Thank you. It's been very discouraging as a prospective programming student and I appreciate the encouragement that we can still have a chance to make something of ourselves in this field.
Paul, new subscriber. Im in my forties and looking for career change. Im looking forward to the hard work and using my creativity to create something tangible. I think this is the biggest draw for myself in learning this specific skill. Failure is not an option, its a choice.
dude i love how real and honest you are, this was actually such a fresh breathe of air for me to hear. I want people to be more realistic, their is nothing wrong about the journey being hard if it is fun to you. The pain comes when us young new guys get the wrong expectations from people on youtube and even our bootcamps that we can find jobs in a matter of months easy. That is the furthest thing from reality and thats okay to admit! thanks for being honest with us
Thank you for your encouraging video. I’m going to send this to my husband who’s working hard to switch from embedded engineering to Dev Ops. He’ll get inspiration from you and will keep believing in himself.
I love coding as a hobbie. I like the feeling of the whole process and the logic behind it... but as a job, i feel very insecure. Thank you so much for the advice!
You are welcome and the feeling of insecurity I don't think goes away. I still feel or even though I have been in the industry now 5 years. I think it's the normal part. Maybe I feel this way because I am a self-taught developer.
To be honest. This is not something I spend to much time on. And in my particulate job mostly as a front end developer, I did not have many use cases of using complex concepts. It is mostly about understanding the tech and services I use, and being able to stick them together to make products that solve issues. But the one that I have used few times and knowing when it is the right time to use it as well as performance impact it may have. I would say, understanding recursion is important, and when to use it. But this year, I plan to spend more time on data structures and algorithms, so definitely will share what I am learning.
Paul, can you do video of comparison between trade jobs and programing? No one has done that on internet, but would be nice to see that, because it seems that trade jobs seem to be more in demand and it is easier to get in and pay seems to be good. Maybe now it takes to much effort, networking into programing to get good salary and job then trade jobs. What do you think?
This is a very good point. Back in the day, I used to work in construction. Really enjoyed it. You definitely can make some good money. I would have to do some research on the topic. Since I haven’t been in that industry for forever. But it is definitely a viable path. And in my opinion way more AI proof. My daughter is actually on that path. She doesn’t really care for coding. She work in the navy on fighter jets. Which is pretty cool. I really feel trade jobs will me making a comeback. But for me, it is important to find what you would enjoy. When I was younger, I live working outside and with my hands. Lol. Now I enjoy sitting home alone in front of my computer. In terms of trade jobs being easier. I don’t think it is the case. In any field, you need to build experience before getting the big bucks. But the most import part is not if you do coding or trade work. But you pick a career option that motivates you to work hard. At the end of the day, I feel that is what it comes down to. In my life, no matter what job I had, being owning my own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school, to doing construction and now coding. They were all challenging in there own way, and I wouldn’t say one is easier then the other.
@@CodingAfterThirty Good Points!! So to clarify one point, when I said easier I meant for easier to get a first job (trade job is hard). But things like HVAC technician, electrician can work indoors I think. But for sure some comparison between two would be rly good, you experience in two fields
Your coding is pretty decent, but looking at your previous videos, from an SEO perspective, I would be pretty annoyed. To be honest, good work but I hope that coding practice has changed. Well done, coding isn't for everyone, there has to be a passion to sit at the computer for long periods. Congrats.
Thanks for the question. In my mind, the answer is still yes. One thing that most people don't realize. Suppose you know how to code. It does not mean the only job available to you is a programmer. There are many other roles that folks can apply. I started as a software engineer but became a developer advocate since I love to teach and create resources for others. I also have friends who work on the support side of things. The reason why I made the change is because I always ask myself, if not this, what other options do I have? And I did not have any better ones so this is what I went for. To be honest, the process is difficult. So, if you are already making a decent living, you may have to take it into consideration. For me, it was the right decision, and if I were to start again, I would make the same choice.
