I am about to graduate next month and spent the last three years learning how to code. Despite the “recession” I landed a software engineering role worth 140k comp. Ignore the noise and do what makes you happy, and everything will come.
Dude. The best motivation sentence: Imagine yourself in 3 years doing nothing and in 3 years doing something.... You blow my mind... thanks for your words....
@@thyageshnathan598 Yes, it gave me the freedom to be where I am now. Who knows where I would be if my $2 million hospital bill wasn't covered by insurance because of a car accident when I was a kid. Paraplegic now, but learning to code.
Thank's for the motivation man. I'm currently learning how to code and i freaking love it, i love creating, i love designing and all the process that make me build something from 0 to 100. Nobody will make me quit i'm telling you.
W mindset, but there will be times where you gonna lose this motivation. when you get stuck and can’t figure it out. when you feel like you not making any progress. we all been where you been when we started coding. keep it up king and never give up. 👏🏽
I love your videos! First of all, you are right and I find myself in 90% of your stories. I started from the bottom, alone and for 3 years I studied, I didn't go out with my friends, I only focused on succeeding in tech, I changed jobs to gain more experience and now I can say that I am 100% satisfied. I worked as a pipefitter before becoming a web developer. You have to be very hungry to succeed alone in tech. Because if you are hungry, you are also motivated, very motivated, and if you are very motivated and see the opportunity in tech, you will succeed. At least that's what happened to me. It's been 7 years since I started, I failed many times, there were times when I thought I was stupid or times when I thought I wouldn't succeed but I continued until I succeeded in tech. I worked on very low income just to gather experience. Once I got the experience, nothing could stop me from reaching where I am now.
You are absolutely correct Chris. I had given up on tech and just took a call center job when I was younger now 20 years later I am re learning how to code. I hate that I did that to myself. But I am going to keep pushing and get that job in tech.
Ay better late then never man, I’m a 21 yr old rn who has taken a passion for coding in the last yr and now going the self taught route. I’m taking a risk w this but I’d rather do something I have a fire in then waste away w something else. You got this bro and may you get all the best coming your way in your new found journey
I recently join a bootcamp where all concepts of programming like Python, C++, you name it are taught for free here in Nigeria. We are being trained as a blockchain developer. The bootcamp started with over 300 students. We are left with 30 now. Programming is fucking hard bro, it's for the tough ones.
Love your motivation. Working hard is in my pedigree. Runs in my family. I'm 2 months into learning HTML and CSS and planning to learn JavaScript soon. I hope He blessed me as much as he has you. My reasons are much the same as yours.
Dude , I really feel the last part of the video 'Imagine 3-4 years from now...' and from my early 20s , I'm 27 right now , I was so motivated to learn how to programme , how to code , how to solve problems with an Engineer mindset but I didn't take an step further for so many reasons, and now I really need to learn to code because I already know what would happen if I don't take the first step , nothing , nothing will change on my life as it didn´t change in the las 6 years. Thanks for the last message
YES. I started noticing friends distancing from me because I’m always studying and working and obsessing over coding (because I have to. I love it despite the hardships and altho I wanted to cry when I first encountered javascript x python) but if I want to be any good and the programmer I want to be in a few years, I’ve got to grind NOW. Work hard, chill later man, it’ll be worth it and if that’s what it takes, I’m in for it. Because I WILL make it. Period. Don’t give up when you hit a wall; imagine how AMAZING you’ll feel once you’ve overcome it.
P.S. I do make time for my friends. The ones distancing themselves are just not where I am now and that’s fine. You need to surround yourself with the right bunch. It’s not like I have no life at all lmao, just saying that sacrifices do need to be made here and then and some people understand and build you up on the way while others turn away and that’s cool🙏
I started programming about 4-5 years ago in high school for fun. I ended up having a knack for it working with languages like Python, C#, and PhP. 3 years ago I started learning C. It's my favorite language, I love it, but god it makes me feel so stupid so often. It's an incredible language that lets you do anything but with that control comes every possible way you can image to fuck everything up, it's like taking a jog through a minefield. I've made a few decently large projects with C, and I'm currently doing a BSc in CS with a focus on applied AI, and a BSc in applied Math. Both of which I'm turning into MSc degrees within the next 5 years. Hoping to work at Google in their AI department. I needed this video today. With the Winter being here and we never having any daylight these days I've been feeling my depression making a regression. Learning to code is really hard, so cudos to everyone that's trying to make it in this field.
Thats some hard words man, thank you so much for sharing. Im struggling with motiviation at the moment. I recently had surgery and am out of work so I have more free time than I ever have yet, I am struggling with staying focued. I needed this pep talk. Thanks man, really appreciate what you do.
Great inspiration here! I have a full time job and I still find time to learn in my spare time. I wanted to quit SEVERAL times..lol. Keep going guys! And don't give up! Thank you for this video Chris!
Man, I love your content. Only the best get discouraged when other folks give up on themselves. . . I can only imagine, but it's obvious your employers feel incredibly lucky to have someone who is just so well-meaning and articulate, it really shines through. Keep up the terrific work, your encouragement is so very important, timely and impactful. Cheers, man!!
