What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Software Developer
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- Опубликовано: 23 май 2024
- After being a software developer for a few years, I wish I knew these pieces of advice and warnings. I wish someone told me before I made my career switch. You don't know what you don't know.
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Nope, couldn't tell.
Great video.
😂😂😂
Finally somebody told the truth about money being a motivation to start coding. I don’t feel the guilt now 😅😅
Straight fax over here
Seriously
😂😂 I said this in a group chat and they all saw me as the Judas 😂 ... don't do it for the money ..do it for passion yadayada ... Oh Pls 😂 if I am putting my head down this lane them it got to be bringing good money 💰. .
That's my reason..
I started coding because I wanted to make games, but now I'm on a whole different path
My dream job is to be a therapist, but I'm a newly single mom. Now money matters a lot more than before! I'm not afraid of complexity, difficulty or learning new things. In fact I really love challenges! I studied Japanese for years & am well adapted to reading kanji. Yes I get tired eventually, but code is not intimidating compared to Japanese. At least it's in English still! I would say software is my second career choice, being that it's intellectually engaging but perhaps not spiritually fulfilling like therapy could be. I don't think I should complain about going with my second career choice for the sake of my child...good luck to me. 🌸
Good luck 👍
Recently , how are you ?
Do it and you never know what opportunities you’ll have in the future. You could re-visit therapy later in life. Beginning a career in tech can provide the financial resources to be able to do so. Just a thought
Good luck. I know being a therapist is your dream, but as a person who was an osteopath, it takes over your whole life and makes having a family time difficult. Software development allows a better life balance.
I can say japanese has helped me as a software engineer in a huge way!! I lived in Japan for 6 years and there are many parallels and skills that you can apply to coding.
As a software developer myself, I can definitely relate to many of the things you mentioned in this video. It's so true that the learning never stops in this field and there is always something new to learn and improve upon. Your advice about the importance of staying up-to-date with new technologies and being willing to ask for help when needed really resonated with me. Thank you for sharing your experiences and offering valuable insights for those just starting out in the field.
Not impressed
I've been a software developer for over 20 years. I went to college to study law and got a degree, but being a lawyer didn't seem right for me so i didn't go to Law School. I worked in sales from there and then decided i wanted to be a Network Engineer. I studied a few books and got a Windows Server certification and got a job as a NE at a very small startup office. It was an empty room when i started lol. I had setup two servers and about a dozen workstations, including backup software in less than a few hours and was then just twiddling my thumbs. My boss decided I needed something to do and said, "hey do you want to learn how to program?". I then essentially became a self taught developer, because back then there weren't a lot of classes available. There were mainly books and only a handful of websites with info. Microsoft documentation at that time was horrible and hard to follow lol There are so many classes and opportunities for learning now. I love doing what i do because I pretty much have to learn a new skillset practically every year because technology changes so quickly.
Kindly outline the so many classes and opportunities for learning how to program
That was so cool to hear how little info there was for such a booming field that it is now!
DUDE! YOU JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME!
I'm a Software Engineering student, I used to be a Google STEP Intern, even though finished the project and worked hard, I wasn't given a return offer so that was quite discouraging. But this video was most encouraging. My real passion is filmmaking, but filmmakers are many times called "starving artists" because of how difficult it can be to get a film made and make money in that career. So here I am studying Software Engineering in a university and I HATE studying the side stuff that goes with engineering with a passion because of how boring it is. I like it and enjoy it to an extent, but it's not my passion, and I always feel like a fish out of the water because everyone around is so "excited" about class, and it's not my favorite thing. But you being absolutely honest in saying that studying it and working for the money is an absolute valid reason motivates me because, in part, that's why I'm studying it, and the tip of levels to see the salaries, BOY did this change things. And how you got hired and learned to code yourself just motivates me even more to become better at my craft. And you saying it actually is hard, just motivates me because I know I'm doing it right.
You just earned a subscriber! Thank you so much for sharing realities of Software Engineering. You just opened my eyes to a whole new world. God bless you, man!
Great points! And best of luck beating your brothers! 😁🔥
Hahah thank you, I won’t need luck if I learn how to animate like you!
Agree! Also, secretly competing my big sis as well... He he heeee
Just want to thank you for telling people they can do it even if it's hard! Feel like a lot of the 'motivational' tech videos are just making you not want to do it because it's hard and you won't find a job but seeing you do it and tell me I can means a lot! Thanks 💙
Absolutely! I’m glad you liked it
Thanks Jeremiah for all the insight, looking to change my career path and start fresh to the industry. Your videos really inspired me to pursue it!
