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[–] Decide@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (9 children)

I have a degree in philosophy, which, as far as I can tell, is more of a "support" degree that says I like thinking and learning a lot. I've thought about going back and seeing what I can do, but I'm honestly so broke that it's not a viable option.

Related, but how much time per day did you put into learning practical skills? I put in a few hours each week, maybe somewhere between 5-10 hours, but it feels like I'm really low-balling the amount of time I should be coding and applying what I know.

 

I know some basic HTML, CSS. JS, and very little React -- I'm learning it currently. One of the things I see mentioned online is freelancing as a way to earn income. Now, I've tried this before in the past on UpWork, and it was nearly impossible to get anything out of it, I rarely received a response and that required submitting a lot of proposals which in turn cost a lot of money.

When I go on UpWork, many of the jobs need WordPress developers or an array of skills I simply do not have and appear to require a lot of time to learn.

Furthermore, I'm in an odd place financially and career wise, where I can't seem to get a job anywhere, not even at places that would've hired me before, and certainly not as a junior developer.

I suppose I'm asking for advice. If freelancing is an option to pursue, how do I go about it in the cheapest and most cost effect way possible? If freelancing is not the right option, then what can I do with what I do know? Lastly, is the job market in a weird state for every sector?

[–] Decide@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

This is incredibly helpful and gives me something to aim for. Some of what you've mentioned reminds me of the book "Never Split the Difference." Are there any resources or tips you've found helpful in encouraging teamwork or cohesion within a team? Or was most of the learning on the job and mostly gained through experience?

[–] Decide@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'll take you up on that offer.

  • What sort of hard vs soft skills do you have? Or, what skills would you say that you use most often in day to day?

  • What sort of terms, ideas, or concepts go into this type of work?

  • Lastly, how would someone study or work towards this? It sounds like something that would strictly require a business degree.

[–] Decide@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Can you tell me more about this or where to read more? It's the first time I've heard of project management in development - I usually hear it associated with the business side of things.

[–] Decide@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

Interesting. I'll make a note of this and start collecting some resources. Thank you.

 

For the past year and so many months, I've been in a front-end web developer boot camp. It's self-paced, and for the concepts I know, I feel as though I have a decent grasp on how to use them. Still, based on my failed freelancing attempt and the job requirements I see listed often, it seems like it'll be a long time until I can get a job.

What I currently know is HTML, CSS, JS. I know some basic git and node. I'm currently learning React and Typescript. I am very certain that this is not enough to land a job, and I would like to know any skills I should know by this point.

When I do have the skills, what is the best way to apply to jobs, and what should I know when applying?

[–] Decide@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

Especially if it's free. Who would say no to free food?

[–] Decide@programming.dev 7 points 2 years ago

Similar, but in a past job, I didn't pick up on some cues, treated a coworker like how I treat everyone, and I got yelled at by them. They told me to respect the hierarchy and that I'm not his equal - I was training for a higher position at the time. I was later let go for other reasons they wouldn't mention.

[–] Decide@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

This is my third time writing this. I just have to say, I agree with you 100%. I've only begun to begin to act "normal" by being treated like shit and being afraid of being myself.

I've even had a boss tell me to only talk about the weather. It's grueling, dehumanizing seeing other people talk like normal, but when I do it, it's somehow wrong.

[–] Decide@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the tip! I've gotta try that

[–] Decide@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

What's in your sauce? I've had soba before, I'll eat it without hesitation, but I feel like the standard sauce I get from the store is lacking, somewhat.

[–] Decide@programming.dev 5 points 2 years ago

I've been on here about a month, but this is the first comment that fucking killed me. The real reddit is in the comments.

[–] Decide@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

I must say, that's an odd default behavior since no other app I've tried does it like that. Regardless, removing the empty logins worked.

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