As a someone who struggled to pay attention, learning to how to learn has been huge for me. I'm a subscriber btw keep up the great videos, hopefully one day I can comment on one of your I've been hired!
@@UziTekk hello my friend thank you very much! I really appreciate ! Yes learn how to learn is a real topic. Actually I could make an entire video talking about it because it is a real sport to learn ! Power of little habits though ;) best
That was inspirational, and just when i thought i was going to give up on becoming a software engineer just because I don't think I have the brains for it, then I come across this video. Thank you man. This video is a life saver.
Great video, spot on with everything you said!! I personally find learning code difficult, but once you learn it can and will change your life financially.
First one to like the video, and first one to comment on it!!! This is the kind of mindset I have right now, I`m still learning and currently looking for a junior position, you are an inspiration to my wife, now she is a self-taught developer, and she became my inspiration as well! Thanks for this video!
I started coding at 13 years old and EVERY TIME I learn a new framework or language, I struggle with the above again. When you don't understand what's going on, it's easy to wanting to quit. BUT every single time I was struggling I learned even more than before.
Did u say 400-500k this year alone? Nice! Keep up the good work man. Im trying to get into it. AI and tech is the future. If i can get a jr dev job to start off my tech career, i'd be glad to just get in the door. Some people do expect that 6 figure income right away. Smh. it takes time to increase salary. Keep this content coming
great video Chris. I have been struggling with learning how to code. In the valley of sorrows right now due to javascript. But what you are saying here is resonating with me. Going to continue to push on so that in 2-3 years from now I am were I want to be in tech.
I don't believe in luck. There is just Preparation meets Opportunity . Opportunity is out there, that's just on me to be ready for it. Patients and relentless learning. Thank you for your work!
One of the reasons I wanted to be a developer is to give my dogs the best life I can give them, I get really emotional and depressed when they get sick, if one of them die I get wreck so damn hard where everyday I'm wanting to escape reality.
I'm not into memorizing all of the things in the language; I'm more into understanding how it works. I can sometimes understand source code and manipulate it. Whenever I struggle in coding, I look for a piece of source code somewhat related to my problem, analyze how it works, apply it to my own problem, and then, in a minute or an hour, my coding problem is solved. still have doubt in myself , but actually i was making a system right now on my own a grading system for our school . This is actually our thesis in computer science. Yes, I'm a computer scientist, but the knowledge that I've gained as a 4th-year computer scientist is, I think, not enough due to my lazy behavior. Especially during Pandemic, I didn't listen to my instructor during a Zoom meeting, and whenever there is a quiz or assignment, I just search on Google for the answer or copy my fellow classmates' answer. Especially in math, I'm struggling, but thank God I passed. And now I'm in my fourth year and graduating. In our thesis, I was with a group that is not capable of coding or may not be confident enough to build the system, but they are good in English grammar or whatever, so we have planned that they will make the documentation, and then I will be the one who develops the system. It's actually a big system. It's a grading system for junior and senior high school departments at our university. There's a lot of pressure going on in developing this system, but I'm glad I'm almost finished with it. I really just have a small understanding of PHP; I just watch a few tutorials and then I build it.
Great video bro. Software engineering is hard, that’s why companies pay big bucks. The road is not easy, the material is not easy, you never stop learning. Yeah, the rewards of that is a high paying salary. Oh and to crack into the tech industry is super hard, but very rewarding once you do.
I’m glad you acknowledged the recession. I can’t understand when people don’t. Regardless, I’m self taught and landed a job without a degree. Chipping away at my CS degree now part time while working full time and all I can say is there is no cheat code to coding. One algorithm at a time.
@MarlinFoundNemo Exactly. My main reason is for future career opportunities. Although most will say the lack of degree doesn’t hold you back, it may limit some potential at some point (management, director, etc.). Also, I love tech and want to build on my foundational CS knowledge.
Really it comes down to it where people or society got so comfortable that basically you can put everything online for free but a lot of people will not pull through just because it´s hard it takes so long yet so many without by the way judging their jobs work in call centers, Mc..
When you speak about your "Loved Ones". I really felt that Filipino culture and spirit we shared together. We work as hard for them and seeing them happy and to be able to provide just their basic needs is really something for me. I feel you bro and by the way. You're my Inspiration why I'm fully decided to change career next year to be a web developer. Cheers man!
