The truth is, I don’t have an exact answer to this question. You may have seen my content and thought “maybe I should try getting into tech, making more money and have a better career outlook and lifestyle”. And that’s okay! Great even! But there are many aspects of you to take into consideration that will help you determine whether a career in tech or a certain niche in tech is right for you. Do you like to talk with people? Does staying organized feel really easy for you? Do you like to tinker with products? Do you have an eye for design? If so, there any many jobs in the tech industry that will align with your wants and needs, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CODE TO FIND A JOB IN TECH.

However, making the transition if this is not or original career field can, and will be long and hard. Network as much as you can, learn in public and experiment with your strengths to determine what’s right for you.

You will never have the same career path like mine, And the same is for me to you. So Do not expect to take exactly 3-6 months and *boom*, you have a new job. But with the right mindset and expectations, you can make the jump, too.

If I had to make a guess, I would set expectations at 1 year to make a complete transition into tech. See what you can get away with in a year and plan accordingly.

Good luck!

Sure am! I am a full stack engineer specializing in JavaScript and TypeScript. I am still learning as much as I can, and I’m still very early in my experience. But everyday I learn something new, and that’s what counts!

I always recommend people to experiment with FREE resources before committing to a paid course or program.

There’s tech resources out there that can help me learn to code for free???

Yup, thats right!

Some of my favorite resources, including Freecodecamp, Scrimba, Codecademy, FullStackOpen and You Don’t Know JS are a Google search away. All you need is a computer (it doesn’t matter if it’s a Mac or PC) internet and sometimes and email address to set up an account and start learning.

Once you decide that you ACTUALLY like to code, design, or whatever tech it could be, it’s time to ask yourself, “could I accelerate my learning with deadlines and a teacher? Will a structured curriculum and community help me get to the next level?“

If the answer is yes! Then trying out courses on Udemy, SkillCrush, EggheadIO and Front End Masters might be the next step with a smaller cost of entry to try their courses.

There are so many courses to choose from, so always stick with one primary resource for learning for at least 30 days then reevaluate your progress if that resource isn’t right for your learning styles. Keep a secondary resource on standby for when you need more examples and exercises.

My favorite courses:

• TAU’s Getting Started in Java by Angie Jones

• FreeCodeCamp.com

• LaunchCode LC101

• FullStackOpen.com

• The Web Developer Bootcamp By Colt Steele

I started off making content in 2015 as a college project talking about online rhetoric, with youtube as a base for my research I really fell in love with being on camera and making funny skits (at least what I thought was funny). I felt free and was able to express my needs creatively during a time that was really difficult for me. Unfortunately I made a decision to stop making content, thinking I wasn’t making things that would make an impact or be helpful to anyone but found my voice again after deciding to switch careers into the tech industry in 2018.

What I love about telling stories is being able to listen and hear others in their vulnerable moments, and to also tell my own with advice so others find meaning in their experience or troubles.

“What would I tell my younger self or my siblings about this moment in life?“

Thats what keeps me going, that’s where I can make people laugh and hopefully learn something in the process.

My favorite stationary

• Stalogy 365 Grid Notebook

• Hemlock & Oak Undated Planner

• Tombow Dual Brush Pens

• Sharpie SGel 0.7 Pen

My favorite tech products

• Macbook Pro M1

• The Little Memory

• Canva

• Trello

• Art Set for iPad

I use my iPhone XS and Canon G7X MK II for video and audio. After I’ve scripted out what I want to say and filmed it, I use a combination of iMovie and Final Cut Pro X to add graphics and images to my videos. There’s a lot more nuances that go into the process, and I don’t always get it right, but starting with the camera on your phone is the best way to go!