Is it time to give up transition to software developer

[GeeMale]

May 2018 I decided to explore software development as a career and August2018 is when I interviews with bootcamp director. April 2019 I passed coding assessment after a bit of self taught html, css, JS.


I also have a BBA in general business if it means much or not.


Today I still have not transitioned into a developer...mainly because of exploring different avenues to get into the field.....while being non-chalant financially.

1)Triedd self taught using courses after accepted but got tired after couple months

2) saving money for full time bootcamp while not going to work seemed like a good idea except I was using my money for other expenses, things to invest on.

3) IT training/staffing agencies are a joke...tried them they suck.


Found out about another option through springboard last month. It's self paced while able to work full time...and still can complete in 9 months and finance option is very straightforward.


It's been 2.5 years almost since I first spoke to bootcamp director, should I take what my friend said with grain of salt and forget about bootcamp option since fate must have it that it's not for me?

 

[Lookatu]

I've been in the industry for years and you should ask yourself if it's something you really want to do. I see people come and go due to the money aspect but it's not something they truly like and they find out later.

If you are still interested in it, I find more value in a subscription to Safari Online Books and Plural Sight to self teach yourself. Now a day's just passing techinical interviews can land you a job. You don't necessarily need any formal degrees or anything.

You should also determine and look at the many options within the internet field. There are many that might ignite your passion/interests more than others.

Determine if you're the type that can constantly learn on your own to keep up with tech or if you want to have some sort of structured training and guidance. If the latter, you might be better off working with a more specialized platform like Amazon's AWS products, Salesforce, etc.

If you're used to doing things in a structured and predictable manner, maybe work more in the Microsoft eco-system(Azure, VS, etc).

Lastly, there are more than one way to get started or your foot in the door. You could always start off as product specialist, QA tester, technical project manager, then work your way into a development role if that's what you truly want.

If you want to be more of an entrepenuer and work for yourself and don't want to get really technical in the weeds, there's always affiliate marketing.

 

[mrgoodstuff]

May 2018 I decided to explore software development as a career and August2018 is when I interviews with bootcamp director. April 2019 I passed coding assessment after a bit of self taught html, css, JS.


I also have a BBA in general business if it means much or not.


Today I still have not transitioned into a developer...mainly because of exploring different avenues to get into the field.....while being non-chalant financially.

1)Triedd self taught using courses after accepted but got tired after couple months

2) saving money for full time bootcamp while not going to work seemed like a good idea except I was using my money for other expenses, things to invest on.

3) IT training/staffing agencies are a joke...tried them they suck.


Found out about another option through springboard last month. It's self paced while able to work full time...and still can complete in 9 months and finance option is very straightforward.


It's been 2.5 years almost since I first spoke to bootcamp director, should I take what my friend said with grain of salt and forget about bootcamp option since fate must have it that it's not for me?

With 6-12 months of coursework, you can make that transition. Ensure it's something you really want to do and not just for the money.

 

[Stephen89]

May 2018 I decided to explore software development as a career and August2018 is when I interviews with bootcamp director. April 2019 I passed coding assessment after a bit of self taught html, css, JS.


I also have a BBA in general business if it means much or not.


Today I still have not transitioned into a developer...mainly because of exploring different avenues to get into the field.....while being non-chalant financially.

1)Triedd self taught using courses after accepted but got tired after couple months

2) saving money for full time bootcamp while not going to work seemed like a good idea except I was using my money for other expenses, things to invest on.

3) IT training/staffing agencies are a joke...tried them they suck.


Found out about another option through springboard last month. It's self paced while able to work full time...and still can complete in 9 months and finance option is very straightforward.


It's been 2.5 years almost since I first spoke to bootcamp director, should I take what my friend said with grain of salt and forget about bootcamp option since fate must have it that it's not for me?

Check out Udacity videos and nano degrees.

They specialise in web dev, app dev, AI, trading, data science.

You can also go into self employment as a web, app developer.

 

[FraUnderRadaren]

Personally, I think LaunchSchool is better. Their approach to teaching software development is mastery over quantity: you don't move on the next concept until you are completely adept in the current one you're in. And the capstone projects are legit and something employers want to see. Also, the tuition is affordable over the short-term as you pay month to month in a subscription based model ($250+ per month)

Only draw back I see is that you stay in the fire much longer than the rest of your peers as they stress mastery. It can be as long as two years depending how fast you can learn but their students have insanely higher starting wages upon finishing the program.

 

[synergy1]

I see 1-2 years of trying things like boot camps and getting bored after a few months, but I see exactly 0 time actually applying anything you have learned and 0 projects either. No one is saying you have to build the next amazon or facebook, but it appears you have gotten out of this endeavor what you put in. And simply learning something as it is being given to you is not the same as applying it and working through the hard parts.

If its not for you, thats cool. No one is judging. But honestly you get out exactly what you put in. Truthfully ask what you have put into this?

 

[SpartanWarrior77]

Tried learning code on my own and did a little bit of Thinkful Bootcamp but dropped out. Not something I'm super into honestly. Now Im 25 and really confused about where to go from here. Coding is probably cool once you get good but it takes a while and it's tough to enjoy the process. I wish I had some sort of apprenticeship instead of these super fast paced tedious routes.