Hey Chris! hopefully you get to read this message some time , just wanted to let you know i appreciate you making these videos and keeping a large majority of us motivated if not motivate those who recently viewed your channel . I related alot to this video especially the professional gamer portion of the video ;D . I spent 30k on a bootcamp to help me learn and they did a great job teaching me although it was for a set of skills that would've helped me get a job prior to economic collapse . I applied for various jobs and received interviews only to find out they required me to learn a lot of things i wasn't well versed in yet . Once i tried to learn those topics i felt like i was smashing my head into a wall over and over again until i finally got my head through the wall only to find out there was a door right next to me . Made me realize i needed to go back and learn how to learn properly when it comes to things like coding where its all about making things easier for yourself rather than just doing things to get it done . I will say if you haven't already create a video on the importance of networking , i haven't landed a job due to my own lack of skills but those interview opportunities that i received where almost always due to actually knowing someone who worked as a developer in person . Hence recommending going to tech meetups , events , or local startups. New companies in general are your best friend when it comes to getting interviews they cant afford the best devs and you are there before anyone offering what they need . Thank you for keeping me going... like actually .
A few years ago I started but did not have the resources now I am starting again veeeery slowly. I never thought that I would envision a future in tech. I will work on it as often (hopefully everyday).
This video is awesome. Thanks man. This is something that has always gad my attention but didn’t actually start until a couple of days ago. Going to work hard and learn and do what I have to do to get to where I want to be
currently learning code in code academy , its fun but I'm always needing to have to look up guides for the projects they give me and its pretty hard to understand, I'm making a lot of mistakes or don't even know how to put what I just learned into a project but after watching guides and trying it kinda becomes more understandable. knowing I'm only on day 2 of learning I'm sure after time and time it'll just become more natural which keeps me going to learn more and more.
As someone that feels I've been stuck in dead end jobs my whole life software development is the first time I truly feel I have a chance to change my life. My current job has been making me feel so stagnant and unhappy realizing I'm not gaining any type of personal progression on top of awful pay. I'm still a ways to go before I think I'll be job ready but this effort is for my future and I refuse to keep doing what I'm doing right now. I NEED a change.
I feel you man, I feel the exact same way, I have been learning to code for while but I feel like giving up but I then remind myself I hate my job, situation right now and I want to change it and better my life. I pray that we both succeed and we will man.
I always find it silly when people say money doesn't buy happiness' and they happen to be billionaires or extremely in debt/complaining about this debt all the time. Money enables you to make sure your family is safe, you can help your parents, being able to afford healthcare. Talking about the video, I talked to a recruiter the other day who was interviewing me and while there's A LOT of competition, not all of that competition that applies is qualified. This guy works for a startup and got around 400 CVs in less than a day, he had to take the twitter post down. Only 40 of those people had projects/the correct skills asked for the job. And out of those 40, only 9 (me included, thankfully) did the challenge as it should have been. Don't be discouraged, I never thought I'd get an interview, or even pass a challenge. Even if I don't get the job, this means I'm on the right track. Get more interviews. Do challenges. Make sure they are GOOD, don't do em half assed. Try to make an impression. I'm suire that even I've only been learning React for 2 months (and python for like 8), the only reason I got this interview in the first place was because I did my best on my project and cared for what I was learning. Wish me luck, another interview on Monday!
I am currently learning basic JS and is it freaking hard...(in college for web dev), and i have thought about the recession and the competitive market out there, 1 person vs 100k pro-dev. Thank you for the motivation to keep me thriving to become a better person in 3-5 years time.
This is such a refreshing palette cleanser from techlead’s why coding is dead video. Yes we in the US are in a recession rn but eventually we’ll overcome and be in the black again. There’s a level of perseverance, especially in low income people, that see this profession not only as a way to jumpstart a valuable career but to make a 180 change financially. The ability to not be in a constant state of poverty stricken trauma is the fuel that got him to where he is now and quite frankly I’m on the same train as of recent. Just graduated with a bachelors in the humanities and recently discovered the pay that software engineered earn. I started taking Harvard’s cs50 class immediately and I will be enrolling in a boot camp as well. Your testament is amazing brother. Yes, money does not buy happiness, but I’d rather go into a career I know will allow me to live the lifestyle I want rather than just getting to say I help people for a living and make bellow standard pay.
This is the reason I switched from web development to cybersecurity. The constant learning was taking all my time. There's no government work where the workload is easier either. I'm definitely glad that I jumped ship.
I never really found myself looking up a website so much, other than articles that informs me of certain stuff but other than that, I never visited a business's website for whatever reason. I'm really in it for the money.
Honestly i'm enjoying the skills im learning with coding, started with Freecodecamp for HTML but moved to The Odin Project and I am happy to learn skills, it's hard, complicated but super rewarding when I get something right. I work full time and when it's slow at work I do coding, I wake up early and do it because I want this as a career and I don't want a bootcamp if I can make it self made.
One thing I do like about freecodecamp is the certificate you get at the end. I’m still learning HTML and css but now that you put me onto the Odin project I will give that a try for a week to see which I like best
This is one of the BEST video you created, Chris! Kudos to you. How's it going with data engineering? I am a FE developer and have been thinking about switching as well. Would be really kind of you to reply.
Chris, i watched your movie until the end.. iI am studying by myself and repeating some part i don't understand over and over and become better myself. I can't wait get a junior job once i am used to with HTML and CSS. thank you for your inspired movie!