I absolutely love your editing style and camera presence! None of the editing feels awkward,and actually creates a very comfortable environment. It's rare to find a channel like that, so thank you, and keep doing what you're doing :D
Ikr 💁🏻♀️
I have 0 true experience but I have to say it was made as a point of caution that the world of tech is constantly changing. I think from my perspective this is comforting because while I am new and learning something new. It tells me that even the most experienced people are also in my shoes facing a new issue and having to learn something they haven't seen before.
😊 Age 61
Just getting started in this exciting coding world!
Thanks for your encouraging video.
Awesome, all the best for your journey! 😉
Thank you so much for sharing experience, thoughts and takeaways from your experience in the tech industry. We need more videos and helpful people like you!!
I've never liked a video and subscribed to a channel as fast as this. You're like the chillest dude ever fr. Cheers!
Totally agree with all your points! I used to think your college mattered, that software engineering would be easy, and that you had to be a developer to enter tech. Now I’m realizing that nobody cares about your college, that software engineering is always changing, and there are many options if you don’t like to code. This video really hits the nail on the head.
m.ruclips.net/video/FlzMdzD4Aqc/видео.html ❤️✌️❤️🇺🇸❤️✌️❤️
Which options you mean i cant code properly but doing a IT releated Degree soon
@@ExTr3M8IT and computer science are completely different. IT is using the software and computer science is building and developing the software.
Degrees still matter and give you an edge for a lot higher compensation from companies.
Really liked this video, have mostly just researching peoples journeys and trying to pick the best route for me. I loved how easy this video was to understand from someone who has just made "hello world". I thank you for your time to make this! Shall be in the discord soon.
this is totally relatable, I made a decision last year April with one of my friends who is also an architetct to diversify into software engineering because we were wanted more income. we couldn't even spell 'div', despite our current office jobs we started self learning through RUclips videos, docs and now we are both preparing for an hackathon.
Love the video! I'm just starting to learn about this career field, and this video really intrigued me to keep going further.
I’ve heard different devs say different things about college. I know someone with 10 years of coding experience who said college made him a better developer and someone with 2 years experience saying it gave him nothing and he wished he did boot camp. It really depends-obviously boot camps are the quickest way to learning industry knowledge, but the basics are important so companies don’t see you as a risky hire
That is true. In the real world, there are a combination of people with degrees, and some who are self taught. Both people can be good in coding in the end. But alot of the RUclips videos these days just talk about dropping out and teaching yourself. In truth, some people do better with college, some do better by themselves
Love your content! Never stop your grind 💪🏾
Thank you so much for the support
Genuinely appreciate that this video was a POSITIVE “What I wish I knew…” video. Normally come across the same video titles that only have negative points to make.
Love this content!
I hate the negative videos
That’s something I wish there were more of on YT. I see too many videos on Software Engineering that can feel negative and demotivating, making you wonder if I picked a good career path. Granted, you always see negative videos on RUclips on everything
Started my coding boot camp not too long ago and this video is awesome! Thanks so much for your content!🙌🏽
How’d the boot camp go bro, we’re you able to learn any coding language’s?
Do u mind sharing info on the boot camp u attended, please. Thanks in advance.
Awesome to see you back! Hope you're 💯
Been busy working on trying to become full time content creation. I’m close
This video and your presentation are both so helpful! Thank you!
im so interested in getting into coding and how to start my journey of possibly becoming a software developer. this video truly pushed me to look into it more and take initiative, thank you !!
Awesome, all the best for your journey! Maybe my tutorials are also helpful...😉
I loved this video! As someone trying to break into tech from finance, this was super motivating and helpful.
Good luck stranger and future software developer
Why do u wanna change from finance to tech pls
I just subscribed because you were able to point out many things about coding (pros/cons). I made a pivot due to COVID and choose to code because of the money. No prior knowledge and jumped in grad school to learn while paying thousands of dollars. No background in coding and struggling learning it. Thank God your video inspired me with your perspective. Keep going brother and I look forward to speaking with you some day
lmao man I love the energy in this vid, thank you so much for making it! I did a whole ass B.S./M.S. in a STEM field I regret and was about to reroute back to doing a computer science degree this year like I wanted to when I first started college. Didn't do it then 'cause I thought I was too dumb for it. It's good to know there are ways to get into the field without the traditional route, so it looks like I gotta get my act together and start grinding out the self-study path. Appreciate you!