 

[FraUnderRadaren]

Tried learning code on my own and did a little bit of Thinkful Bootcamp but dropped out. Not something I'm super into honestly. Now Im 25 and really confused about where to go from here. Coding is probably cool once you get good but it takes a while and it's tough to enjoy the process. I wish I had some sort of apprenticeship instead of these super fast paced tedious routes.

There's a Ruby dev who got his start by hitting the pavement and knocking on some dev shop doors asking if he could at least sit in an empty desk. However, he didn't ask that he's looking for a job, instead he asked if he could do his projects in their space and try to gain experience just being around other devs for several hours of the week.

This is great because there's also the social dynamics among devs and their business associates. That is normally something you don't get through learning this stuff on your own.

If you're still interested in becoming a dev, I think you should try this approach. You'll get shot down a lot but once you get in, you'll be miles ahead of your peers.

 

[firstbornunicorn]

It's an absolute wank of a job.

 

[GeeMale]

With 6-12 months of coursework, you can make that transition. Ensure it's something you really want to do and not just for the money.

How do you know this

 

[GeeMale]

It's an absolute wank of a job.

Lol how do you know

 

[GeeMale]

Check out Udacity videos and nano degrees.

They specialise in web dev, app dev, AI, trading, data science.

You can also go into self employment as a web, app developer.

Did you ever do a course, which one, and working still same place?

 

[switch7]

May 2018 I decided to explore software development as a career and August2018 is when I interviews with bootcamp director. April 2019 I passed coding assessment after a bit of self taught html, css, JS.


I also have a BBA in general business if it means much or not.


Today I still have not transitioned into a developer...mainly because of exploring different avenues to get into the field.....while being non-chalant financially.

1)Triedd self taught using courses after accepted but got tired after couple months

2) saving money for full time bootcamp while not going to work seemed like a good idea except I was using my money for other expenses, things to invest on.

3) IT training/staffing agencies are a joke...tried them they suck.


Found out about another option through springboard last month. It's self paced while able to work full time...and still can complete in 9 months and finance option is very straightforward.


It's been 2.5 years almost since I first spoke to bootcamp director, should I take what my friend said with grain of salt and forget about bootcamp option since fate must have it that it's not for me?

The reason it hasnt happened sounds like because you are unsure if its for you.

Here's my advice. If I could go back I would have never paid for an education to get me into software development, I would have become a QA (software tester) and then progressed into becoming a dev. Its a win win path into development. You get paid to learn and you also get to dip your toe in the water before you decide which path to go down - you may decide that you love testing, and stay a tester. You might decide you're better suited as a business analyst or product owner , or perhaps you enjoy the pipelining and deployment side of projects and become a dev ops engineer. There's a lot of different routes to take and you don't really know what's gonna be for you until you experience life in the industry.

Its fairly easy to become a tester and the fact that you already have knowledge of JS and you've shown an interest there will help you get in. It all comes down to enthusiasm, show you are passionate about technology and you will get the job.

Oh and attend tech meetups.

 

[metalwater]

Understand that this field is now sourced globally and what that means.

Depending on our short-term needs getting into a startup company in ANY position will likely give you a chance to try if you can do it. As soon as it becomes clear that you can do it, re-negotiate for more shares if you feel like the place has a chance. If you do this, always remember that they CAN GIVE you anything you ask if they think you're worth it.

US Military, if you can get into one of the software designations, you can get training, experience, and a clearance... leading to stable high income later.

Enter a company in another position and prove yourself, and find a mentor within.

Internship. Basically a free slave to some organization, and a chance to show yourself. I have seen or been part of this working for many. Even if the place your doing time for doesn't keep you, what about all the other professional contacts you will make. Golden... Not going to get paid much...

Whatever you end up doing, start saving and investing now to be free later.

 

[switch7]

It's an absolute wank of a job.

I love it, I even carry on coding after I finish work most days on my own projects.

 

[firstbornunicorn]

Lol how do you know

10+ years in it

 

[firstbornunicorn]

I love it, I even carry on coding after I finish work most days on my own projects.

Yeah, I love coding AFTER work, but not coding AT work for some retard product owner.

 

[GeeMale]

Yeah, I love coding AFTER work, but not coding AT work for some retard product owner.

Lol were the same age and I haven't got into the field. Full stack web development....in person bootcamp? Online bootcamp self paced? Udacity bootcamp? Other sources? I need to get into a job already lol

 

[GeeMale]

The reason it hasnt happened sounds like because you are unsure if its for you.

Here's my advice. If I could go back I would have never paid for an education to get me into software development, I would have become a QA (software tester) and then progressed into becoming a dev. Its a win win path into development. You get paid to learn and you also get to dip your toe in the water before you decide which path to go down - you may decide that you love testing, and stay a tester. You might decide you're better suited as a business analyst or product owner , or perhaps you enjoy the pipelining and deployment side of projects and become a dev ops engineer. There's a lot of different routes to take and you don't really know what's gonna be for you until you experience life in the industry.

Its fairly easy to become a tester and the fact that you already have knowledge of JS and you've shown an interest there will help you get in. It all comes down to enthusiasm, show you are passionate about technology and you will get the job.

Oh and attend tech meetups.

Is this enough to help get job as QA?

 

[firstbornunicorn]

Lol were the same age and I haven't got into the field. Full stack web development....in person bootcamp? Online bootcamp self paced? Udacity bootcamp? Other sources? I need to get into a job already lol

Are you asking for suggestions on what to take, or what I did?