It's has taken some time to learn how to code. Its not that hard. But it takes persistent. I have been learning how to code for 2 years. Recently I've started applying for jobs. There is alot of competition. There's at least 100 other applicants applying for the same job here in North Carolina.
I've been teaching myself how to code for quite some time. I've also figured if I can monetize my skills in some other way online, then I'll do it. If I get a job, I get a job. Don't wanna learn the trendy things, I just wanna get paid
I'm not so sure tbh. Look at what Google is doing with self-writing code, and other companies using Generative AI to write code, low-code options, no-code, etc,. I'm not so sure what that means for developers.
So concerned about this too as a software engineer student. been asking my self with this new development of AI writing code . what's the future for young develpers
AI is not going to be able to 'learn' new technologies as they emerge. It always needs data i.e. existing human code, to work from. It has no motivation of its own. If the tech is new, and there's no existing code for the AI to learn (steal) from, what can it hope to produce? It really should stand for 'assistive information' rather than artificial intelligence, because that's all it will ever amount to. It's github co-pilot basically.
AI will not be able to understand requirements and write appropriate code/programs for decades at least. We're looking at anywhere between 20 and 200 years.
Chris I'm currently a paid on call firefighter who has mild cerebral palsy I'm getting into learning to code because I want to be able to have a CAREER that not going to wreck my body like 9 years of the fire service has
I am currently a paramedic working 76 hrs a week and make decent money. But I really like learning to program not just for the idea of more money but I love the brain stimulating challenge it gives. I would also love something that gives me more family time without being gone 24-48hrs at a time.
I'm 40 and in a low paid IT technician role. I did a little programming at university but not enough to know how to build anything. Is it worth learning at my age?
Hi Chris i dont know why but i find it really confusing when someone just go into tech just because of money,,,,am not against it...but you have nailed it
Yes, learning code is hard but thanks to you and myself for listening, watching and following your videos, I was finally able to get a job as a front-end dev in PH and I did this in only 4 months. It is possible guys, you just need the drive and mostly importantly, discipline
@@richardmartyns7978 you could say that hahah, after graduating I had a lot of time on my hand and didn't waste any of it, I practically learned freecodecamp maybe like 8 hours or more a day. I got addicted to it honestly even though JavaScript was difficult at first.
@@richardmartyns7978 yes, from Scrimba and then went on to build projects. As I did, slowly I would come across topics that the courses I took didn't cover and I would start to find solutions by myself or Google. Doing a complex project is key to solidifying your skill with React
I am about to graduate next month and spent the last three years learning how to code. Despite the “recession” I landed a software engineering role worth 140k comp. Ignore the noise and do what makes you happy, and everything will come.
Why would you say that it took you three years?
@@williamsshakesaspear4714 because it took three years lol
startup?
@@hassansyed6087 college made me waste a couple years lol
Wow! Very inspiring!!
Dude. The best motivation sentence: Imagine yourself in 3 years doing nothing and in 3 years doing something.... You blow my mind... thanks for your words....
"A lot of people say money can't buy happiness. I disagree" -Chris Sean
Money really can’t buy happiness. What it does buy….is FREEDOM to do more things. It’s the freedom that actually gives you happiness.
@@thyageshnathan598 yes, the freedom to just be.
@@thyageshnathan598 Yes, it gave me the freedom to be where I am now. Who knows where I would be if my $2 million hospital bill wasn't covered by insurance because of a car accident when I was a kid. Paraplegic now, but learning to code.
@@swallowedinthesea11 All the best :)
@@fahadahmed3508 Thank you, Fahad! The same to you!
Thank's for the motivation man.
I'm currently learning how to code and i freaking love it, i love creating, i love designing and all the process that make me build something from 0 to 100.
Nobody will make me quit i'm telling you.
I like the cut of your jib, brother
W mindset, but there will be times where you gonna lose this motivation. when you get stuck and can’t figure it out. when you feel like you not making any progress. we all been where you been when we started coding. keep it up king and never give up. 👏🏽
@@yaredghost5021 Thank you for the advises man
I love your videos! First of all, you are right and I find myself in 90% of your stories. I started from the bottom, alone and for 3 years I studied, I didn't go out with my friends, I only focused on succeeding in tech, I changed jobs to gain more experience and now I can say that I am 100% satisfied. I worked as a pipefitter before becoming a web developer. You have to be very hungry to succeed alone in tech. Because if you are hungry, you are also motivated, very motivated, and if you are very motivated and see the opportunity in tech, you will succeed. At least that's what happened to me. It's been 7 years since I started, I failed many times, there were times when I thought I was stupid or times when I thought I wouldn't succeed but I continued until I succeeded in tech. I worked on very low income just to gather experience. Once I got the experience, nothing could stop me from reaching where I am now.
You are absolutely correct Chris. I had given up on tech and just took a call center job when I was younger now 20 years later I am re learning how to code. I hate that I did that to myself. But I am going to keep pushing and get that job in tech.