Good luck!
Great video. Just to add to the list in 16:10, there is also the Quality Assurance (e.g testers) path for those who may be interested. 🙂
m.ruclips.net/video/FlzMdzD4Aqc/видео.html
I am in my basic of Software engineering course. I am motivated by your story and I hope to improve on this field better and better. Thanks for the insight!
Best of luck!
I like your fresh take on things. You surely know how to make good videos. Keep making more! I've subscribed :)
Thank you soooo much for this video! I am just embarking in this field, and this solidified that I'm on the right track 😀
You got this!
Only reason I'm in college is because I'm a First Gen Student x3 down to great grandparents on both sides.
I take the classes already knowing mostly everything they teach because I study outside of just college work so it honestly just gets me internships and work experience. Doing these internships will open up offers where you can start off at 100k-150k+ straight out of college if they see you know what you're doing to some extent.
Any advice I’m 17 currently taking a free CS50 course from Harvard and I’m learning C rn. I start college in the fall for computer science any advice?
Start off at 150k+?? I really think your enthusiasm is great, but do not expect this kind of salary at all. Your starting pay will almost certainly not be anywhere near 150k, which is why it’s much more better to expect a starting salary around the 60-75k mark.
@@maxadonna6545even then that’s such great pay😭😭
This video is so FULL of useful tips. I'm taking the first steps to get started in coding tonight!
Still coding ? Just wondering
@@medimedi9082 I've been so inconsistent. No good reason. I need better discipline. I'm resuming practice again today. I found a program that fits for me. I've learned so much. All I need to do is focus.
I absolutely loved this video! It was a fun watch, yet very informative at the same time.
I’m looking for job security and decent pay, all without a college degree. I love problem-solving, so I think I’ll learn more about coding to see if it’ll be a good fit for me.
Thank you for creating this video!
Ayyy I appreciate the comment!
This video just gave me mad hope! Im starting a bootcamp September & you and your brothers are too cool! 🔥🔥🔥
Ooo which one? Congrats on getting started with your journey
I appreciate these tips! I’ve recently started a programming Boot Camp and I’ve found it very enjoyable. I was already interested in this occupation, for my future, but you just sealed the deal.
Which one ?
I recently had to leave my career in construction after breaking my back and have spent the last year and half at 30 trying to find a new career path that I can get into. This doesn’t seem as bad as working in Phoenix when it’s 120 at 6am in the morning 😂 but I’m not down playing it’s definitely going to be a large learning curve for me.
Love this got a calling back after working in product management for almost 8yrs. I’ve got a bachelors in computer science major software engineering. Hoping I can refresh my brain back to coding. Thank you for this video.
I appreciate the useful information and relatable tone of this video my guy💯 I am currently looking into what will the best option for me to get into programming this year 🤞🏿
Of course we all do things for money, it’s a very essential tool to do darn near anything. I am balanced, I love technology and I am glad what I am passionate about pay wells, but you did bring out very great points. Keep going and growing man, don’t give up 💪🏿💯‼️ I am glad to see more people who look like me involved in tech‼️ And man I am glad to hear that your family is winning and working towards great things‼️ I wish peace, love, positivity, abundance, and many great things for all of you guys ❤️💚🖤💛‼️I have been on and off with my coding journey, but I am back on track, and I am glad that there is a LARGE community for coding‼️
Welcome back to the grind! Thank so much for these uplifting words my guy
Love the energy and information of your videos so far. New subscriber here looking to get into the tech field. Thank you!
Thanks and welcome
Thank you for this…still trying to get in the field but your video gave me ideas for my approach in 2023
Great video and great to listen to you discuss your personal experiences
Maybe I should talk about my experience a bit more, people seem to be enjoying and getting value. Thanks for this!
I'm currently in the process of enrolling in school for a CS bachelor's degree and I'm so glad I watched this video beforehand. School is 9/10 the best route for me personally however, it does add another layer of experience to self teach within any free time I am handed. Thanks for the good advice!
This is so helpful seeing as though I know nothing about coding, but want a secure job that pays well. I’m also strapped for money for school, and the government believes I don’t need help. So glad I came across this video! Thanks!!
Lmk in my discord if I can answer any of your questions along the way
Thankyou for this inspiration! I love your candid way of explaining 😄
You are so welcome!
