I became a software engineer in one year | bootcamp, ADHD, and landing the job

In this episode, Jason shares his inspiring journey transitioning from teaching to becoming a software engineer in the midst of the pandemic. He discusses the challenges he faced, including self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and discovering he has ADHD, and how he overcame them to land his first software engineer job and transform his life. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏 Meet Jason 01:00 🍎 Jason's Teaching Journey 02:05 💻 Discovering Coding and Initial Struggles 03:02 🔄 The Decision to Change Careers 03:39 🚀 Starting the Coding Bootcamp Journey 04:22 📝 Preparing for the Entrance Exam 05:45 🤐 Keeping the Career Change Private 10:21 🔍 Navigating the Job Search Post-Bootcamp 11:36 🤝 The Importance of Networking and Referrals 13:38 🎉 Landing the First Job 18:06 👨‍💻 Transitioning to a Software Engineer Role 19:41 🧠 Discovering ADHD and Its Impact 24:42 💰 Life Changes and Financial Stability 27:14 💡 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineer

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