Ay better late then never man, I’m a 21 yr old rn who has taken a passion for coding in the last yr and now going the self taught route. I’m taking a risk w this but I’d rather do something I have a fire in then waste away w something else. You got this bro and may you get all the best coming your way in your new found journey
@@itsyaboi5488hey I’m just curious how is self learning going for you
Don't hate yourself brother no negativity. You have realized your interests and potential so go for it!
I recently join a bootcamp where all concepts of programming like Python, C++, you name it are taught for free here in Nigeria. We are being trained as a blockchain developer. The bootcamp started with over 300 students. We are left with 30 now. Programming is fucking hard bro, it's for the tough ones.
It’s definitely not easy. Keep going!
Damn 10% remaining! Yeah it's like math and physics, only the strong will survive. Passion + discipline = success.
Hi what bootcamp is it? I'd to join
Can you share the name of the bootcamp
Love your motivation. Working hard is in my pedigree. Runs in my family. I'm 2 months into learning HTML and CSS and planning to learn JavaScript soon. I hope He blessed me as much as he has you. My reasons are much the same as yours.
Dude , I really feel the last part of the video 'Imagine 3-4 years from now...' and from my early 20s , I'm 27 right now , I was so motivated to learn how to programme , how to code , how to solve problems with an Engineer mindset but I didn't take an step further for so many reasons, and now I really need to learn to code because I already know what would happen if I don't take the first step , nothing , nothing will change on my life as it didn´t change in the las 6 years. Thanks for the last message
Chris, I'm 3 months into a 6 month bootcamp and learning a lot, but man I needed this video. Thank you.
YES. I started noticing friends distancing from me because I’m always studying and working and obsessing over coding (because I have to. I love it despite the hardships and altho I wanted to cry when I first encountered javascript x python) but if I want to be any good and the programmer I want to be in a few years, I’ve got to grind NOW. Work hard, chill later man, it’ll be worth it and if that’s what it takes, I’m in for it. Because I WILL make it. Period. Don’t give up when you hit a wall; imagine how AMAZING you’ll feel once you’ve overcome it.
P.S. I do make time for my friends. The ones distancing themselves are just not where I am now and that’s fine. You need to surround yourself with the right bunch. It’s not like I have no life at all lmao, just saying that sacrifices do need to be made here and then and some people understand and build you up on the way while others turn away and that’s cool🙏
I started programming about 4-5 years ago in high school for fun. I ended up having a knack for it working with languages like Python, C#, and PhP. 3 years ago I started learning C. It's my favorite language, I love it, but god it makes me feel so stupid so often. It's an incredible language that lets you do anything but with that control comes every possible way you can image to fuck everything up, it's like taking a jog through a minefield. I've made a few decently large projects with C, and I'm currently doing a BSc in CS with a focus on applied AI, and a BSc in applied Math. Both of which I'm turning into MSc degrees within the next 5 years. Hoping to work at Google in their AI department. I needed this video today. With the Winter being here and we never having any daylight these days I've been feeling my depression making a regression. Learning to code is really hard, so cudos to everyone that's trying to make it in this field.
Hey I’m currently looking for courses/online classes to become a front end dev. Do you have any recommendations?
Thats some hard words man, thank you so much for sharing. Im struggling with motiviation at the moment. I recently had surgery and am out of work so I have more free time than I ever have yet, I am struggling with staying focued. I needed this pep talk. Thanks man, really appreciate what you do.
I was never planning on giving up, I've just been very lazy about it. And this really motivated me; God bless you man really
With always working a job this is my kryptonite lol.
Great inspiration here! I have a full time job and I still find time to learn in my spare time. I wanted to quit SEVERAL times..lol. Keep going guys! And don't give up! Thank you for this video Chris!
Man, I love your content. Only the best get discouraged when other folks give up on themselves. . . I can only imagine, but it's obvious your employers feel incredibly lucky to have someone who is just so well-meaning and articulate, it really shines through. Keep up the terrific work, your encouragement is so very important, timely and impactful. Cheers, man!!
Hey Chris, honestly I agree with all you said - and it's a race you never end, you always have to learn.
As a someone who struggled to pay attention, learning to how to learn has been huge for me. I'm a subscriber btw keep up the great videos, hopefully one day I can comment on one of your I've been hired!
@@UziTekk hello my friend thank you very much! I really appreciate ! Yes learn how to learn is a real topic. Actually I could make an entire video talking about it because it is a real sport to learn ! Power of little habits though ;) best
That was inspirational, and just when i thought i was going to give up on becoming a software engineer just because I don't think I have the brains for it, then I come across this video. Thank you man. This video is a life saver.
Great video, spot on with everything you said!! I personally find learning code difficult, but once you learn it can and will change your life financially.
First one to like the video, and first one to comment on it!!! This is the kind of mindset I have right now, I`m still learning and currently looking for a junior position, you are an inspiration to my wife, now she is a self-taught developer, and she became my inspiration as well! Thanks for this video!
I started coding at 13 years old and EVERY TIME I learn a new framework or language, I struggle with the above again. When you don't understand what's going on, it's easy to wanting to quit. BUT every single time I was struggling I learned even more than before.