I love Chris, i had the same experience but the algorithm that spit out was a video with an OG named Stef and he runs studio web, his teaching style is openly unique in his own way of making stuff stick
This was so insightful as it explained things from another angle nd perspective. Thank you
You're a real one for making this video. Thank you! I've lately been thinking about switching careers to change my life. This is incredibly motivating
Go for it!
what are you switching to? any advices for me? just starting out uni
@@woolgloves software engineering. And sorry I don't have much as I'm just introducing myself
Facts on every point! Same things I wish I knew.
Broo… You inspired me so much! Thank you!
First time seeing your videos and was subscribed by the end. Quality content man!!!!
First time reading one of your comments, and I hope it’s not the last. Thanks for the sub!
College prepares you for a lot of things besides particular skills. For me, I learned how to think in a more effective way. I learned how to learn. Simple, prerequisite classes, like history, literature, and creative writing, had a huge impact on my future. The literature class in particular opened up my mind and perspectives in ways I never imagined. And putting the classes aside, the experience also prepared me for life and relationships. I was independent for the first time in my life for four years, taking care of my own schedule and responsibilities. There are so many other things about college that are valuable besides the actual classes. And I just went to a small state school, nothing spectacular. But if you are older, and already in that work or career mode than this would not apply. But if you are young and trying to make that decision, just something to consider
Really? I’m miserable in those classes even if I know how to do the problem
im 16 now entering Junior year in high school and I really had no other career choices I was interested in. So I felt like there was a blank cloud in my mind but then I heard of Software engineering and it seems so cool to me so I'm so grateful for you making this video
Hey it’s been 3 months just wanted to check how it’s been. Are you still interested in software engineering? since I’m also in the same boat as you
Great video man! Thanks super helpful
Love this! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I'm happy I came across this video. I am a linguist but surprisingly curious to learn what coding is, but still afraid I don't have a background degree or knowledge in computer science. I started few weeks ago, so with this video and comments I know I can do this🥰 WISH ME LUCK GUYS
three days for me, good luck!
Good luck
I’m starting today.
Gud luck. Started too. Do you need a study buddy?
How’s studying guys?
you can do it i
I so needed to hear this! When I get frustrated learning to code I feel like giving up because I must not love doing it enough or I wouldn't get frustrated. But I'd always go back because of the money and then feel guilty because it was the money that motivated me, instead of "the love of binary" - that's it, no more guilt. It's okay to do it for the money.
👌
Awesome video!! Currently a SWE, but the road to get here was difficult. Knowing what to expect ahead of time definitely would’ve helped me manage my expectations.
I haven't finished watching this video and I already liked it! Thanks for being sincere bro! I'm planning to move into SW for the money! Bash me but I need the funds plus I love to solve problems
I needed to hear this. I'm on week 4 of a 16-week Bootcamp. Thank you :)
Congrats on getting started on your journey!! Which bootcamp???
What boot camps do you recommend! I’m 24 and just started learning about this lol
Did you figure out？
Which one?
Alright.. You got me with the “really nice people on the Internet, that will like and even subscribe to your channel.” 😂🤣 Starting this self taught journey as I just got out of the AF myself! Looking forward to more of your videos, tips and tricks and well…doing the damn thang! LFG.
I'm looking forward to you looking forward to my next videos
Nice video, man! Thanks for sharing your experience
Thanks for watching!
It's so refreshing seeing someone talk real about how much money you can make, I feel most programmers/ youtuber try being humble but it's nothing to be ashame of, (I know It depends on the position and the company you end up) but It's your job and you should be proud
Great content as always 🤙🏾
I’m just starting my journey of learning CS and Python so I can provide a better life for my daughter and loving girlfriend (her mom). Really unhappy on my current career path with not a lot of upside, I’m a narrow web flexo press operator. I’m excited to learn and really wish I didn’t scree off so much in high school haha oh well. I appreciate your videos and can’t wait to learn 😁
Same, was super unhappy with the military and decided to make a change. Best decision I've ever made. Lmk how it goes for you
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing and explaining. I'm gathering some background info to make a gainful career transition, so I appreciate you points! Your options at the end, were also very helpful... I will now rsch UI/UX as well, for more specifics. Thanks for the info, and thanks for the chuckles :-D
I just subbed your always giving the best info for someone who wants to become one very soon please keep dropping good vids 🙏 all information is good information
I was teaching myself and I was building pretty good but basic websites but I really feel like I needed the structure of a degree program so I am doing a two year degree online which I start in two months and I will be done with my A.S degree in Web developer in 12-18 months due to having a ton of gen ed classes.