@@CodingAfterThirty Thank you very much for your response:) The only thing I am scarred of is recruiters having Aegism issue and not take me into consideration when applying
It is not for you to make that judgment or to worry about. Since it is out of your control. Plus aegism i illegal since it is discriminatory. But with that being said, it happens. What I would just say, focus on your process of acquiring the skills that you need and being consistent. For additional resource you can check out this video as well as the free code camp course I mention in it. ruclips.net/video/jMFay5gVn5Q/видео.html @@szabobotond1198
thank you for the video im 26 years old (its very funny that i think im too old to code since all my friends have a cs deegree since they are 22) did a bootcamp a year ago now doing an associates degree in software engineering mainly code in react front end and backend node.js i have been looking for a job for the past year and its really hard but im still coding i do now a bit of freelance work for businesses in my village any advice also? and im was thinking of learning to develop stuff in vr what do u think of the subject?
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. I recommend sticking to one tech sector and keeping growing your skills until you get hired before switching to learning something completely new, like VR. I had the same issue and jumped from one tech stack to another when learning, which wasted a lot of time. The thing that helped me to get my first job is just sticking to the most common tech stack that my area was hiring for.
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Thank you. It's been very discouraging as a prospective programming student and I appreciate the encouragement that we can still have a chance to make something of ourselves in this field.
Thank you for checking out the video. And yes there is still a chance so don't give up.
Paul, new subscriber. Im in my forties and looking for career change. Im looking forward to the hard work and using my creativity to create something tangible. I think this is the biggest draw for myself in learning this specific skill. Failure is not an option, its a choice.
Honesty. Not always a bestseller so thanks for being honest.
Thank you for checking out the channel. 🙂
dude i love how real and honest you are, this was actually such a fresh breathe of air for me to hear. I want people to be more realistic, their is nothing wrong about the journey being hard if it is fun to you. The pain comes when us young new guys get the wrong expectations from people on youtube and even our bootcamps that we can find jobs in a matter of months easy. That is the furthest thing from reality and thats okay to admit! thanks for being honest with us
Thanks for checking out the channel. Yeah, just wanted to share my experience.
You're always such an inspiration, Paul.
Happy new year! 🎉
🙂 happy new years to you and your family. Appreciate the love and support.
very inspirational and down to earth. thank u
Thank you for checking out the video. 🙂
Thank you for your encouraging video. I’m going to send this to my husband who’s working hard to switch from embedded engineering to Dev Ops. He’ll get inspiration from you and will keep believing in himself.
Hopefully it will be inspirational. Thanks for checking out the video.
Keep on rocking Paul!
Thank you. Hope you have been well. Happy new years to you and your family.
@@CodingAfterThirty Thank you Paul, happy new year to you too. Would love to catch up sometime soon.
Happy new, bugless year! 🚀
Thank you. Happy new year to you and your family.
Always enjoying your content😎
Thank you for the watch and the support. 🙂
This gave me hope, thank you
Thank you for checking out the video.
I love coding as a hobbie. I like the feeling of the whole process and the logic behind it... but as a job, i feel very insecure. Thank you so much for the advice!
You are welcome and the feeling of insecurity I don't think goes away. I still feel or even though I have been in the industry now 5 years.
I think it's the normal part. Maybe I feel this way because I am a self-taught developer.
No job is secure, so enjoy it and learn as much as you can. That'll give you the best platform for when you need another job. :)
so inspiring
Thank you for checking out the channel.
Happy New Year!! Long time no see
Thanks Mateus. Happy new year to you and your family.
Great video.
Please, can you do a video about the common computer science concepts you learnt during your journey??
To be honest. This is not something I spend to much time on. And in my particulate job mostly as a front end developer, I did not have many use cases of using complex concepts.
It is mostly about understanding the tech and services I use, and being able to stick them together to make products that solve issues.
But the one that I have used few times and knowing when it is the right time to use it as well as performance impact it may have.
I would say, understanding recursion is important, and when to use it.