Been watching since 2018. I didn’t end up pursuing a tech career but I still enjoy your videos and seeing how far you’ve come!
Thanks for your video Im 49 years live in a south africa, I am going to try learn this
Did u say 400-500k this year alone? Nice! Keep up the good work man. Im trying to get into it. AI and tech is the future. If i can get a jr dev job to start off my tech career, i'd be glad to just get in the door. Some people do expect that 6 figure income right away. Smh. it takes time to increase salary. Keep this content coming
great video Chris. I have been struggling with learning how to code. In the valley of sorrows right now due to javascript. But what you are saying here is resonating with me. Going to continue to push on so that in 2-3 years from now I am were I want to be in tech.
I don't believe in luck. There is just Preparation meets Opportunity . Opportunity is out there, that's just on me to be ready for it. Patients and relentless learning. Thank you for your work!
One of the reasons I wanted to be a developer is to give my dogs the best life I can give them, I get really emotional and depressed when they get sick, if one of them die I get wreck so damn hard where everyday I'm wanting to escape reality.
Thank you Chris for video. I need this
I'm not into memorizing all of the things in the language; I'm more into understanding how it works. I can sometimes understand source code and manipulate it. Whenever I struggle in coding, I look for a piece of source code somewhat related to my problem, analyze how it works, apply it to my own problem, and then, in a minute or an hour, my coding problem is solved. still have doubt in myself , but actually i was making a system right now on my own a grading system for our school . This is actually our thesis in computer science. Yes, I'm a computer scientist, but the knowledge that I've gained as a 4th-year computer scientist is, I think, not enough due to my lazy behavior. Especially during Pandemic, I didn't listen to my instructor during a Zoom meeting, and whenever there is a quiz or assignment, I just search on Google for the answer or copy my fellow classmates' answer. Especially in math, I'm struggling, but thank God I passed. And now I'm in my fourth year and graduating. In our thesis, I was with a group that is not capable of coding or may not be confident enough to build the system, but they are good in English grammar or whatever, so we have planned that they will make the documentation, and then I will be the one who develops the system. It's actually a big system. It's a grading system for junior and senior high school departments at our university. There's a lot of pressure going on in developing this system, but I'm glad I'm almost finished with it. I really just have a small understanding of PHP; I just watch a few tutorials and then I build it.
Great video bro. Software engineering is hard, that’s why companies pay big bucks. The road is not easy, the material is not easy, you never stop learning. Yeah, the rewards of that is a high paying salary. Oh and to crack into the tech industry is super hard, but very rewarding once you do.
I’m glad you acknowledged the recession. I can’t understand when people don’t. Regardless, I’m self taught and landed a job without a degree. Chipping away at my CS degree now part time while working full time and all I can say is there is no cheat code to coding. One algorithm at a time.
@MarlinFoundNemo Exactly. My main reason is for future career opportunities. Although most will say the lack of degree doesn’t hold you back, it may limit some potential at some point (management, director, etc.). Also, I love tech and want to build on my foundational CS knowledge.
Really it comes down to it where people or society got so comfortable
that basically you can put everything online for free but a lot of people will not pull through
just because it´s hard it takes so long yet so many without by the way judging their jobs
work in call centers, Mc..
When you speak about your "Loved Ones". I really felt that Filipino culture and spirit we shared together. We work as hard for them and seeing them happy and to be able to provide just their basic needs is really something for me. I feel you bro and by the way. You're my Inspiration why I'm fully decided to change career next year to be a web developer. Cheers man!
Yeah, because nobody except Filipinos have "loved ones".
I’m glad it’s hard. No one pays you big bucks for easy work
Not gonna lie, that last part hit me hard. Thank you, i needed that
The last part of the story actually made me shed a tear, and that almost never happens. Ty brother!
Meant to watch this! working a lot interferes but going to push self that desire is still in me... Motivation to be a Blessing
Hey Chris! hopefully you get to read this message some time , just wanted to let you know i appreciate you making these videos and keeping a large majority of us motivated if not motivate those who recently viewed your channel . I related alot to this video especially the professional gamer portion of the video ;D . I spent 30k on a bootcamp to help me learn and they did a great job teaching me although it was for a set of skills that would've helped me get a job prior to economic collapse . I applied for various jobs and received interviews only to find out they required me to learn a lot of things i wasn't well versed in yet . Once i tried to learn those topics i felt like i was smashing my head into a wall over and over again until i finally got my head through the wall only to find out there was a door right next to me . Made me realize i needed to go back and learn how to learn properly when it comes to things like coding where its all about making things easier for yourself rather than just doing things to get it done . I will say if you haven't already create a video on the importance of networking , i haven't landed a job due to my own lack of skills but those interview opportunities that i received where almost always due to actually knowing someone who worked as a developer in person . Hence recommending going to tech meetups , events , or local startups. New companies in general are your best friend when it comes to getting interviews they cant afford the best devs and you are there before anyone offering what they need .
Thank you for keeping me going... like actually .
