Regarding AWS and prior experience, if you are not "computer-savvy" or do not have a basic to intermediate understanding of servers or computer networking, etc. then shoot to pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam first (alongside Python of course). This certification is largely fundamentals of cloud computing and will help a lot as a prerequisite to an associate level cert.
Hello thanks for the idea, can I ask if going the aws plus python way is viable for entry level? There does not seem many junior, no prior experience and education jobs in DevOps or am I wrong? Thanks and this is a great idea btw to differentiate from front end path.
I just got my backend python and DevOps cert. I am an IT specialist I need my python skills revived, do you have a resource.. I am in love with python and networking.... I am at a cross road
I'm currently 30. Last year I did a cybersecurity bootcamp and was able to switch careers and become a cybersecurity analyst. I realized I really loved coding and so this is now the path im going to take. Thank you for your advice!
Hi Iftakar, which bootcamp did you go to? This might be another alternative for me, a 50 yr old, former developer some 20 yrs ago, trying to get back to IT. Thanks.
One of the only youtubers who actually answered me via Twitter and was so kind and helpful throughout my process. Thank you for everything. Genuinely super happy people like you exist and teach for us new people.
Lol Travis you were talking to me there. I'm turning 28 in June '23 and I'm already balls deep into HTML, CSS, & JS. Took the WordPress route as well. Done a couple verified jobs on Upwork for clients as freelance. Now I want to switch careers to Software Engineering.
Thanks for the straightforward information. I'm 48, disabled vet. I can't with but limited physically. Always been able to pick stuff up quick and good problem solver. I'm starting CS50 because it made sense to get the free course and great overview. My goal is to move overseas in a couple years, hopefully this will pave the way.
I hate my job and I'm so miserable working in the labs at the NHS. I feel very attracted to programming and learning how to code. I feel like my skills and creativity could be used well. I also think I could use these skills to help me with my Synthwave Guitar work. I'm so excited for this. I'd love to learn Python and AWS as mentioned. Web development seems exciting too. I'm a lot more excited about all this than my current drone mind-numbing un- fulfilling stressful thankless job.
You dont learn anything from Bootcamps .Its a a recruiter center,costs 10k .If youre desperate for work ,need references than pay 10k for a Bootcamp. Everything is online and its free to learn. Bootcamps are just for profit.
This is so motivating! Right now I’m working as a scientist and have been contemplating changing careers to tech for a few years now. But have always put it off because I believed I couldn’t do it or it was too late. Your story is so inspiring and has given me the push I needed to start!
I'll be 27 in 2022, so 2:18 was quite close to be terrifyingly accurate. I'm a civil engineer, got into coding a month ago and now I'm looking to switch or even blend careers
For the people who asked: In my first month i started with Python without a defined goal, now I'm going for the web dev route at least for the short term, even if it's saturated I find it to be an useful tool, for that reason I added JavaScript to the equation and noticed how easy it is to pickup a new language when you get the logic. I still have the problem that i get curious and want to explore as many branches as I can, but I'm trying to limit myself to one at a time.
I am starting over in my 50's. I was in manufacturing as a welder and manager for most of my life. I was injured for the 3rd time of my life and decided that was enough. 6 months into learning programming, it's going well, just looking forward to a company to take that chance on me haha
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I have to choose from different bootcamp courses. Java, Full-stack web developer, Android developer, and Data specialist (which is all about Python). I think I will go for the Data Specialist course. Since there are many people who reccomend this path. Thank you Travis!!
I’ve watched this video like 20 times already in just a week. I’m 18 and I’m choosing the hardest way to get my foot in this world and your video has helped me so much in my goals and what I have to do. Thank you I’ll be in software soon enough
Thanks for such positive content mate. There are a lot of guys like me out there who partied their butts off and wasted time without focusing on anything during their mid & late 20's, who are now contemplating to turn their lives around and be somebody. You Sir, you are giving hope for people like us. Much appreciated. 👍
Thank you so much for this video. I am a 20 yo biology major student and I love it but sometimes I feel the academia isn’t gonna feed me well. So I ve been coding C++, taking some data science courses on edx, leetcoding but I am burning out. I will try to follow your recommendation and text you back after 1-2 month as a follow up in my progression. Farewell!
I've been teaching for 13 years and am ready for a new challenge. The past 4 years, I learned Arduino, Scratch, and then Python. I started 100 days of code from Unity and really love learning the language! I don't see myself becoming a data scientist, so this path sounds interesting! Thanks for the video
In other words, you are completely useless as both a teacher (I smell burnout and disenchantment with dealing with stupid students) and as a software engineer (you have zero relevant experience). Anybody who can program can learn Python in a few hours, so why in the world do you think that knowing basic Python is a valuable skill? It's not even a language that a large project should use. Python is a prototyping language. You can solve in-house engineering tasks with it (like test benches) because it's the better scripting language and that's it. Python is NEVER useful for production code and it's NEVER good for a user app (there is not even an easy way to distribute it to users, if you haven't noticed, unless you ship it in a giant container that contains the complete runtime system).
I’ve been a network architect/sysadmin the last 20+ years. Currently learning Python and looking to make the jump to DevOps. Thanks for the insight!! Will also now work on AWS cert as well! Great video!
I'm a Civil Engineer at 32 and strongly considering a career change to software development. Found you channel looking for advise on how to do it and where to start. Definitly going to subscribe now. Thank you!
I'm in the same position right now, civil sucks, hours are horrific and pay is lacking. They are years behind in almost all aspects. I'm doing html and css atm but thinking of going the cloud route
Hey, interesting video! I'm 31 years old and took a little over a decade to finally finish college. I am a CNC Machinist and I make decent money but I'm coming to realize my calling isn't where I thought it was and I should pursue my original passion which is anything related to computers. I took CS in school and learned some Java. I've always messed with websites and little coding projects, I finally decided I'm going to give it a go. Progress will be slower since I work 45+ hours a week, but I'll get there. I've been torn between something Data Related (data analytics), web dev (front end, eventually working to full-stack), or Python. Your approach here seems interesting and makes sense intrinsically to me in a way. I can study python and use it for personal projects and pair it with AWS for a possible career move. Subbed
Just found your channel today and I'm impressed, you've got a subscriber. I've been learning the first route you described (html/css/javascript) for about 4 months and have been struggling to keep interest/enjoy it. So recently I've been reading about and playing with python a bit on the side and have been having a lot of fun. A friend of mine works for IBM as a cloud engineer and really enjoys his work. This second path you described might just be a better fit for me.
