Conceitos essenciais
Overcoming challenges in learning programming without an IT background through perseverance and dedication.
Resumo
Starting with no IT background, the author faced various struggles, including working odd jobs during college and feeling unsuccessful. Despite graduating as a mediocre student, they ventured into entrepreneurship by selling toast on the side of the road. Feeling inadequate, they decided to change their life by learning programming. Joining a bootcamp initially left them confused, but with determination to improve, they persevered. An unpaid internship at a startup followed, where they felt like a burden but learned valuable lessons about hard work and sacrifice. Through networking and persistence, they eventually found success in the field of programming.
Estatísticas
Earning a salary of $10/day.
Six-month unpaid internship at a startup.
Citações
"I felt like I didn’t have any special skills that I could really use."
"If you can’t pay with money, pay with time or even honor."