Too many wannabes entering our industry

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Nov 10, 2018 117 Comments

Everyone and their mom (see the other post about a housewife wanting to get into coding) is trying to get into our industry cause they want that sweet TC and perks like free breakfast, lunch and dinner.

These people are not your typically software engineers (i.e., interested in computers from a very young age, writes apps for fun, code on the weekend, etc). These people goto coding boot camps, leetcode, barely pass the hiring bar, end up being the weakest link on the team and in the end are just wannabes.

Does anyone else think our industry is becoming saturated with too many “software engineers”?

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  • Oath / Mgmt
    Atinlay

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     Atinlay
    You feel threatened, bro?
    Nov 10, 2018 17
    • New
      BHLn28

      New

      BHLn28
      Let me know when you get your package. I'm expecting early next year. I might be hiring, but only competent people. You'll find out soon enough. Hope I'm not making you nervous
      Nov 10, 2018
    • Oath / Mgmt
      Atinlay

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       Atinlay
      Nothing to be nervous about!
      Nov 10, 2018
  • AGCO Corporation / Design
    Sad as hek

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    A UX Designer in Seattle Washington
     Sad as hek
    People don’t have to come from a certain path of life. If they want to try, they try. If they make it, they deserve their spot. Everyone else’s life decisions when it comes to sudden interest in a career path, be it developing, design, finance or whatever, If they’re trying and they have the skills and qualify, they aren’t fake. They’re real.
    Nov 10, 2018 10
    • “If you’re passionate the money will follow” bullshit. If someone’s passionate about hiking in the woods, where’s the money? What about being passionate about watching Netflix?
      Nov 10, 2018
    • FuelQuest
      Cubbbe

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      Cubbbe
      Watching Netflix and hiking aren’t jobs. If you’re passionate about your line of work then success will follow.

      I didn’t think I would have to spell that out.
      Nov 10, 2018
  • Google
    CREd51

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    CREd51
    Nothing wrong with that? Everyone brings a different perspective based on their backgrounds, and will help push the industry forward
    Nov 10, 2018 1
  • Spredfast / Eng
    aiRe22

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     aiRe22
    Who gives a shit. Good for them.
    Nov 10, 2018 0
  • If they can do the job why does it matter? Although working with people with no passion does suck.
    Nov 10, 2018 2