Thank you so much. I know someone who did the second route and he's now paid very well. This advice is still applicable in 2023 and I believe probably 5 or more years to come. I just subscribed! ❤🎉🎉
Came here a year later, to tell you I'm now a Solutions Architect Associate certified!! It took me more than 6 months partly because my first child was born last year, in June, so I had to restart the SAA course, and because I got a freelance job to Develop an app with Python, that was taking a lot of my study time. But yeah it is possible, I had no IT background when I started your plan. I had computer knowledge above average, but had no idea what a VPC or SSL protocol was. So it's very doable guys. Your video encouraged me to get where I am right now, so I'm very grateful!
@@kauapozzi8629 I am considering to follow this blueprint but I can't let my current job, so the idea is to land some freelance tasks/jobs on the side. Do you think this is possible or I will need to dedicate myself 100% for this ?
I stumbled upon this video by chance and I'm so glad I did! The message and creativity behind this work are truly inspiring. It's amazing to see how talented creators like Travis can use their platform to spread positive vibes and make a difference. This video has definitely brightened my day and I can't wait to see what other awesome content you come up with in the future!
Got laid off my sales job today. It Is all that I have known for over 13 years and I think I am done with sales for now. Going go train and learn how to be a SWE. Thanks for all the info.
I'm currently working in the IT industry, but I like to learn how to code. I did it when I was in HS and switched careers in my 20's to IT.. Im 41, and I think I can still switch careers by the end of the year.. Finally, I found someone that explains how to be a software engineer. Thanks a lot.
I'm 50 and went back to college this spring. I'm cheering you on and also wish you the best. Also congratulations 🎊 (in case you graduate before we interact again. #yougotthis 😊
Thank you sir, I’ve been an electrician for the past 8 years with lots of empty promises as far as promotion and pay. My brother in law recommended coding and here I am. Thanks for your videos
brother man IBEW local 316 atlanta. where i started. im 47 in a bootcamp. it can be done!!! You will find software engineering similar to doing electrical work, because you already know how to construct things.
Wow! I've been an electrician for 8 years too. Local 354 and tried nonunion. Exact same problem with the empty promises. I'm excited to change to software engineering while keeping my license active as a backup.
Really good video! I like the way you add the important present technologies Python and Cloud. I've been developing software for 10 years and you're right, the Cloud, Data, and Python have been increasing in value lately. Regards!
I wanted to thank you for the knowledge shared in this video. I am 23 years old and I am in a frustrated experience at the civil engineering college, it has been some time since I realized that I no longer have any affection for the area and I have been torturing myself forcing myself to continue studying. The thoughts were always the same: "I've spent so much time and effort here, I can't just drop everything and start something else time-consuming from scratch that will cost me even more time, I need a job, and preferably one that doesn't make me unhappy." then I discovered that I don't need to go to college to qualify as a dev, and that was perfect for me. I've always loved computers and all kinds of technology, I have all the essential logical reasoning base, and the best: being self-taught has always been the best way of studying for me. I finally feel excited about something after years! I will be starting my studies soon and your video was of great help, thank you!
Feels like I am seeing myself in your comment, I am 22 years old and doing a Finance degree but programming and technology is what I am truly passionate about
Hey man. I went through this in college. Do what makes you happy. My one regret was not changing careers/studying sooner. I studied civil engineering, graduated and been one for the past 3 years. Only now have I realized, it’s time to make the change and stop holding back. Chase your dreams and do what you’d love. Don’t force yourself into anything
OMG man, I feel like you're telling my story 😂 Because I also graduated as a civil engineer and it has been two years in this field and I started to feel like I'm not fitting in, I always loved coding and programming, though I have never experienced any of them before and, now I want to shift my career but in the same time I feel like I have spent some much time and energy in the civil engineer field and I will be wasting all of them if I have done this. But now I dare to do it.
@@bluerenger8 Honestly what is 6-7 years to the span of our lifetime? We got more life to live. Think about it like this. Would you rather be stuck doing this until retirement for decades or take the jump and actually enjoy the work? Worst case scenario is if it doesn't work out, you can always jump back or find something else
Brother thanks for this video, I recently became googly-eyed by taking a GUI course and was headed towards the over-saturated web developer route. After hearing your explanation, I'm putting in the work to hopefully reach a cloud engineer position in the future. I graduate this fall with a BSCS, perfect timing to complete my AWS and strengthen my python skills by then. Thank you for this video!
I am on this journey. Around 3 months ago, I started with 100 days of code in Python and I am on day33 almost at 50% of the course. It is the best course you can ever find for sure and I am a bit confident with coding in Python now. I will soon start on AWS journey and see where this leads me to.
Hello sir. Im 25 working full time as a marketing manager. I just started a Python Course 2 weeks ago and im very excited. Thanks for sharing your experience. You have a new subscriber. ✌
I am currently 28 and I work in an IT company as C# developer. I started hating my Job. Thanks for the route. I am Planning to start my AWS and Python.
I've been a cook for 7 years and to tell you the truth it's physically demanding and low pay. Hopefully I can start learning a new skill. Thank you very much for the info
Wow this info is gold. I started learning python from Angela 2 months ago and just came across your channel today. Thank you so much for the advise Travis 🙏
thanks so much Travis. What you recommend, although biased by your love for devops, I think is gold. At the end of the day I want to do something in coding that puts in me in demand and commands a good paycheck. And on the side I will work on my own entrepreneurial pursuits. So many other people on YT suggest very standard routes to transitioning into coding without thinking about the competition and opportunities. Again, thank you!
i am so grateful to come across your channel and thats bc i am 28 years old and i have decided to make a career change, i was never happy with my previous job even tho i was earning good. ive always wanted to learn software engineering but never gotten chance to start. now i have started this course you mentioned on udemy but i was unsure on which career path i should take or which languages i should learn in order to find jobs quickly. thanks to your videos everything became much more clear in my mind. ive just started and i hope i can keep going and actually find a corporate job eventually.
I'm really grateful I stumbled on this video. I've been thinking about going into software engineering for about a year now. I decided a month ago that I would go into this career path. But I had absolutely no idea how to go about it. This video has been very helpful. Thanks so much, Travis.
I was a finance and accounting major and just finished my MBA but I want to make the move over to software engineering in the near future. I love the idea of building websites and apps! I'm gonna stay at my current job for 2 years to gain experience while learning all these different programs. I had no idea you can learn HTML that quickly, i always thought it would take months just to learn 1 language😅 I hope to have a great skillset by the end of 2025 and get a software engineering job.
