Changing Careers: Getting into Tech - Tips from Self Taught Programmers

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  • @Blackronin357
    @Blackronin357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Male here, and I'm happy to see these ladies share their journeys and show me that I'm not alone in my feelings of imposter syndrome and what changes or moves I should make to push forward.

  • @kimberlybrabson4797
    @kimberlybrabson4797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tomorrow I'm going to the computer Literacy program to learn more about tech! Wish me luck!

  • @sashaachieng8254
    @sashaachieng8254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is just what I needed.... I am transitioning back to tech... I have a degree in computer science but imposter syndrome made me fear exploring careers in that field for a year so I went into marketing and to be honest it's not for me... but I started planning my way back to tech specifically Data science and I am starting this week for sure! Thank you Coding Blonde for all the resources and visibility you provide for Women in tech!!! I love and appreciate your work. ♥️ All the way from Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @hibahm5568
    @hibahm5568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I started learning recently, and all I can say this video is needed! I keep doubting myself but seeing these great ladies and their achievements pushed me through.

    • @zakariahassan123
      @zakariahassan123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How are ya doing? Did you make any progress in coding?? Happy to know where you are at

  • @edenadler
    @edenadler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks so much for including me in this! Love it!!

    • @StereotypeBreakers
      @StereotypeBreakers  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad you liked the final result! Thank you so much for participating ❤

    • @stranger2393
      @stranger2393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eden, you should make more videos on your TH-cam channel! Well-spoken and have such a nice personality.

    • @kizarumelon2477
      @kizarumelon2477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      damn lucky u

  • @georginaoppong1848
    @georginaoppong1848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks so much for this video. Am starting a bootcamp in Full stack developing . I don't have any background in computer science, am a Charted Accountant but have no passion for the profession.
    I recently developed a huge passion for tech but I have been thinking if it's right for me as a mother of 3 young kids. But I am going for it. Thanks ladies for inspiring some of us.

  • @jessica.rodriguez
    @jessica.rodriguez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It was nice watching this! I am currently working as a registered nurse and have been going back and forth with making the switch to tech. I just don't think nursing, or the medical field is for me like I thought it would be.
    I've taken some coding classes online already and have liked it so far, but I think I'm falling victim to the sunk cost fallacy. I'm afraid to abandon my current career, with the thoughts that I wasted my time and money. I know I shouldn't look at it that way, but I'm human. I think I'll finally admit to myself that I would be happier in another field, and actually commit 100% to my computer science education. The more time I spend doing something that makes me unhappy, the less time I get to spend on something that would bring me more happiness.
    Thanks for sharing your experiences and feelings about making the transition! It's been so helpful! 😊

    • @albertsugpatan3022
      @albertsugpatan3022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks this one help me. Also RN here ;)

    • @rockinthemtees1628
      @rockinthemtees1628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Graduating nursing school this week and I’m having the same thoughts. I see you wrote this 8 months ago, how are you doing now?

    • @jessica.rodriguez
      @jessica.rodriguez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rockinthemtees1628 Hi there 🙂 well, I'm currently still working as registered nurse, but I've finally decided that I will be leaving my job next month so that I can go to school full time for computer science, starting in January.
      It took a lot of thinking and contemplation, And even though I'm naturally nervous about jumping into a field I don't know much about, I'm even more excited about the potential of getting a better quality of life. I already feel a large degree of relief knowing I'm making the decision to finally get out. I loved the act of nursing and taking care of people, but just not under this system.... I don't want to sacrifice myself in order to care for others, as bad as that may sound to some people. But everyone is different.
      Here's to new beginnings! 🙂
      I would like to hear your thoughts as you're about to graduate from nursing school!

    • @rockinthemtees1628
      @rockinthemtees1628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jessica.rodriguez Thanks for the reply Jessica! I am now graduated from nursing school. I plan on working in a more lax setting so that I can have enough time to focus on coding. I've been studying on my own for a couple weeks.
      Nursing is a fine career and some love it but it does have many drawbacks. I will also be able to have a higher standard of living in CS than I would as a nurse without the same toll on my body

  • @melaniemint7757
    @melaniemint7757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great interview! It’s nice to see several women who basically reflect my situation (changing career into tech, self-taught), all in one place. 👍🙂 This relative abundance of women coders featured is a main reason why I love your channel. Keep it up! (So often it’s just dudes, teaching tutorials and stuff, so this is a very refreshing break in my “learning about coding” TH-cam viewing. 😄)

  • @johannarodriguez3573
    @johannarodriguez3573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've started to learn how to code recently, I must say your videos are a great source of inspiration :) Thank you so much ♥

  • @paulacesana8439
    @paulacesana8439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your experiences, girls! You were great!!!

  • @meg-d3024
    @meg-d3024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg this made me cry 😢 I needed this.

