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Finally somebody told the truth about money being a motivation to start coding. I don’t feel the guilt now 😅😅

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. 🌸

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.

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! 😁🔥

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.

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 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

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!

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 never liked a video and subscribed to a channel as fast as this. You're like the chillest dude ever fr. Cheers!

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 💙

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.

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.

Started my coding boot camp not too long ago and this video is awesome! Thanks so much for your content!🙌🏽

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.

If you liked the video be sure to subscribe for more...things. If you did not like the video please uninstall UKposts.

Love your content! Never stop your grind 💪🏾

This video and your presentation are both so helpful! Thank you!

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!

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 UKposts videos, docs and now we are both preparing for an hackathon.

Thank you soooo much for this video! I am just embarking in this field, and this solidified that I'm on the right track 😀

Loved the video. I´ll definetively be taking all the info you provided into consideration.

Love the energy and information of your videos so far. New subscriber here looking to get into the tech field. Thank you!

Awesome to see you back! Hope you're 💯

I like your fresh take on things. You surely know how to make good videos. Keep making more! I've subscribed :)

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

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. 🙂

First time seeing your videos and was subscribed by the end. Quality content man!!!!

I loved this video! As someone trying to break into tech from finance, this was super motivating and helpful.

This video is so FULL of useful tips. I'm taking the first steps to get started in coding tonight!

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

Thankyou for this inspiration! I love your candid way of explaining 😄

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.

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‼️

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 🤞🏿

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

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 !!

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!

Great video and great to listen to you discuss your personal experiences

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.

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!!

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.

Love this! Thanks for sharing.

Broo… You inspired me so much! Thank you!

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.

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.

This video just gave me mad hope! Im starting a bootcamp September & you and your brothers are too cool! 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for this…still trying to get in the field but your video gave me ideas for my approach in 2023

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

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

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!

Thank you for sharing great info and personal experiences. Good video.

Facts on every point! Same things I wish I knew.

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

Thank you for the video. Enjoyed watching this, really great info. As I dive into learning more about software development and programming 😃

Thank you for your video🙏🏾

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!

I needed to hear this. I'm on week 4 of a 16-week Bootcamp. Thank you :)

Great video man! Thanks super helpful

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

I really love this video I watched now, just gave me more boost to studying more and becoming a software developer.

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.

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

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

Thanks so much for all of your inspiration bro!! I love you content!!

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 😁

Great content as always 🤙🏾

Thank you for this information!!!

This was so insightful as it explained things from another angle nd perspective. Thank you

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.

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

i really needed this ♥️thank you so much

Yo! Great catching you in Brooklyn tonight man! Keep up the great work!

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!

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😂😍

Thank you for this video!

First time watching your video and I'm very impressed You have a wonderful vibe

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!!!

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.

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

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

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

Doing it for the freedom that comes with the money! Love your channel! Keeping me motivated. Girls in Tech…here we go 🎊🎊🎊💪🏽

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 love your energy! Thank you for this informative video!! newbie self learning here.

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

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 😅

Nice video, man! Thanks for sharing your experience

Im just learning to code through code learning apps as well as going back to school. Needed to hear this

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

You look a lot like that actor from Archive 81 on Netflix.

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.

Dude! when you got up with the suit jacket and shorts! You had me rolling!

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

Hey Jeremiah, I just started coding, I literally just purchased some udemy courses yesterday. Thanks for this. Can you be my mentor?

I like you bro, I liked the video and subscribed when you asked for being so nice. Thanks for the awesome video and the tips, man!

This was very insightful, thank you Jeremiah.