Before making assumptions on someone based off their degree, perhaps consider the individual's life and socioeconomic circumstances that led them to learning a new skill/career/trade later in life.

Take for example, me: my mom died when I was 15 and in high school. Thinking about my career wasn't something on my mind- I was trying to get through each week. My grades suffered, and (obviously) no top schools were interested in me. I didn't even hear about CS until I was 25.

Check your privilege when judging folks who attended bootcamps/are self taught/etc. Everyone's story is different, and everyone has a unique perspective to contribute to tech. ESPECIALLY if you come from a non-traditional path ❤️

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Chloe Condon 🎀

@ChloeCondon

17 Mar

Got a Fitbit Sense, and the clock face store is giving me some WILD energy

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Chloe Condon 🎀

@ChloeCondon

7 Mar

@fast

🤨 @fast recently pulled an offer from my friend. Personally, I'm not a fan.

https://twitter.com/domm/status/1367898035959652354

Like, offer signed- 2 weeks notice at previous job given. I'd love an explanation, cuz I'm pissed.

@fast

This would have been their first job in tech (from a non-tech background). Imagine getting offered a life changing amount of money in an offer, giving your 2 weeks on a Friday, and waking up on email with a revoked offer on Monday.

This ain't it, @fast. Do better.

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Chloe Condon 🎀

@ChloeCondon

6 Mar

@TechtonicaOrg

International Women's Day is coming up. In lieu of tagging 20+ women in a long Twitter thread, plz consider donating/investing/volunteering with an organization like @TechtonicaOrg @BlackGirlsCode or @blockpartyapp_ ♀️💸👩‍💻🚺🤸‍♀️💘 it makes a huge difference.

#IWD2021 #IWD

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