But this year, I plan to spend more time on data structures and algorithms, so definitely will share what I am learning.
@@CodingAfterThirty Thanks Man.
Paul, can you do video of comparison between trade jobs and programing? No one has done that on internet, but would be nice to see that, because it seems that trade jobs seem to be more in demand and it is easier to get in and pay seems to be good. Maybe now it takes to much effort, networking into programing to get good salary and job then trade jobs. What do you think?
This is a very good point. Back in the day, I used to work in construction. Really enjoyed it.
You definitely can make some good money.
I would have to do some research on the topic.
Since I haven’t been in that industry for forever.
But it is definitely a viable path. And in my opinion way more AI proof.
My daughter is actually on that path. She doesn’t really care for coding.
She work in the navy on fighter jets.
Which is pretty cool.
I really feel trade jobs will me making a comeback.
But for me, it is important to find what you would enjoy.
When I was younger, I live working outside and with my hands.
Lol. Now I enjoy sitting home alone in front of my computer.
In terms of trade jobs being easier. I don’t think it is the case.
In any field, you need to build experience before getting the big bucks.
But the most import part is not if you do coding or trade work. But you pick a career option that motivates you to work hard.
At the end of the day, I feel that is what it comes down to.
In my life, no matter what job I had, being owning my own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school, to doing construction and now coding.
They were all challenging in there own way, and I wouldn’t say one is easier then the other.
@@CodingAfterThirty Good Points!! So to clarify one point, when I said easier I meant for easier to get a first job (trade job is hard). But things like HVAC technician, electrician can work indoors I think. But for sure some comparison between two would be rly good, you experience in two fields
This Guy will do expliots.🎉🎉🎉🎉
Your coding is pretty decent, but looking at your previous videos, from an SEO perspective, I would be pretty annoyed. To be honest, good work but I hope that coding practice has changed. Well done, coding isn't for everyone, there has to be a passion to sit at the computer for long periods. Congrats.
Which part from an SEO perspective do you find his videos annoying? It will probably help him to make the videos better.
Still worth learning Web Development in 2024? With the market beeing down? I am 40 years young if it matters
Thanks for the question. In my mind, the answer is still yes.
One thing that most people don't realize. Suppose you know how to code. It does not mean the only job available to you is a programmer.
There are many other roles that folks can apply.
I started as a software engineer but became a developer advocate since I love to teach and create resources for others.
I also have friends who work on the support side of things.
The reason why I made the change is because I always ask myself, if not this, what other options do I have?
And I did not have any better ones so this is what I went for.
To be honest, the process is difficult. So, if you are already making a decent living, you may have to take it into consideration.
For me, it was the right decision, and if I were to start again, I would make the same choice.
@@CodingAfterThirty Thank you very much for your response:) The only thing I am scarred of is recruiters having Aegism issue and not take me into consideration when applying
It is not for you to make that judgment or to worry about. Since it is out of your control. Plus aegism i illegal since it is discriminatory. But with that being said, it happens.
What I would just say, focus on your process of acquiring the skills that you need and being consistent.
For additional resource you can check out this video as well as the free code camp course I mention in it. ruclips.net/video/jMFay5gVn5Q/видео.html
@@szabobotond1198
@@CodingAfterThirty many thanks! Wish you all the best! You have a great channel. Keep it up
thank you for the video im 26 years old (its very funny that i think im too old to code since all my friends have a cs deegree since they are 22) did a bootcamp a year ago now doing an associates degree in software engineering mainly code in react front end and backend node.js i have been looking for a job for the past year and its really hard but im still coding i do now a bit of freelance work for businesses in my village any advice also? and im was thinking of learning to develop stuff in vr what do u think of the subject?
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. I recommend sticking to one tech sector and keeping growing your skills until you get hired before switching to learning something completely new, like VR.
I had the same issue and jumped from one tech stack to another when learning, which wasted a lot of time.
The thing that helped me to get my first job is just sticking to the most common tech stack that my area was hiring for.