Same! I also learned some things on my own but started college four months ago. The guidance, the set agenda with projects and working with a team are way more key for me. Good luck in your program and future career!
Finally Finally someone just says it like a normal conversation. You hit all the points that most people want to know. Like it's too taboo to talk about money or education. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I just needed to know what direction to take to learn. What the job is actually like. How much money will I make. Is it worth it. Please keep this up!
I need to go back to my roots, I want my future videos to be informative, fun , and inspiring. I'll make some more
Hello Jeremy,
Thanks for uploading this video. I'm a new to computer science and all it's fields. But I'm ready to learn coding.
Thanks again
Thank you for the video. Enjoyed watching this, really great info. As I dive into learning more about software development and programming 😃
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Jeremiah,
I just wanted to let you know that this video has really very motivated me to get into coding. I'm inspired than ever. Gonna come back here in few years and let you know I did made it. Thankyou
-AryaJ
m.ruclips.net/video/FlzMdzD4Aqc/видео.html
W mans, wish you the best on your journey, keep working!
Update ??
@@Jose-hv3bm in few years not months?
2:20 - 3:00
After college, I did Coding Dojo, re-enrolled at my college for second degree in com sci. Now, 4 years later my professors told me to pursue something else as I didn't get passing grades. And I'm not afraid to go with the self-taught route as there are plenty who did it.
So did coding dojo help u get a career?
@@isaiah1of187 It made me realize coding is what I wanna do. I could've found a job sooner instead of going back to college. But I was going thru depression back then.
@@stevensong8784 W manz
Thank you for this video!
First time watching your video and I'm very impressed
You have a wonderful vibe
This gives me so much hope at 33. I love making money but am teaching…even with a masters it’s not great! Ha! I decided to take some courses, as well as go back to get a degree in CS.
Along with my love of making more money, I love nerds. 😜
I’m pretty sure I’ve found the perfect field😂😍
Same! I’ve always loved teaching but wanted to get PAID. I didn’t realize you can teach anything you’re good at. I’m super excited to start my new job it’s almost all teaching!
@@JeremiahPeoples For coding? If it's boot camp, I have a few questions for you. For example, will they hire developers without a CS degree (even if you have a MA in Ed)? If so, what's the entry-level salary like with 6 months of coding boot camp classes? Yay have fun! Teaching can be awesome when you gettin paid!
@@nreimer100 it’s a developer advocate position. I’d say fresh out of a bootcamp you could expect 70-85k. Your next job should be like 125-190k. Your credentials don’t matter as much as how you display your skills in your portfolio. I have 0 education on my resume. ( sorry for the typos this is me pre-coffee)
Thank you so much for this video!! I am at a crossroads professionally at the moment. I taught math for almost 15 years. When I started college many moons ago, I initially studied computer science and learned Fortran and C++. I probably just really dated myself. 😂😂. I’m definitely going to look into Coding Dojo!!! TFS!!!
I really love this video I watched now, just gave me more boost to studying more and becoming a software developer.
Thank you for sharing great info and personal experiences. Good video.
Glad it was helpful!
I've been in healthcare for almost 8 years and burnt out(thank you COVID) and this was really motivational to keep learning to code and do IT
You got this!
Doing it for the freedom that comes with the money! Love your channel! Keeping me motivated. Girls in Tech…here we go 🎊🎊🎊💪🏽
Life changing freedom frfr
girls in tech 😭🙏 scared of the misogyny but let’s hope i come across nice people
great video, I wanted to explore this career path and I love the way you made this in such a fun and made in a simple understandable way
if you love what you do it never feels like work. Great video.
Coding bootcamps are like the technical school version of a traditional computer science degree. It’s more efficient than a 4 year college! I think those salaries are available for big companies though. I like tech because it’s one of the few industries where you can work remotely! Most jobs are in person. Also, in regards to changing, I remember when var was still used in JavaScript! Now it’s let when declaring variables
I’m in a 4 year going through the coding part now and I complete agree but how far does the boot camp go in term of networking for a job and how much money on Average you think to go through it?
Haa or if you work in the government you don't have es6 yet. I still use var lolol
@That one Guy
Like I said i've worked with engineers from a lot of different background. Typically you get paid for the position you can do not your education.