Im 25, went to college but never graduated.😁 I'm learning python on my free time and know this is my future just a matter of discipline and time. Im glad I stumbled across your video.
I am 53 and absolutely hate my job. The thought of continuing my current path for the next 15 years is freighting and depressing. I have hesitated learning to code because of my age and not being accepted. That changes today. thanks.
Thanks man, m 34 just started learning python few weeks back, loving it Bt was thinking abt wht next. Now m clear again why I choosed Python n cloud of course. Thanks for your motivation man. ❤
Changed careers with 38 years old as a React Developer (with a little bit of Node and Java knowledge). Now, with 39, I work at Thoughtworks, my dream company.
Thank you for this video. Yes, I am a video editor and director in Nigeria. I am looking to change my path and move to the US or France in the last quarter of 2023.
This is the video that I was looking for! I'm learning to code to change my career, but I'm not too interesting in web development, as you know most of the paths and resources out there are about web devp it is pretty hard to get info about other paths, so thank you so much for showing us this one! Fortunately I got Angela's course a few moths ago. Nice job
Kinda true man, I've spent about 2 years learning web development after dropping from college. But I've still not landed a single job and I also tried Upwork and other freelancing sites, but of no use. I feel like I've wasted my precious 2 years on learning web dev, the market has got really saturated, and every new guy going for it. And also It's really hard to keep up with all those new frameworks and technologies. I'm wondering why I didn't go for this Aws certification earlier, the certificate has got some weight to it. And the cloud market isn't as saturated as other IT markets.
Holy fkng sht, you saying "imagine you're turning 28", dude.. I'm turning 28 in two days, been unemployed for 6 months after graduating from Comp. Sci., and I was looking for someone to reassure me that AWS was the way to go. Talk about knowing your audience/target market, damn, good job.
46yo changing career paths into coding. I was able to secure a scholarship in a local cohort boot camp that is a year long study. Really nervous switching from a massage therapist into tech but I know that I can do it. Python will be taught for sure because we had to use it in our entrance exam and their course outline has it listed.
Hello, first I really loved this video. Thank you for the information. I am considering a boot-camp outside of what I am already learning on the Coursera platform. I appreciate how you let us know that you can get lost in all there is to learn. I may be overthinking this, but I keep looking at job descriptions and shifting my learning to include the requirements. This issue is the requirements are always changing. I will follow the second path you suggested. Thanks again!
Hi Travis. Do you recommend learning AWS FIRST? or learning both AWS and python in the same time? I have 0 coding experience but I've been using computers throughout my life. TY. And as you said, I am keeping my Full-time job and learning these skills on the side.
yet another path is cross platform mobile development, and more specifically... Flutter. Flutter is growing in popularity since the release of v2.0, it's backed by Google and has a huge fanbase, documentation is spectacular, and Dart is easy to learn and shares many features with Java TS and C#. My humble advice is to dedicate at least a couple of weeks researching what language/framework really clicks with you, before you start learning. Big corporations still rely on .NET + Angular, or Android/iOs for mobile dev. Vue and Vite are viable alternatives to React, and Express and Hapi can easily land you a job as a junior backend dev. PHP is a self harming practice, but Laravel is rather fun to use. I am a big AWS fan, but I've also been using GCS + Firebase for the past 1.5 years, and they certainly have their pros. I guess the bottom line is "don't waste time and money on a bootcamp, do your research and start googling"
I have an AWS Solutions Architect Associate cert and I really enjoyed Python during my time at the coding bootcamp I was enrolled in. During the past several months I have switched my focus to Front-end web dev because I kept hearing that there were more job opportunities for beginners...
This seems interesting. I learned Python in my professional bachelor and been interested in web development for 4 years (on and off), and cant get it right. Done some udemy, freecodecamps etc. But Im just not keeping the pressure high enough? Now I have just a low payed job as an expat. Big salary even isnt the main interest, just as a job with some satisfaction. And all these specifications in job applications seem so unreachable, feel like the worst developer all time. I dont understand the super organising skills You all have to get started correctly :"(
I just found this video, im currently a part time customer service rep on the phone as well as doing photography on the side, I havent started anything with coding yet, just trying to figure out what path to take to begin, im hoping im able to land some type of job by next year with coding. This seems really positive and motivating and Im going to follow your recommendation, I have by may of next year to be fully ready, thats when ill be moving to New York regardless if I find a coding job or not, ill update on what ends up happening, as of today I have no experience with anything regarding coding.
Web development is saturated? I am a senior web developer and have to hire few developers every other month for my company and i am still looking for a good developer's profiles coming on my desk everyday. Don't confuse people, there are super high demand for web developers and it will be always
I just turned 31 last weekend and I am tired of my job right now. I love it but I don't at the same time. I wanna try something new. 6 months? Ok. Let's see.
I'm 24 and severely doubting my decision to go into an urban planning degree. The money won't be as good, nor will the potential progression. I also feel like I will be unsatisfied in the job. I'm considering switching to computer science and making my way into IT (with the aim of software engineering). This helped as I'm going to have to start practicing programming soon. Thank you!
Wowzer, thank you for this. It gives me a New Years Goal. lol. I am now a subscriber. Great content with encouraging words. Keep up the great work. I look forward to what you do in the future
Travis, this video is very helpful to me. I received ultimate value with your clear cut instructions. I am very interested in tech however, never knew where to start until you blessed me with this video. Thank you so much and keep up the amazing work you do!
Sounds like some pretty good advice. I know I did it the hard way, I'm an AWS certified developer associate before I'm a solution architect. I'm gonna study Python. I've been doing Java, but you learn it today and forgot tomorrow.
Thanks again for sharing your input. Thats a really good plan because AWS is all over the place now. I think the two certs you methioned is a good foundation to build on. I am on the network admin side but want to get over to Cloud Developer like yesterday man LOL. Azure is also out there and growing. Was looking at cloudguru for AWS SAA and Developer. They have hands on labs. Also the Udemy tests too.
Better to go with JavaScript because when it comes to cloud computing, NodeJS is used by all cloud providers. NodeJS is evolving much better than Python plus JavaScript is not that behind in machine learning. Plus when you choose JavaScript/NodeJS you have a path. For beginner HTML, CSS and JavaScript in the front and for backend NodeJS, ExpressJS. You just have to learn One programming language and more over understanding how JavaScript works under the hood will also be beneficial. Plus it does not effect your AWS Certification goals. In the end programming languages are just tools. But for us developers in such competitive job landscape we lack time.
