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What I Wish I Knew Before Breaking Into Tech
Things I learned so you don’t have to
If I Knew Back Then What I Know Now …
Hindsight is 20/20, and it’s always easy to look back and think about what you’d do differently. If I can do anything, I’d love to help anyone learning to code by gently guiding them on a path to success.
I know everyone has their own style or way of doing things, and the idea anyone can follow your path and have the same results is silly. But many people can learn from others who’ve already experienced a path, so I often like to share my experiences for others to learn from.
You Don’t Need to Go to School
Tech is one of those industries where many professionals have taken nontraditional routes.
Unlike becoming a doctor, accountant, or dentist, working in tech doesn’t require a special degree or specific field of concentration. Many people with different backgrounds have transitioned to careers in tech: From musicians to bankers to chefs to marketers, many people make the jump.
