REALLY NEED SOME CONTEXT HERE YOU SAID YOU STUDIED AFTER YOUR 12HR SHIFT FOR 4 MONTHS. EVERYDAY YOU SAID BUT ?? HOW MANY HOURS DID YOU STUDY. AFTER THESE 12HRS WORK SHIFTS??? PLEASE EXPLAIN WOULD REALLY HELP🙏🏾 ❤
I clicked on the thumb nail like "I know bro". Then I seen the name. We were in bootcamp together, used to clown together everyday back in the 320th, flight 473. We even ran into eachother over in Destin outlets with our girls. It's Hughes. Good to see you out here doing big things bro.
@@JeremiahPeoples Hi, I need help with getting my resume together. My challenge has been how to show experience on my resume when I have never worked. I have technical training in Full-Stack Web Development and Microsoft Certified in Software Development, Javascript, Python, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Database Administrator, Power BI Data Analyst. Most jobs ask for experience and the only experience I have was acquired in training or from personal projects. I have tried getting jobs on upwork but it hasn't been fruitful. Can you help me please?
It's quite relatable. More grace ❤❤ To all new programmers, a reminder that you are doing your best. Don't give up now. A little more push could bring the break you so desperately need. I am rooting for you ❤❤
I love your videos ! I am currently trying to become a software engineer with zero experience and you are definitely inspiring me. Thank you for sharing your story!
When I first saw this vid I tght u were a total newbie. But then I saw your vid about how you grew up with your pop in IT taking apart laptops etc. So. You grew up with the tech bug in you. Thts great so happy 4 u and the fam as a total newbie I'm starting from absolute scratch first macbook type scratch can't wait to see what self taught journey is about 🎉
As a current military member myself getting tired of the cyber security side, coding has been a breath of fresh air. Glad you were able to get out of the service with a goal in mind and thank you for your service!
@@dssheppard4281 More like just maintaining/enforcing policy. Not super stressful, but just boring to me at least. It may be different at other bases/squadrons, but for me now I'm just bored most of the time.
@@Leezy2fye Maybe take a course in both to see which one you enjoy more or watch mult. day in the life videos on each job. You can always make the other a hobby though I'd say especially coding you can do that anytime anywhere and do your own personal projects.
In the military as well. I am a Naval Officer and served for almost 8 years but I find it mundane. I am seeking a career change and not feeling University nor my role in the Navy so I am here to get an insight if self-study could be the right choice for me.
I recently came across your channel man and I just want to say thank you for what you've done and what you do. I did 8 years active duty in the Army, got out and began contracting as a geospatial analyst and now I somehow have landed a job as a front end developer. I've been browsing the internet for guidance and looking for people who have made it in this field without college and I can honestly say that your channel and videos have inspired me to self teach and keep driving towards learning HTML, CSS and JS. Much love brother!
Thanks for yet another great video man. You and I see things the same on this. So many programmers I met that didnt go to college and doing so well. I think ZTM may be cool.
Hi! I’m in the Air force going to transition out and into tech. Can you tell me which resources helped you best to learn software engineering? I have 2 years left.
@@VirginiaEncarnacion I recommend ProgrammingExpert and AlgoExpert for a streamlined path to becoming interview ready with a solid foundation in programming, data structures, and algorithms. Which way you wish to go (e.g., frontend/backend/full-stack, analytics, data science, etc.) would determine which courses, or material to proceed with after you have the foundations down. I just started posting my "Interviewing at Google" series where I share the first-hand experience of interviewing as a self-taught engineer and I intend to share my primary learning techniques there as well. Best of luck to you with the transition! 🙌
I taught myself coding as well and have been working as software engineer for the past 2.5 years. now I am focusing on alglorithms and dataStructure to join big companies like TikTok and facebook. Yea , self taught have lots of limit when it comes to design scalable system. they can build as developer but they can't think as engineer and this is what I learnt for all the self taught I worked with. I had to learn system design and operating system for some of the project and now I am focusing on DSA. nice video. Dont stop there and keep learning
Thanks for the inspiration. Just started self teaching myself CSS HTML and JavaScript and definitely still feeling the imposter syndrome. Just gonna keep learning as much as I can and shoot for the stars while crossing my fingers.
