job. All you said I seemed to relate. I might try this out..thank you so much. ...i will check out all your videos
hy i m imran from Dubai and i m learning about web designing and i have seen your video and its encourage me too much to become a web developer, i m very happy now that i m doing a great job now Thank you so much dear
@RealChrisSean I noticed that you used to recommend Treehouse, but now you are leaning towards ZTM? What's changed your opinion? I'm curious because I'm enrolled in a Treehouse Techdegree and wondering if I've made the right choice.
Hi Chris!!! Thank you for being so opened and sharing all this handy information. Just curious, do women tend to do well in web developement (in your experience). Are there many women working in this field? Also, I don't seem to see the link to treehouse.
Here in the Philippines, It's very hard to find a web developer job if you don't have an experience .I am really well knowledgeable with HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Jquery, AJAX and bootstrap. I learned from treehouse also.
Chris Sean Thanks man! :) I am currently working as a chat support agent in a call center company here but I am still studying at teamtreehouse. :) Thanks man! :)
I am also from the Philippines just started working as a web developer in a company in davao and I'm more into php, mysql. Yeah its really hard to find job here thankfully it's starting to progress and see some companies needed IT supports. haha Chris your Filipino translated very old fashion that's hardly to understand but thank you for trying.. *Love from the Philippines
How long did you take learning PHP?, and what about CSS? Not saying JavaScript. In 3 months you know nothing, the time is a lie, I sae the comments very positive for this video, it seems to me that they are beginners, learning to be a web developer takes time. My advice for people who want to become web developer is this: Do not care about the time you would take to learn to be web developer, but be determined to become a web developer, you will face many things in the learning process. Be organized, practice every day, persevere, never give up, and love what you are doing, forget about the time, and then you will find out yourself a real professional as web developer.
Lol wait, on my very first RUclips video ever? Do you think treehouse even knew I existed at the time? Come on bro think before you leave a stupid comment like this.
I saw this video last year and I wish I wouldn't have taken it so literally. Finding a job is so much harder. Not trying to knock Chris at all (I still watch his channel) but, he got very lucky getting hired the way he did.
Man I still cannot wrap my head around how some people do this in the space of 3 to 6month I've been at it for a year now theres just soo much too learn .
Question?? Chris. In the beg of this vid you said you learned from teamtree house but now you have a link for ZTM. Which. Program do you really think is better for a beginner???😢😢😢 any help????
I am just starting to learn, and I get discouraged sometimes thinking maybe that I can’t make it but I really like it 🙈🙏🏻 I’m going to follow your advice 👍🏻thank you
I watched this video almost a year ago, and I signed up on treehouse. I took a bunch of courses and a few months later I got a job as a Web Developer. Now I have seven months under my belt and I love my job.
what did you do ?? frond end first ?? HTML5, CSS3 JS ?? I am a newbie just starting out with HTML, CSS and doing now JS with is pretty hard.
@@robertrydlewski9538 focus on front end first and javascript is hard but it's strong language so u will never regret it 👍
Abdulmajeed Alotaibi Thanks man, I still digging in to Vanilla JavaScript. I would like to know this language pretty well before going farther. Actually I would like to start learning React but I don’t think my JS skills are enough good. Anyhow thanks for good word, comment like yours, give me more courage to keep going. 😉
Roger Schlueter did you sign up the front end techdegree as well?
Hi Mr is it a free?
Thank you! I’m almost 40 in a dead/dying industry. I’m planning on starting soon with development/design. Wish me luck :)
nicholas brilla me too I hope you good luck with high passion
I hope you will be lucky
I just started with web learning , I'm 27 , wish u and me luck
Good luck, you can do this 👍
Me too am also in Africa where is too much resources, good luck to you
The first time I watch this I was in a restaurant bussing tables. Today I got my first offer as a Jr. web Developer. Thank you!
Helll yeah!!
