Everything's Changing - To Junior Developers 

A lot of these layoffs are due to hyper valuation and poor hiring choices by these big companies based on the growth projection(which wasn’t real) and this correction is not the end. I would take this or any other “RU-vidrs” advice with a grain of salt, it really matters how you sell your skill set when it comes to landing your first role or even 10th role, I would not worry about learning to code(always be strong with fundamentals), you would be surprised how many incompetent people work as SWE in the valley with pure luck , some of them openly outsource their work to third world countries, so don’t worry about AI, learn to code and keep your skill set updated and you will be fine

coding is here to stay ai cant think of all user use cases in the real world stop worrying those big techs are just trying to save money.

Really appreciate how blunt you are about the road to learning to code. I’ve been in project management for years and decided recently that I want to make the jump to web development. I know it’s going to be a long road, that jobs won’t come easy, but the long term benefits you laid out are what I’m looking forward to. Also looking forward to your site going live!

While AI, including models like ChatGPT, has the potential to impact various industries, including web development, it is unlikely to completely replace human web developers in the foreseeable future. AI tools can certainly assist and enhance the work of web developers by automating certain repetitive tasks, generating code snippets, and providing solutions to common problems. This can free up developers to focus on more complex and creative aspects of their work.

As someone with two years of IT support experience and a two-year degree in software development, in my opinion, tech all around is in a weird state. Graduated May 2023 and still yet to land even an internship role for software development, so with him saying 1-2 years, he's not wrong. I must add that going to college, they didn't teach us about git or github, nor did they say build personal projects to help land a role. After many videos, i now have to sit back and regroup and figure out what kind of projects to build to showcase my skills.

Web developer it’s only one part of the industry, we have more choices, Mobile Developer (iOS, Android), Windows Applications, Mac Applications, robotic… name it. 😎.

Ive been learning how to code for the past year and half and I was not feeling too confident about getting a job, but I really appreciate your transparency on the state of the job market and your willingness remain cautiously optimistic really help me alot. Also really appreciate the solutions you suggested to keep going! great video man thank you,

The big bro I never had but I always needed! Thank you Chris

In 2017 I got a job within 1 month. The more experienced I get the harder it seems to get a job. In 2019 a contract job ended and it took me from sept. 2019 to nov. 2021 to get a new job. I interviewed 48 times to finally do the job that I was trying to basically get those 47 other times (React). Only to hear my manager say "its so hard to find developers, and you guys are the best of the best". Lol. what? that just says to me the hiring process is broken.

Chris you're so inspirational, so happy that you're putting out content

I like to think of it as a shift in how we code. Instead of being the writer, director, and the producer, I now get to have a writer (AI) doing a lot of the work for me, while I can direct all the big picture moving parts.

Great Advice, must be adaptable and persistent. Programming is evolving. In the midst of the A.I. revolution, being a beginner can have it's advantages. For example, At a google devfest, I overheard a senior dev worry about not being able to properly train junior devs because of the skill gap between both parties. Where junior devs are being taught the new trends hence A.I. Hearing that made me realize theirs levels to learning and it's okay to be a beginner . Whether 3 months or 3 years it will be worth it because it's honest hard work that I am investing in myself. I know getting the first gig is gonna be sweet. I do feel it's a gold rush for A.I. and it's better to sell the picks and shovels or what not while digging for gold. Anyhow, thanks for the motivation Chris. -beatsRhymesCodeLife

Glad to see you're taking care of your health!!!

Def needed to hear this as I'm getting into Code , thanks Chris and keep up the good work and words of wisdom. Wishing you good fortune brotha Cheers from Bay Area,CA !

What’s crazy is that it’s only developers who are even thinking about the possibility of AI taking over their jobs. Of course tech companies where the leadership know and lead what’s going on will be streamlined but the average companies where people barely know how to reset their password makes me confident that AI or not I’m good 😂

Learning MERN stack. Been a nurse for 12 years, but 36 now, trying to learn MERN stack through UT Austin. I’m having a lot of doubt and insecurity about my skill set.

I am glad youtube recommended me this video, btw I was wondering are you guys looking for a short or long-form video editor?

How exactly can one start learning and incorporating Ai in our journey. I am a software engineering student

When they invented the printing press , the pen didn't go obsolete .