A few years ago I started but did not have the resources now I am starting again veeeery slowly. I never thought that I would envision a future in tech. I will work on it as often (hopefully everyday).
Different goals = different friends.
This video is awesome. Thanks man. This is something that has always gad my attention but didn’t actually start until a couple of days ago. Going to work hard and learn and do what I have to do to get to where I want to be
currently learning code in code academy , its fun but I'm always needing to have to look up guides for the projects they give me and its pretty hard to understand, I'm making a lot of mistakes or don't even know how to put what I just learned into a project but after watching guides and trying it kinda becomes more understandable. knowing I'm only on day 2 of learning I'm sure after time and time it'll just become more natural which keeps me going to learn more and more.
As someone that feels I've been stuck in dead end jobs my whole life software development is the first time I truly feel I have a chance to change my life. My current job has been making me feel so stagnant and unhappy realizing I'm not gaining any type of personal progression on top of awful pay.
I'm still a ways to go before I think I'll be job ready but this effort is for my future and I refuse to keep doing what I'm doing right now. I NEED a change.
I feel you man, I feel the exact same way, I have been learning to code for while but I feel like giving up but I then remind myself I hate my job, situation right now and I want to change it and better my life. I pray that we both succeed and we will man.
I always find it silly when people say money doesn't buy happiness' and they happen to be billionaires or extremely in debt/complaining about this debt all the time. Money enables you to make sure your family is safe, you can help your parents, being able to afford healthcare.
Talking about the video, I talked to a recruiter the other day who was interviewing me and while there's A LOT of competition, not all of that competition that applies is qualified. This guy works for a startup and got around 400 CVs in less than a day, he had to take the twitter post down. Only 40 of those people had projects/the correct skills asked for the job. And out of those 40, only 9 (me included, thankfully) did the challenge as it should have been.
Don't be discouraged, I never thought I'd get an interview, or even pass a challenge. Even if I don't get the job, this means I'm on the right track. Get more interviews. Do challenges. Make sure they are GOOD, don't do em half assed. Try to make an impression. I'm suire that even I've only been learning React for 2 months (and python for like 8), the only reason I got this interview in the first place was because I did my best on my project and cared for what I was learning.
Wish me luck, another interview on Monday!
Thanks for the reminder bro why I choose this. I was falling apart. Keep it coming
it's always the best time to learn to code, it's such a useful skill
I am currently learning basic JS and is it freaking hard...(in college for web dev), and i have thought about the recession and the competitive market out there, 1 person vs 100k pro-dev. Thank you for the motivation to keep me thriving to become a better person in 3-5 years time.
yea man JS is pretty hard been learning it for a year now and still get stuck
basic javascript is easy peasy lmao
@@MrBlackspoon sure
@@MrBlackspoon are u trying to feel better about yourself? i don't understand the reason for your comment
@@juneh5748 Just stating a fact.
Well said. This mentality “How will it be if I kept making efforts for three years?” can be applied to lot of situations!
Thumb up! Thank you for boosting up motivation!
This is such a refreshing palette cleanser from techlead’s why coding is dead video. Yes we in the US are in a recession rn but eventually we’ll overcome and be in the black again. There’s a level of perseverance, especially in low income people, that see this profession not only as a way to jumpstart a valuable career but to make a 180 change financially. The ability to not be in a constant state of poverty stricken trauma is the fuel that got him to where he is now and quite frankly I’m on the same train as of recent. Just graduated with a bachelors in the humanities and recently discovered the pay that software engineered earn. I started taking Harvard’s cs50 class immediately and I will be enrolling in a boot camp as well. Your testament is amazing brother. Yes, money does not buy happiness, but I’d rather go into a career I know will allow me to live the lifestyle I want rather than just getting to say I help people for a living and make bellow standard pay.
Needed this!! Thanks!! Chris!
This is the reason I switched from web development to cybersecurity. The constant learning was taking all my time. There's no government work where the workload is easier either. I'm definitely glad that I jumped ship.
Cybersecurity always seemed to interest me as well. How does the job market and future look for cybersecurity?
@@TheAndybobandyy It is difficult to get into but once you're in you're set! It's super easy to find jobs with an income increase.
@@CyberMachine does cybersecurity bring more income than web development?
@@faboxbkn I think it brings a bit less income but it also depends on your role in cybersecurity
Short answer... YES!!
Anything hard is worth achieving.
I never really found myself looking up a website so much, other than articles that informs me of certain stuff but other than that, I never visited a business's website for whatever reason. I'm really in it for the money.
Damn bro, thanks. You made me remember my goal
Thanks Chris!!!! Needed this
coding isn't hard. It's the discipline to learn and put in the time, is hard.
Honestly i'm enjoying the skills im learning with coding, started with Freecodecamp for HTML but moved to The Odin Project and I am happy to learn skills, it's hard, complicated but super rewarding when I get something right. I work full time and when it's slow at work I do coding, I wake up early and do it because I want this as a career and I don't want a bootcamp if I can make it self made.