Interesting path. I’d be concerned about devops getting automated out. We have so many backend as a service tools these days like firebase. IMO the user experience is the most bulletproof. Also devops is not very startuppy. So it’s a different path than I’ve done but I do find it interesting as a path.
As a self-taught individual, I just find it so difficult to make reasonable deadlines. I can spend an entire night just getting an application to RUN as intended, which can be 1 5 min. video in a 4 hour course.. As a recent example, was learning Axoniq framework with the Spring Boot/Spring Cloud Java framework for CQRS architecture in microservices.. I had some advanced concepts understood and implemented the day before with regards to saga lifecycles. The day after, I spent all 4 hours after my day-job just trying to get the Saga lifecycle working again. The issue was a combination of tokens cached by the framework and the tokens within the DB which were out of sync because my computer restarted while Axon was still running in my Docker container on dev. machine, rendering inconsistent tokens... It's not something obvious, and not something this "master" course even mentioned. Things like this happen all the time as a self-taught dev., and it's the reason why I've never been able to reasonably expect to have both materials understood AND portfolio-worthy projects created in, say, 6 months.. Just giving my 2 cents and would love anyone's input :)
What about blockchain development ?? Any thoughts on that? Also wondering as someone with a full time job not related to coding. How much time would you say you had spent per day or week? 6 months sound great but were you working a full time job in a unrelated field? Please let me know I’m really planning on migrating from auto motive to software engineering. I use Linux already for work. Thank you for the great video! Just earned a new subscriber .
Hey Travis, thank you for this video. I noticed some links were change in the description, can you verify the udemy course for the AWS Architect certification? Thank you in advance!
I am 37 has started doing web development then an opportunity presented for me to do AWS Restart program... really enjoying what am learning, I hope to build skills and continue advancing till I become a DevOps Engineer
May I ask which languages you use the most as of now? As I heard from your vid, you use python very much, and sometimes also javascript. Is there any other lang. you learned before, and which you sometimes have to use? Thanks for your insights. Just asking as I am done with learning java, have html & css know how, and am aiming at learning python/aws cert. or google cert.
Hey Travis, thank you so much for your wonderful videos. I am from Malaysia and I am currently planning on changing career to software engineering. I have no knowledge on coding at all. The best route for me would still be taking AWS and python?
Travis, what is your take for becoming a web developer where you have JavaScript on the front end and Python for the backend? Figured this could be a good mix incase in the near future you wanted to pivot to DevOps AWS. Since you'll already know Python, you'll be at an advantage. I guess you would need to focus on the essentials which are the certifications which you mentioned for AWS. Would appreciate any thoughts on this topic, thank you.
I'm a web developer and like developing and ship things that work. After I watched some videos what DevOps is and what they do I really know that this is not something I want to do. :-)
Hi Travis, thanks a lot for this informative video and your inspiration, really cool!🤩🤩So far I´ve been only worked in the tourism ,which job position in cloud computing is the most entry level friendly? I appreciate you reply. Best regards
Hey Travis, Great video. I am 30 right now. I've been a bartender, and a failing real estate agent the last few years. Want something better for my family.(5 kids) . I didnt graduate college. I have a baseline education. Should I jump right in to training and put my head down for 6 months and learn everything I can? Should I still take math classes? I am trying to learn Python right now. Love the video, thanks for the advice
Thanks for sharing Jake! I have a similar story and just had to go heads down and learn in my off-work hours and it eventually paid off. Six months is a small/short sacrifice to make for the reward it brings long term especially financially for your larger family. BUT you need to formulate a very specific plan of action regarding what you will be learning and do all you can to stick to it and not get sidetrracked. That's the key. Learning everything you can won't move you ahead. Specifics is key.
Hey Jake, your story is similar to mine so I have to put in a comment to motivate us a little bit. I am currently a mortgage loan originator too for at least a year I do not feel very secure financially for the next couple years even though I did close 2-3 files per month but really we cannot depends on that for the future, so I decide to look for a 2nd career while keeping the mortgage job. I believe you might have the same thought as mine too so good luck to us and thank you Travis for the video.
Regarding AWS and prior experience, if you are not "computer-savvy" or do not have a basic to intermediate understanding of servers or computer networking, etc. then shoot to pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam first (alongside Python of course). This certification is largely fundamentals of cloud computing and will help a lot as a prerequisite to an associate level cert.
Hello thanks for the idea, can I ask if going the aws plus python way is viable for entry level? There does not seem many junior, no prior experience and education jobs in DevOps or am I wrong? Thanks and this is a great idea btw to differentiate from front end path.
@@jaanjam8432 .
Wheres the link?!??
I just got my backend python and DevOps cert. I am an IT specialist I need my python skills revived, do you have a resource.. I am in love with python and networking.... I am at a cross road
Thank you very much for going even further in explanation, I found this video extremely helpful.
I'm currently 30. Last year I did a cybersecurity bootcamp and was able to switch careers and become a cybersecurity analyst. I realized I really loved coding and so this is now the path im going to take. Thank you for your advice!
Hi Iftakar, which bootcamp did you go to? This might be another alternative for me, a 50 yr old, former developer some 20 yrs ago, trying to get back to IT. Thanks.
Hey there how much did the school cost?
@@strawberries4317 16K
@@iffyk lol 16K, wow we live in different worlds!
@@melnjada2 yep, I’m going to basic coding boot camp and it’s 12k. Luckily, the school works with a good bank that allows small payments. (US)
One of the only youtubers who actually answered me via Twitter and was so kind and helpful throughout my process. Thank you for everything. Genuinely super happy people like you exist and teach for us new people.
Lol Travis you were talking to me there. I'm turning 28 in June '23 and I'm already balls deep into HTML, CSS, & JS. Took the WordPress route as well. Done a couple verified jobs on Upwork for clients as freelance. Now I want to switch careers to Software Engineering.
Thanks for the straightforward information. I'm 48, disabled vet. I can't with but limited physically. Always been able to pick stuff up quick and good problem solver. I'm starting CS50 because it made sense to get the free course and great overview. My goal is to move overseas in a couple years, hopefully this will pave the way.
I also started CS50 a few days ago and can't let it go! Stay strong.
Goodluck my brother! You'll smash it.
Hows it going?
@@IUSTITA it's tough. I get shitty mentally sometimes and get a real bad case of the F'its. But I'm getting back on track I think
@@michaels2208 Keep going. Find a way.