Programmers aren’t going anywhere . Companies will ALWAYS need somebody to maintain software, develop AI & Robots. Not to Mention VR , AR & XR space. We have a whole new generation of technology ahead of us. The opportunities are unlimited, just make sure your skills are properly aligned with the future.

Chris you’re so inspirational❤️

Just remember that you are just a cog in a hyper capitalistic machine in American society, and if the company is going to furlough or terminate a few employees to keep their profit (such as possibly using AI), then they would. If you are making $80K but you live in an area that is high cost of living, then you are nearly underpaid. If you are making over $100K in a high cost of living, then that is the bare minimum. Being a software engineer is not all roses like what you see in these "day in the life of a software engineer". There will be high amounts of stress, exploitation, over 40-hour work weeks with calls after your 9-5 job, long commutes from stressed out drivers, and unrealistic expectations from the higher ups that you need to meet their demands (unless you want to be possibly fired). You need to be realistic and realize that being a software engineer is like any other job in America such as a health care worker, an engineer, a technician, etc. If you get laid off from a company and can't find a job due to the economy or other laid-off programmers also looking for work, remember not to be afraid to apply for unemployment and be open to other part-time jobs until you get another software opportunity which could take months. With the oversaturation of software developers, rising cost of living (i.e. inflation), company lay-offs, and the almost impossibility of owning a house or raising your own family, at the end of the day to always never forget your close friends and families because they will be there for you. Just wanted to give a different perspective on a micro-level and not a high level bird's eye view on what it is like to be a software engineer

After completing associate school, I landed a 3-month paid internship in Canada. To my surprise, within just a month of wrapping up the internship, I had three job offers on the table, all offering above-market-average salaries for an entry-level full-stack position. I started my new job in early February 2023! Not that bad, right? 😄🇨🇦💼

Great video. The moment you stop learning, you become invaluable.

As a self taught developer, trying to navigate this space for the last 2 years, this video really helped me out. Thank you.

Thanks, this is very helpful ❤

Refreshing level of honesty

Thank you so much I decide facing the reality stop learning code and find a trading school to be a electrician or hvac tech

on the topic of college degrees, obviously each tier of degree is better, but how would you go about it if you went to college in the current climate, would you go straight for a masters, or would you get an Associates, apply for jobs, work towards bachelor's while hopefully having an entry level tech job, obtain bachelors, apply for better position/company, work towards masters?

The music selection on this video is sick with it 😎

People hate on PHP but forget and overlook one simple fact, it's the language that made every big tech company successful and it's created every tech billionaire, it's literally the language for becoming a tech billionare, there's obviously other factors but php is the common denominator for tech billionaires.

Minorities and women have an advantage because of affirmative action. I am part of the hiring process and since I have been on the team (3 years), we interviewed every single minority and woman that applied. We hired some of them too although they weren't the most qualified.

I don't know how anyone lives for 1 or 2 years without a job.

im a professional chef in london (originally from the philippines )but with 20 years experience but now im trying to learn and change career and to be a software developer , not only im interested in web development but also in other aspects of software developement and try to learn many programming languages,AI is not the enemy or will take our jobs but it will help us to be better developer, now im going to do a bootcamp next year but i will not be waiting until they find me a job after bootcamp but do some projects and try to find entry level junior developer jobs even if im not successful but still learn hands on experience by doing projects.hoping next year will be a good year for technology and hoping to start a new career in tech

23 years exp career coder. Man, I wish I chose something else. Something that got me outside more. Feel like my whole life has passed by in front of a screen.

AI has been in most products well before chatGPT was a thing. It was just less visible

Thanks for this man,, just finished my certificate in Software Engineering, looking for a job right now as I build some passion projects, I'm essentially python developer,

well im 1 year and 3 months in, python & sql, im keeping it basic, get a remote job doing db management, and keep on learning in the mean time. Already got a website portfolio and resume, but nowhere near confident to apply for jobs, just wanted to be ready, 3 months ill start applying for a database developer role. Also going to university to get a degree in cs and business management, im 40 years old, but its only a 3 year degree. My university dont do ai degrees.