Hey Sensi Chris. What camera do you use to record your videos and application to edit them. ? I want to follow your route ^^ inspire other aspiring future developer.
@@maiyoisawesome I use canon r6 with canon 16-35mm 2.8f usm iii lens. I use premiere pro to edit
Thank you! I bought the Nikon z30 yesterday. Stay tune on my vlogs. I will be posting soon to help aspiring developer also!
By the way I landed a full-stack position after 10 months of being a junior web. Your videos help me visualize a path for myself and not fall the same mistake you went.
Thank you!
people like you are my motivation
This is one of the most positive comment sections on RUclips! love your story, ThankYou for the inspiration.
I was thinking the same Sara. Makes for a nice change.
I agree, and Chris Sean also spend time in comments.. Most positive and most helpful comments in RUclips.
Sara Tadesse hey.. Are you a programmer / coder?
So True!!!!
Hey guys this story pretty much echos my experience I’ve been doing Treehouse since February and it is now November and I’m starting a junior developer job next week, you learn so much with treehouse I definitely recommend it
I got my first web development job last week at a very small start up. I finished my first project according to the design I was given and I ended up being let go due to a lack of experience. What bothers me most is that I did what I was told and they didn't even give me feedback. They could have at least told me it looked bad (I honestly thought the designs given looked bad), but I made their designs happen. Oh well though, I gained some experience and now I'm off to look for my next gig.
Btw you can check out my code on github @ Jmstewart1127 or visit my site jacobstewartonline(dot)com
Sorry that's not supposed to be spam just trying to connect with other coders
Chris Sean Thanks for the positive response man. Seriously made me feel even better about it.
Aw man, that's too bad, I really hate to hear that. Keep practicing and Keep your head up, because something better is on the way for you
I think it's a fraud. Did they ever let you know their company name? You turned their psd/jpg to a working responsive page as a so-call "test", and right after you submitted your work, their email turned total silence. I got the exact same experience. Checkout my portfolio, I'm more of a coder not a designer: www.saturnringstation.com/portfolio
Jake Stewart
So inspirational, this almost made me cry. I got really discouraged working towards an engineering degree so I had to start thinking outside the box(the traditional way of thinking when it comes to education) and I have come across so many videos that has inspired me. Thanks for sharing your passion and story with us.
You’re right. I’ve been doing treehouse since 2 weeks ago and I just finished first JavaScript. I’m obsessed. I was a programmer in community college. So it’s natural. Thanks for the vote of happiness!
I have similar story to yours, I always skipped classes at high school and always got bored at classes, I always stayed at home to play video games and sleep, but i always loved computers and than i started to learn to code, and today i work as web dev, good luck to you chris! and to all other watcher and reader, dont give up! anybody can code and it doesn't matter if you went to college or if you were a good student or not! the beauty of code that nobody look at your past, its only about your skills
Anyone can build "hello world". That is not what makes you a programmer. The way you think is what defines a clever or good programmer
Omg... I've been feeling exactly like you. I realized that my current job is a good job that pays well. But I am not going to be able to really position myself well financially. I've thought about programming over the years but I've wondered if I could really do it. This video truly inspired me... Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Out of all the coding l/programming RUclips channel's I find yours the most enjoyable to watch and I don't know what u do to make it so good... 👍👍 Great job
Chris, thanks. I'm a Web Developer too and I had been feeling kinda discouraged lately. I've been coding for around a year now, and. I got to the point where I felt somehow stuck in my progress and I just didn't feel like coding, but your enthusiasm really made me remember how amazing it is to create, to be able to make a "Hello World", and to turn awkward lines of characters into a functioning website.
thanks Chris.