One thing I do like about freecodecamp is the certificate you get at the end. I’m still learning HTML and css but now that you put me onto the Odin project I will give that a try for a week to see which I like best
I don't know how to thank you💖
Believed or not you saved my brain, because I'm about to to regret go to a wrong way.
Thanks so much bro.
you are really wise person dude. thanks for this content.
Your my inspiration for getting my move to tech engineering
Excellent video!
Much needed. Thanks, Chris.
You speak the truth...
Very well said sir, so honesty directly and facing with the reality, great video! Keep going!
This is one of the BEST video you created, Chris! Kudos to you.
How's it going with data engineering? I am a FE developer and have been thinking about switching as well. Would be really kind of you to reply.
Thanks for a great video man, you never fail to encourage people, keep it up
Greta Video Chris Sean! Know that yoru reminders are appreciated and fulfilling.
Chris, i watched your movie until the end.. iI am studying by myself and repeating some part i don't understand over and over and become better myself. I can't wait get a junior job once i am used to with HTML and CSS. thank you for your inspired movie!
thank you for your motivation words you just got my sub to the channel
I really needed to hear this inorder to keep coding
Hi!!! Am self-teaching myself, 😅 well said , thanks for the advice man
Thank you kabayan for the encouragement!
This were exactly the words that I needed, thank you🙏
Great words brother
I started 2 weeks ago. This is something I've always wanted to do
Thanks for the reality check! Back to work.
That living room is enough motivation for me to git gud at coding
I appreciate you chris thanks for the motivation
Love from The Navajo Nation USA 🫂
I appreciate you Chris:)
Lets get it👏🏼
It's has taken some time to learn how to code. Its not that hard. But it takes persistent. I have been learning how to code for 2 years. Recently I've started applying for jobs. There is alot of competition. There's at least 100 other applicants applying for the same job here in North Carolina.
I agree with you. Thanks for the motivation
I've been teaching myself how to code for quite some time. I've also figured if I can monetize my skills in some other way online, then I'll do it. If I get a job, I get a job. Don't wanna learn the trendy things, I just wanna get paid
I'm not so sure tbh. Look at what Google is doing with self-writing code, and other companies using Generative AI to write code, low-code options, no-code, etc,. I'm not so sure what that means for developers.
That will not replace developers. The point of that is to help make devs lives easier. Not replace them.
So concerned about this too as a software engineer student. been asking my self with this new development of AI writing code . what's the future for young develpers
AI is not going to be able to 'learn' new technologies as they emerge. It always needs data i.e. existing human code, to work from. It has no motivation of its own. If the tech is new, and there's no existing code for the AI to learn (steal) from, what can it hope to produce?
It really should stand for 'assistive information' rather than artificial intelligence, because that's all it will ever amount to. It's github co-pilot basically.
@@RealChrisSean is it possibly get job with just html and css?
AI will not be able to understand requirements and write appropriate code/programs for decades at least. We're looking at anywhere between 20 and 200 years.
Thanks man, this video really helped me.
I love this Video. Thank you.
Wut up Chris so how’s your dev business going ? Imma take a coding course from coding dojo instead of treehouse what you think ?
Thanks for the video
man i suck at math and logical stuff , should i learn to code ?
Chris I'm currently a paid on call firefighter who has mild cerebral palsy I'm getting into learning to code because I want to be able to have a CAREER that not going to wreck my body like 9 years of the fire service has
I am currently a paramedic working 76 hrs a week and make decent money. But I really like learning to program not just for the idea of more money but I love the brain stimulating challenge it gives. I would also love something that gives me more family time without being gone 24-48hrs at a time.
Exactly what I said on my first video on my channel last week.
Your house looks so nice man
I'm 40 and in a low paid IT technician role. I did a little programming at university but not enough to know how to build anything. Is it worth learning at my age?
Thank you Chris :)
Is coding in general more difficult than the medical field? Radiology to be exact?
Hi Chris i dont know why but i find it really confusing when someone just go into tech just because of money,,,,am not against it...but you have nailed it
people want the pot of gold before they travel the hard road to get to the pot of gold
Yes, learning code is hard but thanks to you and myself for listening, watching and following your videos, I was finally able to get a job as a front-end dev in PH and I did this in only 4 months. It is possible guys, you just need the drive and mostly importantly, discipline
Bro I leave in PH too. U mean u got a job I 4 months. Seems like u must be coding every minute of the day
@@richardmartyns7978 you could say that hahah, after graduating I had a lot of time on my hand and didn't waste any of it, I practically learned freecodecamp maybe like 8 hours or more a day. I got addicted to it honestly even though JavaScript was difficult at first.
@@kingsleykelechionwuchekwa7508 Did you learn react?
@@richardmartyns7978 yes, from Scrimba and then went on to build projects. As I did, slowly I would come across topics that the courses I took didn't cover and I would start to find solutions by myself or Google. Doing a complex project is key to solidifying your skill with React
Hey I’m currently looking for courses/online classes to become a front end dev. Do you have any recommendations? Or what’d you use