I hate my job and I'm so miserable working in the labs at the NHS. I feel very attracted to programming and learning how to code. I feel like my skills and creativity could be used well. I also think I could use these skills to help me with my Synthwave Guitar work. I'm so excited for this.
I'd love to learn Python and AWS as mentioned. Web development seems exciting too. I'm a lot more excited about all this than my current drone mind-numbing un- fulfilling stressful thankless job.
You dont learn anything from Bootcamps .Its a a recruiter center,costs 10k .If youre desperate for work ,need references than pay 10k for a Bootcamp. Everything is online and its free to learn. Bootcamps are just for profit.
This is so motivating! Right now I’m working as a scientist and have been contemplating changing careers to tech for a few years now. But have always put it off because I believed I couldn’t do it or it was too late. Your story is so inspiring and has given me the push I needed to start!
just saw Wanda vision to make sure I get the while experience
I'll be 27 in 2022, so 2:18 was quite close to be terrifyingly accurate.
I'm a civil engineer, got into coding a month ago and now I'm looking to switch or even blend careers
Lets get it man. Just started aswell and wishing all devs a lovely journey!
hows it going?
@RicardoRodriguez any update? :D What technology did you choose to learn?
For the people who asked: In my first month i started with Python without a defined goal, now I'm going for the web dev route at least for the short term, even if it's saturated I find it to be an useful tool, for that reason I added JavaScript to the equation and noticed how easy it is to pickup a new language when you get the logic. I still have the problem that i get curious and want to explore as many branches as I can, but I'm trying to limit myself to one at a time.
@@abcrx32j so just gonna focus on front end for a bit?
I am starting over in my 50's. I was in manufacturing as a welder and manager for most of my life. I was injured for the 3rd time of my life and decided that was enough. 6 months into learning programming, it's going well, just looking forward to a company to take that chance on me haha
What language did you start with? I'm almost 3 weeks into learning python. 33 and looking to escape retail hell
@@Fanta666 I am learning javascript, html, css, sql
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I have to choose from different bootcamp courses. Java, Full-stack web developer, Android developer, and Data specialist (which is all about Python). I think I will go for the Data Specialist course. Since there are many people who reccomend this path. Thank you Travis!!
I’ve watched this video like 20 times already in just a week. I’m 18 and I’m choosing the hardest way to get my foot in this world and your video has helped me so much in my goals and what I have to do. Thank you I’ll be in software soon enough
Thanks for such positive content mate.
There are a lot of guys like me out there who partied their butts off and wasted time without focusing on anything during their mid & late 20's, who are now contemplating to turn their lives around and be somebody.
You Sir, you are giving hope for people like us.
Much appreciated. 👍
It's not a race dude. We all have our own time. I'm at the opposite end, I took myself so seriously in my early days and now trying to party hard.
im one of those guys lol can relate buddy
glad im not alone
Thank you so much for this video. I am a 20 yo biology major student and I love it but sometimes I feel the academia isn’t gonna feed me well. So I ve been coding C++, taking some data science courses on edx, leetcoding but I am burning out. I will try to follow your recommendation and text you back after 1-2 month as a follow up in my progression. Farewell!
Need follow up
I've been teaching for 13 years and am ready for a new challenge. The past 4 years, I learned Arduino, Scratch, and then Python. I started 100 days of code from Unity and really love learning the language! I don't see myself becoming a data scientist, so this path sounds interesting! Thanks for the video
In other words, you are completely useless as both a teacher (I smell burnout and disenchantment with dealing with stupid students) and as a software engineer (you have zero relevant experience). Anybody who can program can learn Python in a few hours, so why in the world do you think that knowing basic Python is a valuable skill? It's not even a language that a large project should use. Python is a prototyping language. You can solve in-house engineering tasks with it (like test benches) because it's the better scripting language and that's it. Python is NEVER useful for production code and it's NEVER good for a user app (there is not even an easy way to distribute it to users, if you haven't noticed, unless you ship it in a giant container that contains the complete runtime system).
Thank you for your advice. I am 30 years old and I realize that I need a career change. Thank you for making me feel like it's not too late to start.
I’ve been a network architect/sysadmin the last 20+ years. Currently learning Python and looking to make the jump to DevOps. Thanks for the insight!! Will also now work on AWS cert as well! Great video!
A veteran indeed! Thanks for the comment.
I'm a Civil Engineer at 32 and strongly considering a career change to software development. Found you channel looking for advise on how to do it and where to start. Definitly going to subscribe now. Thank you!
how come bro? civil engineering looks so nice.
@@kevinwetie7014 its not about how does ur job looks like its all about the passion
I'm in the same position right now, civil sucks, hours are horrific and pay is lacking. They are years behind in almost all aspects.
I'm doing html and css atm but thinking of going the cloud route
Hey, interesting video! I'm 31 years old and took a little over a decade to finally finish college. I am a CNC Machinist and I make decent money but I'm coming to realize my calling isn't where I thought it was and I should pursue my original passion which is anything related to computers. I took CS in school and learned some Java. I've always messed with websites and little coding projects, I finally decided I'm going to give it a go. Progress will be slower since I work 45+ hours a week, but I'll get there. I've been torn between something Data Related (data analytics), web dev (front end, eventually working to full-stack), or Python. Your approach here seems interesting and makes sense intrinsically to me in a way. I can study python and use it for personal projects and pair it with AWS for a possible career move. Subbed
Just found your channel today and I'm impressed, you've got a subscriber.
I've been learning the first route you described (html/css/javascript) for about 4 months and have been struggling to keep interest/enjoy it.
So recently I've been reading about and playing with python a bit on the side and have been having a lot of fun. A friend of mine works for IBM as a cloud engineer and really enjoys his work. This second path you described might just be a better fit for me.
What language do you think is the best for Application development
Thank you so much. I know someone who did the second route and he's now paid very well. This advice is still applicable in 2023 and I believe probably 5 or more years to come. I just subscribed! ❤🎉🎉
Thanks for that info!
I'm actually in the 9th week of this blueprint. Its been great
Great job making it that far!
Hey @travis 2 wks ago i passed the Practitioner Exam! Looking for the AAS!
Came here a year later, to tell you I'm now a Solutions Architect Associate certified!!
It took me more than 6 months partly because my first child was born last year, in June, so I had to restart the SAA course, and because I got a freelance job to Develop an app with Python, that was taking a lot of my study time.
But yeah it is possible, I had no IT background when I started your plan.
I had computer knowledge above average, but had no idea what a VPC or SSL protocol was. So it's very doable guys.