Chris Sean Thanks. I am 16 years old, so for me to get a front-end job at a design agency after just 8 months of learning was a cool thing, still sometimes it feels discouraging for me to sit all those hours to code while everyone around me is pretty much partying. thanks for your enthusiastic video on this
Chris Sean THANK YOU!! I'm not into Twitter, so expect more comments from me in YT ;)
Dude I love your story...literally started tearing up in the eyes to hear your interesting story
you're awesome bro, just found that I may be getting redundant, and have always wanted to learn how to code but lack of confidence and self belief would always hinder my progress but you have restored that and now I kinda don't have a choice I mean what the alternative .. cheers dude.
This is so inspiring. Honestly, I was just about to give up, trying to get my head around html and CSS but finding it a bit tough. Been to uni but left so no formal education which can be a disheartening thought. But this just shows that the only limit is yourself. Thank you
How you doing now?
I am 37 .I have started few week ago...I have tried so manny thing so far, but I think that coding is something that makes me feel full...I saw this video and it means a lot...TnX man!
I'm using code academy now it's html/css based and it's 100 percent free pretty neat stuff considering I have no computer background
Codecademy* and what do you mean it's HTML/CSS based?
m1ksu he means it teaches both
@@masterskorpz that's what i saw
very similar experience!! I'm relearning a lot of coding I gave up a while back, going headstrong and not giving up this time!
Wasn't expecting the intro to be that. Haha, like a sign this is the next path. Clicking on your video tonight was a double blessing.
I hear you dude. I am stuck in a job, no pay rise in 5 years, on very low income and now with 2 kids and mortgage trying to do something about it. Recently sparked an interest in programming and now I'm here after hours and hours of vids and have just been extremely encouraged. God bless you dude. 👍
You are so adorable! I've been learning code for a two months and have been applying to boot camps, but can't afford them. So knowing that I can do it through treehouse gives me so much hope. I was feeling super depressed about the whole thing. Thanks for putting this video up! :)
Ever since 4 years ago when a friend/mentor of mine said he learned to code himself and landed a job at a start up company as a web developer/programmer, I was amazed because he graduated from tOSU with a psychology degree. Ever since then, I had an interest in coding and programming. It wasn't until yesterday that I acted on my wants/desires/goals and started really simple JavaScript on Khan Academy. I kid you not, I may just be making shapes, coloring said shapes, making a horribly drawn Totoro, and making things go left and right or increasing size but whenever I finish a successful code with everything perfectly working, it brings so much joy to me like I feel like I am in kindergarten again.
And with you, there is definitely that glimmer in your eye where when you talk about your journey, you have such passion with your words. With that said, I wish you well on your future endeavors!
I don't know if I will do anything about the coding I will learn because I am currently in pharmacy school... haha
Man I've been putting this on the back burner for far to long and now because you, Chris, I'll be moving forward and I know I'll become a web developer. Thank you Chris
I'm starting my journey & found you were the most relatable & I resonated alot with the things you had to say. After watching 5 or 6 of your vids I dubbed you my coding sensei lol. I've never been this passionate about something & I have never been this low & desperate in my life to make something work. I watch alot of RUclipsr's but never have I gone back to watch a RUclipsr's vids from day 1. I think watching your journey while learning code will help keep me focused & motivated to stick it through and succeed. Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
Chris, thank you for the positive messages! I want to become a developer as well but with no experience! I will research the info you provided because I want this life!
Chris, I just found your channel. After watching some of your videos I've decided I'm going to give front end developing a shot. I have only written some code on tutorial apps but I've watched some videos and read some stories. So far I like what I've seen and done and with the encouragement of your videos, I've signed myself and my son up for a bootcamp. Thanks for all you do. Wish us luck - rich
Its going to be hard but well worth it
This video started my career ..5 years later I now make 6 figures because of this one video. Thank You Chris Sean.