  • @Ryan78336
    @Ryan78336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m trying to transition out of health care specifically nursing and into… well I’m very much undecided about this having nearly no other experience.

    • @VixyParis
      @VixyParis ปีที่แล้ว

      I too am a registered nurse and even tho I’m good at my job I don’t enjoy as a matter of fact it makes me depressed and sad when I have to go to work. I need to get out. Did u make the transition?

  • @valerie0879
    @valerie0879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I currently work in Ultrasound and I'm wanting to transition out of healthcare and into tech. I have 2 small children and work full-time. I don't have time for a rigorous boot camp or get my degree so I'm trying to teach myself.

  • @pm10926
    @pm10926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! I got a minor in comp sci and loved it but followed a teaching path. After some time, I realized that I would rather be coding so I’m trying to learn again and pursue a career

  • @LadyMissNeptune
    @LadyMissNeptune 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspiring to see more and more women getting into tech. Thanks so much for this video.

  • @ConnoisseurOfExistence
    @ConnoisseurOfExistence 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Long time ago, I went on to uni to study Physics, following my childhood dream. I didn't have money, my parents couldn't help me and I couldn't get a loan in my country. That's why I needed to stop my education and start a full time low skilled job. Since then, I'm working as a waiter for 13 years. Now, I'm learning Python on Udemy since few months. I find it kind of easy. My way of thinking is very compatible with the programming logic. Got the basics already. Now I have 1 more course on advanced Python concepts to finish, after which I'll customize my website, which I've started (from template), to use it as portfolio. I have big dreams in ML. My plan is first to get some junior Python programming job, as quickly as I can. Or if I get lucky - junior ML engineer role. And then continue learning and progress into that, to become eventually AI researcher.

    • @kizarumelon2477
      @kizarumelon2477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      if ur in usa u should have had access to a shit ton of financial aid

    • @ConnoisseurOfExistence
      @ConnoisseurOfExistence 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kizarumelon2477 In other countries too. But not in mine. They asked my father to bet the house, to give me a loan. It wasn't possible. That ruined all my plans for my life. Whatever, now hopefully I have new opportunity with the coding.

    • @kizarumelon2477
      @kizarumelon2477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ConnoisseurOfExistence they ruined all ur plans? LMAO who says even if u get into the program you'll get out with a degree. U still think like a spoiled lil kid

    • @kizarumelon2477
      @kizarumelon2477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ConnoisseurOfExistence if u wanted it enough you would be working at least part time right now not ranting off some impossible fantasy bullshit

    • @ConnoisseurOfExistence
      @ConnoisseurOfExistence 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kizarumelon2477 I'm not going to get emotionally involved with your negativity. I've never abandoned science and participate in discussions on daily basis and absorb any new info about cosmology, that I find. I don't need to defend myself in front of you. I'm looking bright into the future. Go on your way with peace. Live long and prosper!

  • @imojen83
    @imojen83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trying to transition from Social Work! I’ve had my Master’s since 2011 and itching for a change plus feel there’s a gap to bridge between SW and tech.

    • @StereotypeBreakers
      @StereotypeBreakers  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is amazing!! There's definitely a gap there, I'm excited to see how you end up applying your skills!

    • @Salemguy83
      @Salemguy83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's so great to see this comment! I am trying to transition from School Psychology myself

  • @orestas7054
    @orestas7054 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow just in time ! This video came in handy! Great work!! :D

    • @StereotypeBreakers
      @StereotypeBreakers  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This makes me so happy! I'm glad this was useful ☺️

  • @SystemsTinker
    @SystemsTinker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a good and encouraging video! Thank you Coding Blonde!

  • @Gadget_Witch
    @Gadget_Witch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does one look like when becoming a programmer? What daily practices do we need to do?

  • @mrdamianfrac
    @mrdamianfrac 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! See you at the top!

  • @globalsolidarity
    @globalsolidarity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this!!

  • @anoukc6928
    @anoukc6928 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! It was very interesting!

  • @kizarumelon2477
    @kizarumelon2477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SHE GOT INTO LEMONADE??!! WHOAAA!! that stock is doing well

  • @prajwalavhad7059
    @prajwalavhad7059 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just gained a subscriber ma'am ❤❤😇😇😇

  • @kelvinnguyen6048
    @kelvinnguyen6048 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you ladies 💖🙂

  • @asmaaelnaggar5845
    @asmaaelnaggar5845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    she went to isreal and loved the stealing land spirit lol

  • @MrBowmanXD
    @MrBowmanXD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope vid

  • @daniel71626
    @daniel71626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Proffesional Googler: so true!

    • @StereotypeBreakers
      @StereotypeBreakers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hehe they need to start giving out certificates for that 😉

  • @РоманРоман-з3я
    @РоманРоман-з3я 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Блондиночка, почему так мало просмотров и комментариев?

  • @mettihew1629
    @mettihew1629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello سلام