Thank you for sharing the reality of current market for Junior. I always thought it could take 2 years within learning to find a job. Currently I have a mentor once a week and practice 1 hour per day. As you mention is not a long time for the result plus it's a career learning :) All the best to all juniors here !

having your own projects also gives you good practice and allows you to find out where you are deficient. i think it would be an interesting world if AI could replace all developers. it's actually a good thing. a technological advancement. but i don't think it's going to be that easy with the current approach to AI of using Artificial Neural Networks, which has plenty of problems

Not all people earn 100k. A lot of people earn 50- 30k and they are completely happy as there is no grind like in 150k to 250k

Chris, you look great. Keep it up brodie💯💯

1-2 years is realistic. I was a UX designer and got a job after 6 months, was laid off and it took me a year and a half to land a job. Wasn't even a UX role. But the company saw I knew design and now I'm a graphic designer for them and looking to add projects to keep it moving to eventually get a UX role. Feel like anything in tech right now is super hard because all companies want right now is AI and are probably over hiring for it much like during COVID everyone wanted devs and UX designer. Not sure where things are going to go but I just know you're right, keep at it. Even if you learn to code in 6 months then look for a job, you'll keep evolving your skill set that by the time you land a Role, you'll be so much better than if you landed it in a short time. When you're hungry you want to be fed. You'll keep working so so hard that I'm sure it'll be better than a job with your growth. Was that for me at least

Would it help if I have a CS engineering degree and a Master's on web development focused on Typescript, React and AWS deployment?

Tech is very stresseful to work in.

Hi, I graduated from CS, and I am building projects for my portfolio to start applying for jobs as a junior web developer. But after I've heard about Devin AI, I am feeling lost and depressed. I don't know what to do. Please give me any advice. Thank you in advance

I just found this channel. This channel is epic. One of the best I've seen, period.

It would be nice if other devs can teach a course on your platform 🤔🤔🤔💰💰💰💰

Thanks for this video! I came across it at the right time, I am switching from IT Support to software engineering and I was searching for the most realistic expectations and I stumbled on this. This video set an honest expectation for what it will take to land a job and I'm ready to make the sacrifice. I would appreciate if you could mentor me on this journey and your response as well. 🙏

I literally just got an associate's degree in web development. I got it for free which is a plus but I feel the market is just so saturated now that it was a waste of time. Should I keep at it and try to get a software development job or switch to a different IT field? I was thinking AWS or Cybersecurity just nothing with too much math because I suck at math lol. I also would rather not go back to school and would rather just study for a certification instead.

Do you think that the market is eventually going to be better next year?

I landed my job in 2 months of learning data analytics. I did not even learn Python. I got the job only with Excel, MySQL and Power BI this year.

quick question; when you say "build things in public", can you elaborate what that means? my first thought is going to Starbucks to work on a project 😅

dont think knowing coding is a handicap, its gonna be more useful than ever cuz average peoples wont understand how it actually works, coding isnt just about landing a job, but its going to be a life skill

Hello Sir, Good Informative video why can't you start a your own company, what stopping you?

“One of the hardest things I would ever do” 😂😂 😂 😂😂

Why do we all pretend that all of programming is comprised of frontend development? What about full stack developers? What about DevOps engineers? Server admins, security consultants, Cloud engineers? How is AI relevant for someone designing proprietary software for industry use? Or for a Virtualization engineer?

Isn't it weird how this happens every single time any new toys come up in tech? Remember augmented reality? Serverless compute?

Hearing people talk about how ai will change everything makes me think of when people said web3 and the blockchain would change everything. I'm this time is different....

It seems that recruiter doesn’t watch the portfolio o you’re site….. if don’t see a degreee or experience they reject it immediately. It’s sad because maybe the portfolio is an astounding one .

I love you man, subscribe added! Please explain why do you recommended getting an AI degree in college

If AI is taking over the coding world as far as jobs go, then the field I’m in now is certainly getting replaced by AI. Guess I’ll just be unemployed

Becoming a developer isn't worth the salary when you get stressed, burnt out, and are on call rotations. Couldn't pay me 1 million a year to be on call....

God this video gives me gasoline 🙇🏻

When is NEVER LEARN AGAIN website going to be usable that's having the Html, CSS and JavaScript tutorials?

Now things seen in black mirror doesn't seem that far to come with developers and AI enhancing technology. I would say we are not even that far from a world like Black Mirror anymore

hey chris,i am focused on learning AI and data science and javascript but i don't know how to start,so if its possible i would like you to be my tuitor

Who wants to have to stand out ALL THE TIME? I just want a good job and I can do the job. Seriously.