Congrats dude! Glad everything worked out for you. I'm learning code now myself, I'm currently a graphic / web designer now
haha i was working in a factory doing codecademy in my lunchbreak... then my lunchbreaks went on 2 hours :-P
I worked 10 years in corporate manufacturing and then I suddenly woke up one day and I was like "fuck this, I wanna learn tech skillz, how hard can it be to learn to make websites?"
freelancing you get to charge decent $$$ per hour but once I got my junior web developer job I realised its actually pretty tough in the real world, but still very achievable! :-)
this is the most inspiring video about getting into programming. thank you for this.
thanks for this sir, I just got let go of my job and all I do is learn to code, I'm actually able to build websites using abviously html css and boot strap but I still think my work is not good enough but hearing people like your self motivating others gives me the extra push and I thank you for that! good luck to all!
It's been two months since I was inspired by your video. Thank you so much, I was really inspired. Currently I'm now working as Junior Web Developer :) I never expect this. Thanks again.
I am going for it! I just started taking courses on HTML and CSS, I love it! I love creating new things using code!
Are you finished ? Where are u now ?
Yea?
man Chris it's crazy to look back and see how much growth you've had with your persistence. Thanks again for taking the time and keeping us inspired
Videos like this make my day!
same
dinika saxena hey.. Are you a web developer?
Thank you for the encouragement. I am in transitioning career. I've been thinking about web developer for sometime. I like coding and I have a good friend of mine whose also in the industry helping me.
Everyday I watch your youtube videos before I sit down to practice coding.. Thank you for giving us that are stuck in dead end jobs inspiration!!
This has been extremely motivational and uplifting. I am also in the process of learning code with no college degree. Hopefully i make it
You rock man
RUclips needs more people like you. Good job mate! Keep doing what you do!
Hello Chris, I am so happy for you. It is good that you went for it and followed your feelings by learning to code. There is another great thing in this. If you have your own ideas, you can actually build it yourself not depending on someone else.
I am 43 myself and an internet marketer for 12 years. Normally I search for developers but at the same time, I feel the urge to build platforms myself. Being able to program yourself or at least program together on your projects makes you more independent and involved. Today I made the decision to learn to program too.
Thank you again for sharing. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Been a "coder" for 20 years. I've done many 3-6 month web projects including JS frameworks before JQuery. Currently doing Game Dev with C#, C++ and NODEJS Stuff. Never gone a day without learning something new, even when I didn't want to.
I would never tell anyone that programming is easy. It's problem solving using code. Once you understand the problem the coding part becomes kind of trivial.
And basically tools today are very high level, so you never touch any of the difficult stuff but the second something goes wrong only years of experience is going to help you.. or stackoverflow.
Half the work I get is from people who botched their Wordpress theme install.
very well standing tall..excellent back ground mixing
sir
you're the greatest man i ever seen
thank you so much
I really wish to talk with you
I am 17 and I finished a 8 week course of HTML and CSS and I am moving on to Java Script ..do you think i can have a chance to get a job as a junior programmer in the future ? What does my CV have to include ?
any update? lol what are you up to now?
Did you get it?
I was in a similar situation, stuck in a low paying dead end job. Then I realized I could actually transform my hobby into a job. I send out CVs, got invited to interviews but didn't get a job because they required very specific knowledge about frameworks. So I just registered my own business. Now I am still working part time and part time I am freelance developer and still learning. I have had three personal projects so far and I love doing web-developement from home, while making 5X more money then in my regular job. If you can't find a job right away, just start freelancing and working with other independent web developers!
Thanks for keeping my interest in coding and programming alive.!! Love your honest approach. Thank you!
the energy you are sharing is soooooooooo positive waw thank you so much for sharing :D
I'm turning 20 in October and I'm learning to code by myself to become a web developer. This video gives me so much strength to continue. I hope to come back here in the next few years to see my progress ^^
how's it going?
a youtube video also change my live........one morning i wake up...you know same shit everyday...i saw the the video then began thinking how i could apply that to my live, and then the journey began. the only thing ones need to change their live is a good idea and the determination to get it done.
Very nice and inspiring statement.. And yeah I also quit a lot of things and unsubscribe some of nonsense channel in youtube and subs for helpful channel like this one and be more focus on my dream. Tnx,
The best motivational video for people like me. Thank you so much man!!