Your video encouraged me to get where I am right now, so I'm very grateful!
@@kauapozzi8629
I am considering to follow this blueprint but I can't let my current job, so the idea is to land some freelance tasks/jobs on the side.
Do you think this is possible or I will need to dedicate myself 100% for this ?
@@kauapozzi8629congratulations to you both becoming father and finishing the program…
I stumbled upon this video by chance and I'm so glad I did! The message and creativity behind this work are truly inspiring. It's amazing to see how talented creators like Travis can use their platform to spread positive vibes and make a difference. This video has definitely brightened my day and I can't wait to see what other awesome content you come up with in the future!
Thanks AJ!
Do you know that I watch thin video every morning?
The video is listing up my sagging spirit
@@TravisMedia I can't see the videos you talk about the path you took through the AWS certification
Got laid off my sales job today. It Is all that I have known for over 13 years and I think I am done with sales for now. Going go train and learn how to be a SWE. Thanks for all the info.
Hey, thank you for this video. Im switching carrers and starting a post grad in software engineering and this video helped me a lot!
I'm currently working in the IT industry, but I like to learn how to code. I did it when I was in HS and switched careers in my 20's to IT.. Im 41, and I think I can still switch careers by the end of the year.. Finally, I found someone that explains how to be a software engineer. Thanks a lot.
I'm 50 and went back to college this spring. I'm cheering you on and also wish you the best. Also congratulations 🎊 (in case you graduate before we interact again. #yougotthis 😊
Hello sir.. Don't let tell anyone tell you that you can't. 🙂
@@q.t.gamingfamily hey i hope you are doing good. Congratulations!! Happy for you.
@@sherlock_221 thank you🤗😊
Thank you sir, I’ve been an electrician for the past 8 years with lots of empty promises as far as promotion and pay. My brother in law recommended coding and here I am. Thanks for your videos
brother man IBEW local 316 atlanta. where i started. im 47 in a bootcamp. it can be done!!! You will find software engineering similar to doing electrical work, because you already know how to construct things.
Wow! I've been an electrician for 8 years too. Local 354 and tried nonunion. Exact same problem with the empty promises. I'm excited to change to software engineering while keeping my license active as a backup.
I currently work for NECA and I'm trying to change to coding also.
How has it been going?
I’m an electrician currently also looking to make the same change! How is your progress so far? Have you made the switch or still working on it?
Really good video! I like the way you add the important present technologies Python and Cloud. I've been developing software for 10 years and you're right, the Cloud, Data, and Python have been increasing in value lately. Regards!
im 32 right now. I work as an accountant. thanks for the encouragement. the path you suggested seems really doable. Im all in.
I wanted to thank you for the knowledge shared in this video. I am 23 years old and I am in a frustrated experience at the civil engineering college, it has been some time since I realized that I no longer have any affection for the area and I have been torturing myself forcing myself to continue studying. The thoughts were always the same: "I've spent so much time and effort here, I can't just drop everything and start something else time-consuming from scratch that will cost me even more time, I need a job, and preferably one that doesn't make me unhappy." then I discovered that I don't need to go to college to qualify as a dev, and that was perfect for me. I've always loved computers and all kinds of technology, I have all the essential logical reasoning base, and the best: being self-taught has always been the best way of studying for me. I finally feel excited about something after years! I will be starting my studies soon and your video was of great help, thank you!
Feels like I am seeing myself in your comment, I am 22 years old and doing a Finance degree but programming and technology is what I am truly passionate about
Hey man. I went through this in college. Do what makes you happy. My one regret was not changing careers/studying sooner. I studied civil engineering, graduated and been one for the past 3 years. Only now have I realized, it’s time to make the change and stop holding back. Chase your dreams and do what you’d love. Don’t force yourself into anything
OMG man, I feel like you're telling my story 😂
Because I also graduated as a civil engineer and it has been two years in this field and I started to feel like I'm not fitting in, I always loved coding and programming, though I have never experienced any of them before and, now I want to shift my career but in the same time I feel like I have spent some much time and energy in the civil engineer field and I will be wasting all of them if I have done this.
But now I dare to do it.
@@bluerenger8 Honestly what is 6-7 years to the span of our lifetime? We got more life to live. Think about it like this. Would you rather be stuck doing this until retirement for decades or take the jump and actually enjoy the work? Worst case scenario is if it doesn't work out, you can always jump back or find something else
@@AnthonyBui exactly, and that's why I'm convinced that it's not too late and we have much more time left.💖
That is so encouraging and motivating! You really gave a hope that the one is still always got options!
Brother thanks for this video, I recently became googly-eyed by taking a GUI course and was headed towards the over-saturated web developer route. After hearing your explanation, I'm putting in the work to hopefully reach a cloud engineer position in the future. I graduate this fall with a BSCS, perfect timing to complete my AWS and strengthen my python skills by then. Thank you for this video!
I am on this journey.
Around 3 months ago, I started with 100 days of code in Python and I am on day33 almost at 50% of the course.
It is the best course you can ever find for sure and I am a bit confident with coding in Python now.
I will soon start on AWS journey and see where this leads me to.
How was the journey mate, I am planning to do the same and I was looking for people's experiences.
Hello sir. Im 25 working full time as a marketing manager. I just started a Python Course 2 weeks ago and im very excited.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
You have a new subscriber. ✌
I am currently 28 and I work in an IT company as C# developer. I started hating my Job. Thanks for the route. I am Planning to start my AWS and Python.
What did you hate about it? Is it related to C# or just the company
I've been a cook for 7 years and to tell you the truth it's physically demanding and low pay. Hopefully I can start learning a new skill. Thank you very much for the info
Wow this info is gold. I started learning python from Angela 2 months ago and just came across your channel today. Thank you so much for the advise Travis 🙏
thanks so much Travis. What you recommend, although biased by your love for devops, I think is gold. At the end of the day I want to do something in coding that puts in me in demand and commands a good paycheck. And on the side I will work on my own entrepreneurial pursuits. So many other people on YT suggest very standard routes to transitioning into coding without thinking about the competition and opportunities. Again, thank you!
i am so grateful to come across your channel and thats bc i am 28 years old and i have decided to make a career change, i was never happy with my previous job even tho i was earning good. ive always wanted to learn software engineering but never gotten chance to start. now i have started this course you mentioned on udemy but i was unsure on which career path i should take or which languages i should learn in order to find jobs quickly.
thanks to your videos everything became much more clear in my mind. ive just started and i hope i can keep going and actually find a corporate job eventually.