Hey man you scared me Thanks

No need to even sent your cv on company recruitment portal. Recruiters are all recruiting on Facebook platforms even LinkedIn that use to be common is being abandoned. 2024 may seem even brutal finding a job than 2023 was 😮

Well, if you stay stucked in the tiring JS web development topic, of course you are going to be replaced.. make an effort to learn something that make you truly unique, but overall, THINK real solutions to real problems.

Yes, you say the reality. AI is now the fastest growing technology. Therefore, since we cannot change what is happening, it is the best to learn how to use it for the end goal. As you said, I am a junior developer and started my first semester in computer science. Sure enough, I will plan learning AI. Thanks ❤❤❤

jQuery not bad, I started by looking for react jobs, did multiple interviews, couldn't get anything. Did one jQuery interview and got the job.

I was learning to code year and half ago and when pandemic hit I head opportunity to learn a trade pipe fitter shit AI and robots can't do now I work for biggest car manufacturer job is upper awesome great people fun and it pays really good took me 6 months could not be happier learn a trade so you wont br replaced in 2 years if you get job

Learning Full stack Web Developer is Still worth it?

Codecademy or ZtM (Zero to Mastery)?...HELP!!?

In my opinion, AI helps developers solve problems, but at the same time, it might lead some to become reliant and less inclined to think creatively.

there are still going to be software developers who will make alot of money!, it was a human that made chatGPT, washing machine, and other ai!

Rpa sounds like an interesting career path as well

just use all the tools what you expert, and get the jobs done

the music is too loud I watched the video twice to understand everything love to watch you, sir

Its been 4 years and I'm still going and trying to get that job 😴

JavaScript has not been going down because of python is because of typescript

do you know ez mil

Some of the best advice ive heard so far.

We shouldn't single out devs, a lot of fields are facing this threat, writers, artists, even some accountants, etc... quitting coding, abandoning an opportunity to learn something useful is not an option. I think we just have to find a way to co-exist with it, because if we will abandon every field that is at a "future threat" right now, there will be millions jobless...

The person who is going to beat you is the person who knows how to code, and at the same time understands how to operate a lathe. Someone who can take the schematic from the screen and into the physical world by machining. The people you have to worry about are the electricians who learn how to code. These are the people getting all the jobs. The time of easy work is over. When tech companies hired people just so other companies wouldn’t hire them and have them. Also, improve your physical appearance. It sends a cognitive message to the person interviewing you. If you look like you sit at a computer screen all day and have a flabby body, not good.

5:55 I get it but at this point, isn't it better to try to make money build Saas products..? Within 2 years and 5 or 6 differents services tried, seems more encouraging. Let's not talk about that the fact you have coded real products will always give you an advantage to get headhunted

Influencers made a bubble arouns tech. Even my grandma is learning python come on

Stop discouraging people to get into coding. I was told this same thing 5years ago when WordPress came out newly. Everyone said front end developers will be out of jobs. Fast forward to 2023 they're still getting jobs, next 5years, they'll still be relevant

youre losing weight, you look good, weldone :) Why do u regret moving to devrel if i may ask??

This is probably the 15th video i have seen about this on youtube,..😅 change is certain in life and so it is for coding. Adapt with the changes and realign yourself,..these videos in my opinion is only for views and click bait

"I thought these layoffs would eventually end." Why? This is how capitalism works. I hope you're willing to build something better.

They can't lay everyone off without people who earn money there's no consumer the economy will crash

My employer forbids the use of AI in theyre policy.

Well, youre looking at big companies, with their workload of course they're going to use AI, but you miss the fact that there are more than thousands of smaller companies and organizations that need programmers, computer and data scientists. Also ye AI IS taking over but thats not the one who's going to beat you in the race, its the people using AI to their advantage, so play by the current rules of the game.

We need this kind of honesty in the community man. Every single student or anyone aspiring to do digital work of any regard needs to LEARN AI RIGHT NOW. Seriously NOT AN OPTION. Better sooner than later. It's a tool that's going to make you more productive, period.

Not everyone or every business is concerned with AI 😅

Tech is not the holy grail .... I pity people that are leaving stable career to enter a bubble .... The intent of Learning to code should be to be able to build your own apps ... Stop trying to kiss companies asses ... Learning to code shouldn't stop you from being an engineer, doctor, lawyer and so on ... I think it's time people wake up and stop falling for all this false hope

aint no way this youtube channel generates 20-30k a month 🤣