Thanks this was motivating. I’ve been scared to start learning but I think I’m ready now. Great video ☺️
Tired of working hours and hours, and not going anywhere. Your video is such an inspiration, that I'm starting my course tomorrow. Thanks
Humble beginnings :) man... It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come, even just from the time you made this video. Gives me hope man. Thank you for sharing your story.
I just started an online web development program. I have really been loving it but I've been unsure about whether it's something I can just jump into without prior experience and actually get a job. This video was so inspirational and just what I needed to hear! Thank you so much!
And what became of your efforts after all these years? Did you get a joilb in tech?
I have been programming for about 3 years. I have been learning the MERN Stack now. I actually learned HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap 3 years ago. I know a lot of JavaScript but not a ton. I am still learning, however, I am only a teenager and not even out of high school. I don't know how you got the job considering how difficult it is in this age to actually get a web development job. Thank you for sharing. I thought that I didn't know that much code although I know HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery and I am learning NodeJS and React. I still feel like I don't know much code but obviously, I have done a lot more than I thought. I can't believe that you got a job after three months of coding. You technically didn't know any programming languages considering HTML isn't technically a programming language.
Hey man really appreciate this video, it's honest and empathizing, I'm a bouncer at a club and just put in my 2 weeks I was going to focus on getting my a+ and network + certs while going to school but I'm gonna look into coding as well.
I really like the honesty. I am quiting my current job and going to code bootcamp. Wish me luck.
hi Chris,
thanks for posting this video. Never really thought about coding but your video inspired me to look more into coding as I've always wanted to create something.
Thanks!
Chris, I'll be 50 this year but I have almost 30 years of experience in I.T. I started off as one of the first female computer techs in the U.S. Air Force. I have an A+ Cert and MOS certs and I just graduated with a Bachelor's in Web Design. I've created a couple sites for people using WP and FrontPage (back in 2000) and always had an interest in Web Design which is why I dabbled here and there. I'm doing a web development track on Udemy right now, just to keep updated. Do you think it's too late for me to move into Web Development and get a job?
Hi Sir Chris Sean,your video admire me so much being a developer,as of now i'm a Private Technician Butmy Cousin what me to Learn to be Developer. the question is Where should i start..hope you can help me with this..
sorry for my english so bad. :(
old question, but still. with your experience, it would be almost easy, I suspect :) web development is probably the easiest route compared to any other programming. I'm just a student, but dabbed in many different things. Considering you have degree in web design, it will be a lot easier for you, than for others, because you already know one side of it. I suspect you could become full stack developer or make apps or be a html5 game maker etc. wish you luck!
Mel S. my Java professor years ago went from being a cook in a diner in a small town south of Phoenix, Arizona to working for companies like Nissan and Qualcomm in California. He didn't go back to school until the age of 44. Obtained his master's in CS around 50 as well. PhD a few years after. He became a teacher but also a consultant for many tech companies while teaching at a community college. Might be retired by now but yeah, no one is ever too old for this.
well for all the facts in the world! it's never been too late. i hope you riding your dream after 10 months
I think he died
The PC is running great! Thanks again. You're an inspiration
I started team treehouse a week ago because of this video. I want to be a front end developer, I have the same back story as you. I'm very overwhelmed right now with how much I have to learn. But you keep motivating me. Thank you.
Thank you for making this video. I was really hesitant about learning code but now I know it is possible.
I can only assume you're a believer due to your intro song (happy day)... i think most nonbelievers wouldn't know it... but it's so great to see believers in the field!
I started with python, but discouraged due to lack of formal education in comp sci (i am finishing a music degree) and didn't understand complex algorithms and such. I went with learning Front End Development at Free Code Camp because I felt this was a much easier language to grasp and determined to finish this course by the end of summer, honing my skills during my last semester of school, and start applying for jobs for front end development before I graduate in December... I'll let you know how my progress goes! Thanks for your testimony!
