I have mixed feelings on bootcamps. On one end, every bootcamp drastically oversells how easy it is to get a high-paying job.
On the other, many people do make the switch thanks to bootcamps and are better off for it.
The market now is very tough especially for bootcamp grads.
On the other, many people do make the switch thanks to bootcamps and are better off for it.
The market now is very tough especially for bootcamp grads.
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It’s never been a harder time to get a job as an entry-level engineer, despite the hot market for seniors. Here is some advice on this: blog.pragmaticengineer.com/advice-for-tec…
However, even years ago, only 25% of enrolments in my wife’s bootcamp “made it” as developers with a job.
However, even years ago, only 25% of enrolments in my wife’s bootcamp “made it” as developers with a job.
Bootcamps *will* keep selling the dream, and try to make a profit/living.
However, the sad reality is that its not easy to get a high-paying job in a few months through a shortcut. Most people will fail doing so.
Your support network matters just as much as the bootcamp.
However, the sad reality is that its not easy to get a high-paying job in a few months through a shortcut. Most people will fail doing so.
Your support network matters just as much as the bootcamp.
So do your research and be realistic on success rates, and what it means for you.
I don’t think a 20% success rate during a pandemic where few companies hired entry-level folks is surprising.
It is bad for those who expected they get a job because their bootcamp promised it.
I don’t think a 20% success rate during a pandemic where few companies hired entry-level folks is surprising.
It is bad for those who expected they get a job because their bootcamp promised it.
Despite all this, I *do* think bootcamps are net good.
They helped tens of thousands of people enter the software engineering field - my wife included.
Yes, even more people got disappointed. But even people spending 3+ years in college, paying crazy amounts get disappointed.
They helped tens of thousands of people enter the software engineering field - my wife included.
Yes, even more people got disappointed. But even people spending 3+ years in college, paying crazy amounts get disappointed.
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