You look a lot like that actor from Archive 81 on Netflix.
Thank you for this information!!!
I love your energy! Thank you for this informative video!! newbie self learning here.
Glad it was helpful!
Feel free to drop by our discord if you have any career / code questions
This was a super great video, I’m in the medical field looking to switch careers but afraid to leave my jobs paying 32-40 dollars a hour. Medical field is so stressful and draining that I have no work life balance . I just wanna learn how to do something, do it at its best, work alone 50% of the time and 50% explain/ talk/ sale to peoples maybe. And still make great money.
I also agree with one of your comments , I wanted to get into real estate too, but I want to be able to make lots of money to put towards that so I can work on having passive income , to working part time and just traveling and having fun. HELP LOL 😅
Yeah leaving a job paying 32-40 would be hard. But tech is probably more sustainable. Since you have a good job right now I would try and self teach at your own pace.
You can look into 100devs
@@JeremiahPeoples I’m actually thinking of going to the Online school. WGU for the software developer . Have u heard anything about this school. $3575 per 6 months and u get as many classes done as u want and can graduate with a bachelor’s within 6 months . My current healthcare job I can always go PRN or part time and my pay would jump up an extra $20 while I can study software development
@tajhagrady4055 did u end up starting? How did it go?
Thank you so much!! How would you describe the men-to-women ratio in tech? As a woman, I’m very intimidated by how men-dominated engineering is
Woman always bring sexism into it
@@autoblipper3546 because it is a very real thing dummy
New subscriber here! 🙋🏾♂️I just started my coding journey this year by learning in a free bootcamp. I’ve hit my first wall in terms of subject matter but watching your video definitely gave me the push I needed to keep at it. Hope all is well!
Drop your questions in my discord I’ll try and answer!
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i enjoyed ur video jeremiah, i am currently learning python as a beginner and i would say i am walking away with good knowlegde from this video, thank you for this video, liked and subscribed🥰
Ive been trying to get into mechanical engineer for like 7 years just to make 65000 a year maybe... I didnan indeed search of software engineering salaries and developer salaries and was stunned, imagine if i spent that time on the right career, now im trying to self teach myself cuz 150000 a year is one hell of a motivation
Lol true about the salaries. But, there’s more to a job than money. If you enjoy Mechanical Engineering, stick with it! I’m in a similar situation as you, but I’m trying to decide on a major between Engineering (either Aerospace or Mechanical) and Computer Science
@@benkauffman9810 Honestly i literally can't even afford to become a mechanical engineer, software however i can get into with as little as 200 bucks (allegedly), I enjoy mechanical engineering but i dont think i would enjoy the job title of mechanical engineer, if i can make bank in software have a healthy work environment and afford to build my own shop in my garage so i can do mechanical engineering projects as a hobby that would work for me I enjoy engineering in general good advice, when i flew a plane for the first time my pilot instructor was doing aerospace, he seems to love it! My advice is whatever you do get a job related to it so you stay motivated, but mechanical and aerospace go hand in hand it really doesnt matter which one you do as long as you do well in school
I really enjoy software development, super rewarding work. But I like you I have other plans that coding can help me achieve. I wan't to get into real estate investing and coding is going to help me do it.
@@JeremiahPeoples attaboy!
Yea so many engineers switched to software engineering once they see those software dev salaries
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@Jeremiah Peoples how often do you work though? Like daily hours.
@@HandMadeWrath I'll like to co-ask.😊
I literally use nothing I learned at university , I picked up basic syntax and an idea of differnt languages and differnt career fields but 100% I have learned the most valuble skills on the job
Hola, I just found this video while trying to find inspiration from people who became software engineers as self-taught. My wife and I are exicted to learn how to code and we've started learning HTML and CSS as self-taught but sometimes we feel no inspiration to continue, however, we're still moving on. I wish you the best on your carreer. Saludos desde Nicaragua!
As a software dev major, this video was very helpful!
Awesome video! Thank you!
"back in my day i did it for the love of binary" 😂
How is your work-life balance? That's the thing that scares me...the "need" to learn all the time even in my FREE time.
I don't like that at all.
How many hours per week do you spend learning outside work?
It’s a great work life balance. On the job learning is a thing as well so not everything you need to learn you have to do on your off time
I’m changing jobs currently so I’ll let you know how it goes
@@JeremiahPeoples Thanks. Please do. Best of luck !
Great channel bro!