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You've Been Lied To About Learning How To Code | Jeremiah Peoples | Podcast Episode 21 Jul 26, 2023

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Jeremiah Peoples transitioned from working in the Air Force to getting his first job in tech. He shares his journey and talks about the necessary grit it takes to make it into tech.

The HIDDEN Challenges of Being a Software Engineer 2023 – Can You Handle It? Apr 18, 2023

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In this video, I reflect on my seven-year journey in the tech industry and discuss how it has completely transformed my life. Despite starting as a software engineer without a clear understanding of what the role entailed, I have grown in my career and tripled my income since my first layoff. However, the tech industry is much more challenging than people realize. It's not just about getting your first job, but also having the endurance to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. From front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to diving into data engineering and learning Python, Postgres, and more, the learning never stops. In addition to the constant learning curve, the tech industry also goes through periods of layoffs and reduced job opportunities. This video explores my experience of these challenges and shares insights on how to stay relevant and competitive in a constantly evolving field. Join me as I discuss the importance of endurance, adapting to change, and investing in your tech career. #TechJourney #SoftwareEngineering #WebDeveloper

The Problem With Learning Code "ONLY" For The Money Dec 12, 2022

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In this video, I discuss how you do not need passion to become a software engineer. This is a myth that has been perpetuated for many years, and it is simply not true. I talk about the different paths you can take to becoming a software engineer and how having passion is not one of them. If you are interested in becoming a software engineer, watch this video!

The Sad Reality About Learning Code On Your Own | Rant Dec 09, 2022

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So you want to be a software engineer?? Well, unless you have some coding genius friends or family members to teach you the ropes – learning code can be an incredibly frustrating and isolating experience. In this video, I talk about the harsh reality that most people don't tell you about learning to code on your own – and how much luck has to do with it. Link to Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/comments/vwgqd6/the_sad_reality_no_one_tells_you_about_learning/ Zero To Mastery Courses I That I Recommend Below: - Master React.js Here: https://bit.ly/LearnReactNow - Complete Jr to Sr Web Dev Roadmap: https://bit.ly/Jr2SrRoadMap - Master FAANG Coding Interviews: https://bit.ly/FAANGPREP 1-on-1 Mentorship: https://calendly.com/chrissean Chris Sean Talks Podcast: https://spoti.fi/2YuqPEY TikTok & Twitter: @RealChrisSean Developer Branded: https://developerbranded.com Join my discord channel: https://discord.gg/KJEcMJ6U6H timestamps: 0:00 - 0:19 Intro 0:19 - 1:29 - Coding Dojo 1:29 - 23-21 - Main content Sponsored by Coding Dojo

The Truth About Becoming A Software Engineer | Ep 12 Dec 02, 2022

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You've probably heard that software engineering is a high-paying, in-demand career. But is it really the right choice for you? In this video, we'll dispel some of the myths about software engineering and give you an honest look at what the job is really like.

Life as a Software Engineer is NOT What You Think... Oct 31, 2022

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You've probably heard that a software engineering career is among the best in the world. But you may not know that it's really hard. Think again! This video takes a look at the harsh reality of life as a software engineer. Long hours, hard work, and stress are just some of the things you'll have to deal with. So before you take up this career path, make sure you're prepared for what's in store!

Meta May Layoff 12,000 Engineers: What This Means For Web Development Oct 18, 2022

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In what is being called the biggest and first layoff in Facebook history, the company is set to cut 12,000 jobs – most of which are more likely engineers. This news has sent shockwaves through the tech world and left many people wondering what this means for web development? In this video, we examine the implications of these layoffs and try to answer that question. We also discuss how this might impact the future of web development as a whole. News article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-is-...Layoffs website: https://layoffs.fyi Chris Sean Talks Podcast: https://spoti.fi/2YuqPEYTikTok & Twitter: @RealChrisSean Developer Branded: https://developerbranded.comJoin my discord channel: https://discord.gg/HctAeFh

You Will Never Make ENOUGH Money | The Sad Truth In Tech Sep 19, 2022

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You will never make enough money. You will always be chasing the next dollar, the next raise, and the next promotion. But what if you stopped chasing money? What if you learned to be content with what you have? In this video, I share how my experience as a software engineer has taught me to be content with my income. I hope it inspires you to do the same!

Lane Wagner Quit His 200k Tech Job To Teach You CS (No Computer Science Degree Needed) Sep 13, 2022

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CEO of Lane Wagner shares how and why he quit his 200k data engineer manager job to help people make it into tech.

I'm Not A Real Software Engineer (I Was Never a Developer) Sep 06, 2022

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I'm Not A Real Software Engineer (I Was Never a Developer)