I'm really grateful I stumbled on this video. I've been thinking about going into software engineering for about a year now. I decided a month ago that I would go into this career path. But I had absolutely no idea how to go about it. This video has been very helpful. Thanks so much, Travis.
I was a finance and accounting major and just finished my MBA but I want to make the move over to software engineering in the near future. I love the idea of building websites and apps! I'm gonna stay at my current job for 2 years to gain experience while learning all these different programs. I had no idea you can learn HTML that quickly, i always thought it would take months just to learn 1 language😅 I hope to have a great skillset by the end of 2025 and get a software engineering job.
Im 25, went to college but never graduated.😁 I'm learning python on my free time and know this is my future just a matter of discipline and time. Im glad I stumbled across your video.
I am 53 and absolutely hate my job. The thought of continuing my current path for the next 15 years is freighting and depressing. I have hesitated learning to code because of my age and not being accepted. That changes today. thanks.
Never too late. Best wishes.
Thanks man, m 34 just started learning python few weeks back, loving it Bt was thinking abt wht next. Now m clear again why I choosed Python n cloud of course. Thanks for your motivation man. ❤
I really needed to hear this! Thank you Travis
Great advice. I was planning to do option 1 until I caught your video. You also caught a new sub. Thank you!
Changed careers with 38 years old as a React Developer (with a little bit of Node and Java knowledge). Now, with 39, I work at Thoughtworks, my dream company.
Subscribed !! Glad I found this channel. Really I mean it. I was going towards devOps you gave me valid validation. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for this video. Yes, I am a video editor and director in Nigeria. I am looking to change my path and move to the US or France in the last quarter of 2023.
This is the video that I was looking for! I'm learning to code to change my career, but I'm not too interesting in web development, as you know most of the paths and resources out there are about web devp it is pretty hard to get info about other paths, so thank you so much for showing us this one! Fortunately I got Angela's course a few moths ago. Nice job
Kinda true man, I've spent about 2 years learning web development after dropping from college. But I've still not landed a single job and I also tried Upwork and other freelancing sites, but of no use. I feel like I've wasted my precious 2 years on learning web dev, the market has got really saturated, and every new guy going for it. And also It's really hard to keep up with all those new frameworks and technologies. I'm wondering why I didn't go for this Aws certification earlier, the certificate has got some weight to it. And the cloud market isn't as saturated as other IT markets.
It's a good guide,thanks for this
Holy fkng sht, you saying "imagine you're turning 28", dude.. I'm turning 28 in two days, been unemployed for 6 months after graduating from Comp. Sci., and I was looking for someone to reassure me that AWS was the way to go. Talk about knowing your audience/target market, damn, good job.
46yo changing career paths into coding. I was able to secure a scholarship in a local cohort boot camp that is a year long study. Really nervous switching from a massage therapist into tech but I know that I can do it. Python will be taught for sure because we had to use it in our entrance exam and their course outline has it listed.
@Felicia. Good luck to you.
Hello, first I really loved this video. Thank you for the information. I am considering a boot-camp outside of what I am already learning on the Coursera platform. I appreciate how you let us know that you can get lost in all there is to learn. I may be overthinking this, but I keep looking at job descriptions and shifting my learning to include the requirements. This issue is the requirements are always changing. I will follow the second path you suggested. Thanks again!
Hi Travis. Do you recommend learning AWS FIRST? or learning both AWS and python in the same time? I have 0 coding experience but I've been using computers throughout my life. TY. And as you said, I am keeping my Full-time job and learning these skills on the side.
AWS has a 1 year free tier so learn a bit of tech first before jumping into aws
yet another path is cross platform mobile development, and more specifically... Flutter. Flutter is growing in popularity since the release of v2.0, it's backed by Google and has a huge fanbase, documentation is spectacular, and Dart is easy to learn and shares many features with Java TS and C#. My humble advice is to dedicate at least a couple of weeks researching what language/framework really clicks with you, before you start learning. Big corporations still rely on .NET + Angular, or Android/iOs for mobile dev. Vue and Vite are viable alternatives to React, and Express and Hapi can easily land you a job as a junior backend dev. PHP is a self harming practice, but Laravel is rather fun to use. I am a big AWS fan, but I've also been using GCS + Firebase for the past 1.5 years, and they certainly have their pros. I guess the bottom line is "don't waste time and money on a bootcamp, do your research and start googling"
Thanks so much, Brotherly! I just subscribed!
I'm so glad I found this video. Was feeling so overwhelmed with what to do but have a better idea of how to move forward now. Thanks.
Thank you for the great insight. Validated the path I am considering to take
I have an AWS Solutions Architect Associate cert and I really enjoyed Python during my time at the coding bootcamp I was enrolled in. During the past several months I have switched my focus to Front-end web dev because I kept hearing that there were more job opportunities for beginners...
Thank you so much for your work and advice.
This seems interesting. I learned Python in my professional bachelor and been interested in web development for 4 years (on and off), and cant get it right. Done some udemy, freecodecamps etc. But Im just not keeping the pressure high enough? Now I have just a low payed job as an expat. Big salary even isnt the main interest, just as a job with some satisfaction. And all these specifications in job applications seem so unreachable, feel like the worst developer all time. I dont understand the super organising skills You all have to get started correctly :"(
Inspiring, I have decided today to change my career
I just found this video, im currently a part time customer service rep on the phone as well as doing photography on the side, I havent started anything with coding yet, just trying to figure out what path to take to begin, im hoping im able to land some type of job by next year with coding. This seems really positive and motivating and Im going to follow your recommendation, I have by may of next year to be fully ready, thats when ill be moving to New York regardless if I find a coding job or not, ill update on what ends up happening, as of today I have no experience with anything regarding coding.
Yes I’m definitely switching careers. Currently doing SheCodes and Coursera’s UX Cert.
Web development is saturated? I am a senior web developer and have to hire few developers every other month for my company and i am still looking for a good developer's profiles coming on my desk everyday. Don't confuse people, there are super high demand for web developers and it will be always
I did everything now I am planning on starting the solution architect associate and developer certificates
I just turned 31 last weekend and I am tired of my job right now. I love it but I don't at the same time. I wanna try something new. 6 months? Ok. Let's see.
I'm 24 and severely doubting my decision to go into an urban planning degree. The money won't be as good, nor will the potential progression. I also feel like I will be unsatisfied in the job. I'm considering switching to computer science and making my way into IT (with the aim of software engineering). This helped as I'm going to have to start practicing programming soon. Thank you!