Chris I really like your honest and really inspiring video. Well done for changing up your life, taking a risk with your work and believing in yourself, you're incredibly inspiring!
thank you for inspiring video! I have started learn to code recently and as you said "hard to believe in yourself by looking at the experience from the past and etc." ))) thanks for this video
this is so inspiring!! i have one more english class to get my associates degree in web developing! I have been a dental assistant for 16 years so you can imagine im so nervous! and I have been worried Im not good enough yet to move on to a new career. but this has really inspired me! thanks!
Jenn, I'm in the same shoes as you - also female but a little bit older, judging by your photo. :) I know how you feel about changing careers. Good luck!
Mel S. im doing some new projects now for my portfolio and im feeling a tiny bit more confident. I am just going to be super honest with my skill level and hope to god I can find a good job. I am 35 so this is pretty scary but It will be worth it in the end Im sure. good luck to you too! do you have a portfolio yet?
Juicefulll thanks! I am in the process of doing a personal website and im also doing one for a friend that raises and sells chickens and ducks. so thats where im starting then im going to start looking around.
Plant based Jenn you are an inspiration as well. If you really want a job, try pushing all of your work to github and if you have free time try to contribute to open source projects. It will show employers you're dedicated and hungry to learn. Since you are just starting out try to emphasize the fact that you are looking for a company that would give you mentorship and help you grow. Companies want to hear this too and they will not hesitate to bring you up to speed. Congrats on your degree.
Thank you so much very well explained. This video brightnend my mind a whole lot I use to sit in a library with my iPad yes I said "Ipad"! I'd enjoy the code the problem solving the heart racing moments where I'd see what I created and be extremely happy with myself but I'd always think what if I can't make it or what maybe this is not the right thing for me. It's doubt that got me out of the habit I could've had a job in code months ago . I'm very stupid for doubting myself I'm back to being motivated thanks to you!
this is awesome, i am currently about to begin my journey in web development.
Great job Chris! Although I could hardly hear you over the background music.. haha. Keep up the good work 👍
i can totally relate to this, my current job is a career dead end too and everyday feels like a dread and i cant stop thinking about switching my career, been using codecademy, freecodecamp, udemy and mdn to learn web dev. will definitely checkout treehouse, thank you for this inspiring video :)
From my experience the only people that have found programming difficult is the people that were not passionate about it. Nowadays more like not passionate about the certain scope (AI, Robotics, web dev, graphic manipulation, etc). Feel like nowadays many people choose projects that is a completely different "tech" that they are not too sure if that's what they want to pursue (i.e. web dev to ML).
It used to be easier before since the field was broader. My first program was Hello World too, compiled with Borland. For win 3.1 (remember that?).
Anyways, great video. Anyone that is passionate about solving problems, and gets excited after solving it will probably do great in the field.
wow for the first time i found someone on youtube that i like, you are really cool and real motivation!!!!
Can you share some of the websites you built during your early days? I'd love to see what you were making!
where is this video?
I was waiting for this guy. Hi Chris! I am an international student here in NYC. I have started learning Front end developing recently. And you are the guy by whom i inspired a lot. First i found your writing on Quora. Than i started to follow your all answers there and thought that one day i can also be a web developer like you. Thanks for your stories and inspirations. I have already learned basic HTML and CSS and trying to go more deeper on those and after that as you said i will learn JavaScript. Thanks a lot man. I also do follow you on Instagram. I hope you will continue to upload video more about web developing and tutorials. Again thanks a lot man! God bless you!
PS: i have sent you a friend request on Facebook. you can add me if this doesn't bother you!
Take the risk or loose the chance.
Udaay Sikder so how did it turn out? Did you get your first job as a programmer yet?