@@JeremiahPeoplesI’m trying to do the same thing but as a remote animator..I’m Marine infantry vet so it was ruff getting back into college and shit but I’m almost done w my associates
I've subscribe you just for your smile and your energy Ilove your story❤❤❤ Ithink your really kind boy😊 I'm frontend dev and try learn react and make good sample witb this thank of you for made this video
Love this story Jeremiah! I'm on a very similar path as you were (no degree but took compsci c++/python courses), attending a bootcamp lead by Colt Steele, & learning every day. Appreciate you sharing your experiences and tips throughout your journey! Can't wait to come back here when i'm in your shoes :D
Your journey from the military to becoming a software engineer is truly remarkable. It's impressive how you didn't let challenges deter you and instead found creative ways to learn and grow in the field of technology. I'm curious to know, when you reflect on your transition into software engineering, what was the most challenging aspect for you personally, and how did you overcome it?
Imposter syndrome and failing to ask questions when I didn’t know something… which happened a lot. I have a video titled “how I beat imposter syndrome”
Your journey into becoming a software engineer without a degree is incredibly inspiring! It's impressive how you've shared your experiences and the path you took in such a relatable way. Many aspiring engineers will find your story motivating and filled with practical advice. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏
It's impressive how you overcame hurdles, like not liking books or traditional learning methods, by finding your own path through online courses and mentorship. Great Content!
Jeremiah's journey from the Air Force to becoming a software engineer is truly inspiring! his determination and the way he embraced learning opportunities are commendable. It's incredible how mentorship played such a significant role in his growth.
Agree. The way you persevered 🙌 through challenging conditions and found the right learning method for yourself is commendable. It's incredible how you adapted and found the perfect online course with Colt Steel to fuel your passion for coding. A ton of learnings and motivation on this video.
Your story time is an inspiration. I just graduated from a cyber security course and am working towards trying to get my foot in the door somewhere. This just tells me that there are ppl in this community and job force that's willing to take time to help build ppl up
I studied CS degree too. It was so hard, but there was scholarships available. So, I am on the program, because I had no money. Half of the students left in the first 1-2 years, because they got salaried jobs. I mean for the degree you need to stay up all night to study, have stress on exam days, write code for assignments etc. To get a job to do some web development or cloud or mobile apps, boot camp is just enough. You are not going to develop next encryption algorithm or next quantum computer.
Love your journey, you serve as a huge source of inspiration to people like me who want to break into the field but don't want to go back to 4 years of college. I'm working on my portfolio currently and hoping to land a frontend developer job!
I love to be a software engineer but live in limited country YES a limited country. Were the internet is limited and access to electricity is limited 😢 so sad so right now I’m just fighting my way to leave the country so I can purse the software engineering career for myself .
Sounds like my life. Six months ago, the same thing. Our developer team was looking for someone who knew Javascript and I had no more than a few solid months of Javascript learning experience. I already knew HTML and CSS. I wondered if my experience would be enough but it was my foot in the door. I luckily got the position and was transferred over. I am still in awe to this day that I was chosen. I am enjoying my new career life as a developer.
Hi Jeremiah. First of all..love the content and thanks a million for sharing your story. My 15 year old nephew is interested and excited about the possibility of becoming a software engineer. Do you have any content showing the steps to get there..or do you have any courses, workshops etc. Thanks so much
Jeremiah Peoples, your journey as a software engineer is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges and feeling like an imposter at times, you persevered and sought out mentors who helped you grow and learn. Your dedication to learning and your willingness to try different learning styles, such as online video courses, shows your determination to succeed. It's incredible how you immersed yourself in coding, practicing day in and day out, and even finding ways to practice at work. Your hard work paid off when you landed a front-end developer position, even with just four months of experience. Your story is a testament to the power of persistence and continuous learning. Keep pushing forward, Jeremiah, and never stop believing in yourself. You have already achieved so much, and I have no doubt that you will continue to excel in your career as a software engineer.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am a UX designer (been in the industry for 3 years) looking to add programming to my tool belt Or maybe even switch to be a Software Engineer but thanks for sharing your journey.
@@JessePepple lol I am not switching. In Tech we get put on projects that just make you wanna scream and that’s where I was at. I wanted a new leaf to turn but later realized that UX is where my heart is.
@@antjonesuxgaming how’s the pay like is it much more different than Software Engineering? I’m a student and I’m confused and overthinking which one I should go for I really love UX a lot and I feel like I thrive well there but idk if it’s the best choice for me income wise
@@JessePepple get good at what you do and the income will follow. I know this is something that seems kind of vague but seriously, focus on an area within UX whether that be UI, Research, Strategy, Writing, etc. My first gig out of college was $60K, I knew I was being underpaid but it motivated me to prove myself, a year later I got a $15K raise. Currently I work two full time UX gigs - one pays $74K/year & one pays $86K/year. It’s tough but keeps me driven (this is why I didn’t not go full steam towards software development, although I am still learning the dev side to help with the UX - Dev handoff)
Wow man. I watched the first yesterday and now watching this it’s definitely meant to be. I went down the same path into the Air Force and now 13 years later I’m trying to get back into coding instead of working on airplanes.