Good luck I’m trying to do the same 😅
Wowzer, thank you for this. It gives me a New Years Goal. lol. I am now a subscriber. Great content with encouraging words. Keep up the great work. I look forward to what you do in the future
Travis, this video is very helpful to me. I received ultimate value with your clear cut instructions. I am very interested in tech however, never knew where to start until you blessed me with this video. Thank you so much and keep up the amazing work you do!
Sounds like some pretty good advice. I know I did it the hard way, I'm an AWS certified developer associate before I'm a solution architect. I'm gonna study Python. I've been doing Java, but you learn it today and forgot tomorrow.
Thanks again for sharing your input. Thats a really good plan because AWS is all over the place now. I think the two certs you methioned is a good foundation to build on. I am on the network admin side but want to get over to Cloud Developer like yesterday man LOL. Azure is also out there and growing. Was looking at cloudguru for AWS SAA and Developer. They have hands on labs. Also the Udemy tests too.
which course has udemy lab? Can you provide a link?
Better to go with JavaScript because when it comes to cloud computing, NodeJS is used by all cloud providers. NodeJS is evolving much better than Python plus JavaScript is not that behind in machine learning. Plus when you choose JavaScript/NodeJS you have a path. For beginner HTML, CSS and JavaScript in the front and for backend NodeJS, ExpressJS. You just have to learn One programming language and more over understanding how JavaScript works under the hood will also be beneficial. Plus it does not effect your AWS Certification goals. In the end programming languages are just tools. But for us developers in such competitive job landscape we lack time.
You are great because you show the way to move forward others just make videos for money
Interesting path. I’d be concerned about devops getting automated out. We have so many backend as a service tools these days like firebase. IMO the user experience is the most bulletproof. Also devops is not very startuppy. So it’s a different path than I’ve done but I do find it interesting as a path.
Thank you. This is encouraging.
I came across this video and I think it's really helpful. I'll definitely take the second approach.
As a self-taught individual, I just find it so difficult to make reasonable deadlines. I can spend an entire night just getting an application to RUN as intended, which can be 1 5 min. video in a 4 hour course.. As a recent example, was learning Axoniq framework with the Spring Boot/Spring Cloud Java framework for CQRS architecture in microservices.. I had some advanced concepts understood and implemented the day before with regards to saga lifecycles. The day after, I spent all 4 hours after my day-job just trying to get the Saga lifecycle working again. The issue was a combination of tokens cached by the framework and the tokens within the DB which were out of sync because my computer restarted while Axon was still running in my Docker container on dev. machine, rendering inconsistent tokens... It's not something obvious, and not something this "master" course even mentioned. Things like this happen all the time as a self-taught dev., and it's the reason why I've never been able to reasonably expect to have both materials understood AND portfolio-worthy projects created in, say, 6 months.. Just giving my 2 cents and would love anyone's input :)
What about blockchain development ?? Any thoughts on that? Also wondering as someone with a full time job not related to coding. How much time would you say you had spent per day or week? 6 months sound great but were you working a full time job in a unrelated field? Please let me know I’m really planning on migrating from auto motive to software engineering. I use Linux already for work. Thank you for the great video! Just earned a new subscriber .
I’m 27 and decide 1 week ago to study software engineer lol ! 🎉 I’m starting with Java script 😅
Hey, where are you now?
Thank you sooo much!! Hours of watching and u were clearest. What job titles can you apply for with AWS?
On my way to study Software Development tomorrow. 😁 Thanks for the tips Travis
Hey Travis, thank you for this video.
I noticed some links were change in the description, can you verify the udemy course for the AWS Architect certification?
Thank you in advance!
I am 37 has started doing web development then an opportunity presented for me to do AWS Restart program... really enjoying what am learning, I hope to build skills and continue advancing till I become a DevOps Engineer
I order mine today the new way plan. Time to get busy with this stuff.
May I ask which languages you use the most as of now?
As I heard from your vid, you use python very much, and sometimes also javascript.
Is there any other lang. you learned before, and which you sometimes have to use?
Thanks for your insights.
Just asking as I am done with learning java, have html & css know how, and am aiming at learning python/aws cert. or google cert.
thank you, great video, I really enjoyed!
Thank you so much. I'm current working as a SysAdmin so I will take the second path
Hey Travis, thank you so much for your wonderful videos. I am from Malaysia and I am currently planning on changing career to software engineering. I have no knowledge on coding at all. The best route for me would still be taking AWS and python?
Travis, what is your take for becoming a web developer where you have JavaScript on the front end and Python for the backend? Figured this could be a good mix incase in the near future you wanted to pivot to DevOps AWS. Since you'll already know Python, you'll be at an advantage. I guess you would need to focus on the essentials which are the certifications which you mentioned for AWS. Would appreciate any thoughts on this topic, thank you.
Thanks man! Good video, cool & straight to the point.
I'm a web developer and like developing and ship things that work. After I watched some videos what DevOps is and what they do I really know that this is not something I want to do. :-)
Hi Travis, thanks a lot for this informative video and your inspiration, really cool!🤩🤩So far I´ve been only worked in the tourism ,which job position in cloud computing is the most entry level friendly? I appreciate you reply. Best regards
Thank you so much for valuable advices
Great advice I’m just looking for a way in.
Thank you. Subscribed
Hey Travis, Great video. I am 30 right now. I've been a bartender, and a failing real estate agent the last few years. Want something better for my family.(5 kids) . I didnt graduate college. I have a baseline education. Should I jump right in to training and put my head down for 6 months and learn everything I can? Should I still take math classes? I am trying to learn Python right now. Love the video, thanks for the advice
Thanks for sharing Jake! I have a similar story and just had to go heads down and learn in my off-work hours and it eventually paid off. Six months is a small/short sacrifice to make for the reward it brings long term especially financially for your larger family. BUT you need to formulate a very specific plan of action regarding what you will be learning and do all you can to stick to it and not get sidetrracked. That's the key. Learning everything you can won't move you ahead. Specifics is key.
Hey Jake, your story is similar to mine so I have to put in a comment to motivate us a little bit. I am currently a mortgage loan originator too for at least a year I do not feel very secure financially for the next couple years even though I did close 2-3 files per month but really we cannot depends on that for the future, so I decide to look for a 2nd career while keeping the mortgage job. I believe you might have the same thought as mine too so good luck to us and thank you Travis for the video.
Hey Travis. Some really great advice. Thank you. Do you have a discord channel?
I really liked it. This is what I am thinking since long.