This was a fuel to my burning desires of programming. I need to have more motivating people like you around me. here I GO. :)
Thank you for the motivational video. I wanna start to learn programming again.
Inspiring Video. How I feel right now about my current life. Finding a career path and actually finding a better job. All you said I seemed to relate. I might try this out..thank you so much. ...i will check out all your videos
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i m imran from Dubai and i m learning about web designing and i have seen your video and its encourage me too much to become a web developer, i m very happy now that i m doing a great job now
Thank you so much dear
@RealChrisSean I noticed that you used to recommend Treehouse, but now you are leaning towards ZTM? What's changed your opinion? I'm curious because I'm enrolled in a Treehouse Techdegree and wondering if I've made the right choice.
Treehouse CEO sold out. I have a podcast coming out soon talking about it.
Thanks Chris for your incentive
Hi Chris!!! Thank you for being so opened and sharing all this handy information. Just curious, do women tend to do well in web developement (in your experience). Are there many women working in this field? Also, I don't seem to see the link to treehouse.
I relate so much to this man, this is fucking awesome.
Give yourself a pat on the back for creating such a dope video.
God speed.
Thank you for this video. I feel a lot better about this new journey. I felt stuck but I'm more motivated from your story.
Here in the Philippines, It's very hard to find a web developer job if you don't have an experience .I am really well knowledgeable with HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Jquery, AJAX and bootstrap. I learned from treehouse also.
Chris Sean Thanks man! :)
I am currently working as a chat support agent in a call center company here but I am still studying at teamtreehouse. :) Thanks man! :)
I am also from the Philippines just started working as a web developer in a company in davao and I'm more into php, mysql. Yeah its really hard to find job here thankfully it's starting to progress and see some companies needed IT supports. haha Chris your Filipino translated very old fashion that's hardly to understand but thank you for trying..
*Love from the Philippines
Kima Villaver hey brother... Which kind of software jobs are in most demand in Philippines?
Ronnelle Torres hey brother... Which kind of software jobs are in most demand in Philippines?
How long did you take learning PHP?, and what about CSS? Not saying JavaScript.
In 3 months you know nothing, the time is a lie, I sae the comments very positive for this video, it seems to me that they are beginners, learning to be a web developer takes time.
My advice for people who want to become web developer is this: Do not care about the time you would take to learn to be web developer, but be determined to become a web developer, you will face many things in the learning process. Be organized, practice every day, persevere, never give up, and love what you are doing, forget about the time, and then you will find out yourself a real professional as web developer.
Man.. you put some flame on me!!! I want to start this journey ASAP... great work!
To me this sounds like a super well made up story and you are the perfect actor. Nice marketing for team treehouse. No hate.
Lol wait, on my very first RUclips video ever? Do you think treehouse even knew I existed at the time? Come on bro think before you leave a stupid comment like this.
this is inspiring man .. gunna take on some python projects now
Love it man! Love the faith! Love the music! Keep on keepin' on man! Thanks for making the video. Very inspiring.
I saw this video last year and I wish I wouldn't have taken it so literally. Finding a job is so much harder. Not trying to knock Chris at all (I still watch his channel) but, he got very lucky getting hired the way he did.
Well done dude! I'm following the same path!
Man I still cannot wrap my head around how some people do this in the space of 3 to 6month I've been at it for a year now theres just soo much too learn .
First time in the history of mine: Your own ad was running in this video and i watched all! :D
Question?? Chris. In the beg of this vid you said you learned from teamtree house but now you have a link for ZTM. Which. Program do you really think is better for a beginner???😢😢😢 any help????
Thanks for the video! very inspiring, I especially respect your humble attitude.
I am just starting to learn, and I get discouraged sometimes thinking maybe that I can’t make it but I really like it 🙈🙏🏻 I’m going to follow your advice 👍🏻thank you
How cool to listen to the opening song... #happyday and then see this video. All positive comments! Well deserved.
I LOVE THIS! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have terrible memory too!😅