This is why I wanna drop out of college. Learn valuable skills and get a job asap. I’m majoring in computer science and I’m working 30 plus hours a week while going to school full time and can’t find the time to code. After work, I’m so physically tired that I can’t even keep my eyes open. When I’m not working I’m doing homework and taking notes and not really coding. I know the basics but I haven’t even made anything besides a todo list which was months ago and even then I get stuck when I have to make my own program. It sucks
Morning Jeremiah im justin from cameroon, to enter into the military force is so hard here im seriously broke and i want to learn something great for me and like seriously i dont even know how to fully use a keyboard but i know i will ,im really strongly interested to learn coding but i just want to know the language to start with atleast to get paid like after a year of self studies and may be internship im not that really fast at learning but a resistant learner not good at maths too i need to get started in this i will give a full year of studies for this seriously but i just need the good strategies to get started and have good results at the end
Y'all I've been wanting to go into software engineering but my biggest and only challenge is that I don't own a laptop. I've been learning html, css and JavaScript language with my phone.. But i still a laptop 😢
This is a really inspiring journey. I came from a Mechanical Engineering background and currently working in I.T. Still got that imposter syndrome though! Love your videos.
Grt video to have inspired me. I'm currently working as a construction worker and I'm looking forward to going into tech space like you have. Any help and suggestions for me please? And do I reach you? I'm in Ghana🇬🇭 thanks
Im a 50 yr old man,your speaking a different language to me,i Just need a starting point ..How do i start in this feild..I dont even know the difference between a PC or a mac.
@@jayaallday8516if he’s speaking a different language then computer science and/or software development may not be for you. I say this because using Google (and search boxes on a website) to research the tech field, books, programs is something you should already know to do. There are so many software engineers on RU-vid who literally tell you what to do….
It’s solid, just be sure you like the instructor. There only so many ways you can reach a programming language. Enjoying an instructors teaching style is what makes or breaks an experience for me
@@JeremiahPeoples This. lol. The instructor for this intro to CS course is quiiiiittee boring ngl lol I'm debating ZTM also. After I finish this, if it's needed(probably will be). Thanks! :)
@JeremiahPeoples luv your work bro so I'm still in highschool this is my last year , so IS THERE A CHANCE I CAN TEACH MYSELF WITHOUT ENTERING A COLLEGE or any universities NEXT YEAR AND BECOME A self taught SOFTWARE ENGINEER with great job opportunities similar to those with degrees
@@JeremiahPeoples I'm a 16 year old from India, well my plan is to master some coding program and do projects and deploy it in my portfolio for the next 2 years. Once I turn 18 can I get accepted by companies? If foreign companies can I work from home as a 18 year or 19 or 20 based on the situation I get but with/without a degree
Hey I’m just learning about tech I wanna start I heard python is good to start with but I want to try a bootcamp but a lot of them are expensive do you have any advice
Pardon, I would really appreciate if you could tell me what programming language should I learn for getting into real world of developers and get a job… basically what program language you stick with until you reached here? Even many at one is fine but in order please 🙏🏻
If you are naturally gifted, you can teach yourself but for some jobs, you will need that degree to get in the door. Remember, the tech field is full of geniuses who started great companies and they never went back to get their degrees...Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Mark Zuckerberg but not Robert Smith (black billionaire) or Jeff Bezos (Princeton grad) etc. I think if you have an affinity for languages, you would make a great software engineer.
@@JeremiahPeoples joined back in 2022 (4yr) and picked security forces. I’m currently stationed at Randolph AFB in SA. Not the best job as it’s not what I thought it would be.
Your video and experiences are phenomenal. I’m in the beginning phase of software development. I don’t know if I’m really qualified to label myself as one, but I’m driven to become one. If possible, I would like to pick your brain further. Thanks again
Im going through the same path as your are no degree, doing bootcamp. I too took udemy, treehouse and I in the bootcamp of colt steele as well. do you have any advice about finding a job while still in botcamp? I so where to find one were company is looking for experience coders?
I'm currently 21, and a Network Engineer. Is it possible I could transition to software engineering through first taking a devops position and after that a software engineering role?
@trapstar7962 I have a secret clearance and sec+ on my way to getting ccna, going to school for cs but no degree yet. I was able to become one this fast because I'm a lot more motivated and ambitious than most people are that's the best way to put it. I know a bit of python but I go crazy with Cisco cli and palo alto firewalls
