So: I was homeless as a kid, college was never really an option. Be that as it may, I lucked into a decent career, and I'm making a lot considering no degree, but I've hit the payroll cap for my field and am unlikely to even keep up with inflation at this point.
I've taught myself a lot of programming. Automated a lot of my own workload, and am currently working my way through freecodecamp.org
I took my position at Zillow thinking I'd use it as a foot in the door for the software side of things... now I suspect my whole team is next on the chopping block.
Since that door is almost assuredly closed, what advice does Blind have for what I can do to become hirable.
Are there any particular paid bootcamps that are more worth it than others?
Is getting a job as someone who is mainly self-taught still a thing anymore, or is that a relic of the past?
TC: 150k
YOE: 9
Edit to add: my current role and experience aren't in tech. I'm on the escrow side of things. The only title change I've ever add was going from "junior" to "senior"
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Also, enroll in some online courses from reputed universities that give you degree/certificate after completing the course. They add a lot of value too.
Keep going buddy, you got it๐ good luck
Like I said, I'm not currently in tech, I was hoping Zillow would be that foot in the door. Not really sure how any of my actual professional experience would help me out or have any relevance.
I've built a few programs to make my colleague's and my jobs easier, or to solve various household functions, but nothing really official.
But I'd also like to continue having an upward trajectory. Where I'm at now I've hit the ceiling.