It's absolutely dogsh*t that employers aren't required to give US a 2 week notice that we're being let go, but yet we're required to notify them 2 week or more before WE quit.. It's so unfair.
@@devink.3609 True, true, but usually to not "burn a bridge" with a former employer and be able to use them as a reference it's obvi kind of a requirement of us. It's all a game :/
Hi, I share your channel with eager-to-learn devs, as you consistently give solid career advice. Keep posting videos, in good times and in less good. You hit the nail on the head with your advice on what to study ("work on projects", "know your tech stack"). Employers (other devs and hiring managers) are looking for talent that can contribute on day one. Most work out there will be mundane enhancements on existing projects, with existing frameworks. Candidates that demonstrate comfort and familiarity with that tech stack or in some cases other comparable tech stacks are going to get that job over someone that can solve algorithmic "riddles" but fail to show how they could add business value to the company. Recording a presentation of your take home assignment is also very clever life hack, wish I thought of it! Employers want to understand your thought process for solving a solution. Usually there are many acceptable solutions for a problem, but being able to explain your reasoning is a step up over competing candidates. Working on projects also has the benefit of building your confidence as well as your competency. Instead of "faking it 'til you make it", you can "know it and show it".
Yo I have to say, your apartment, the clothes, the chain, the lighting bro; your style is impeccable and it really inspires me. Please keep talking about mental health, there are people out there like me who need to hear it over and over again because - I really thought I could just ignore that stuff and keep working, and I still struggle with it. I'm out here trying to dive deep on C# and .NET and not coming up for air.
I saw this coming. I keep my ears against the wall since I been in the IT field for 21 years. What I've gathered through conversations and articles is that frontend and backend development may become completely automated through AI. So, I decided to focus more on AI and/or embedded software engineering. Right now, there are petabytes of historical data that have been sitting on hard drives waiting for developers to make use of it. R or Python for big data and AI have better opportunities and will pay great. There will be a greater demand for data scientist in the near future. As for myself, I want to work with robotics like I have in High School many many moons ago, lol. Don't become comfortable with front-end or back-end web app development. Keep learning new technologies and research where the industry is heading. Stay ahead of the game!
Hello, do you think I can do a computer science degree without prior knowledge? I studied bio,chem and phy, to get into medicine but failed to get the proper marks to enter med school( in my country u can enter med school through A/Ls exams) and may I know which degree is better, a software engineering degree or a computer science degree? Please give me some advice.
@@autumn399 Hello! Anyone can major in computer science with no background in computers. Software engineering is a part of the computer science curriculum. Computer Science is what you want to major in. You also have other ways of breaking into software engineering through bootcamps and paid internships. It really depends on what path you're willing to take. I took the lesser which I didn't have to take out any student loans and I was paid during my internship which lead into a full-time position. Hope this helps!
So glad to see you in what appears to be a much better head space. Your place looks sweet, happy to see ya doing much better. Also, Congrats on the new gig. Got myself a new job in DevOps for AS400. Look forward to ur next vid man
Lowkey spot on advice bro. I fucks with ya, keep it up!! Also, can't wait till society moves away from feeling that mental health is soft. Mental health should be just another aspect of health.
Man, I’m a Salesforce Consultant and I was lauded off (with severance and I kept the $5,000 signing bonus), and wow I loved this video so much! You’re awesome as encouraging me, thank you! You’re very grounded and level-headed. Thank you
Leetcode is a buss head movement hate it and love it. Grind hard concept like Sliding Window and rushing the process of understanding topics cause you need job ASAP is the most insane thing. Project matter more what you can do or bring to the table is shown in the projects not the leetcode. Look at the odds you get 4 questions from a pool of 2500 question. INSANE
@@dummycodes true but the average SWE that uses it don’t know how to beginning a problem without looking at UA-cam on how to solve it. It’s like oh array must use loop some where okay what’s next. Crazy thing is you’re prepping for something that you not going to use everyday on the job
Once you have been broke, like really broke, you will forever have PTSD about it... I have been doing well for myself for the last few years, but somehow I always get anxious about money : like everytime I have a big spending to do, even tho I can afford it, I find hundreds of reasons not to pull the trigger...
Yes, it always feels like things could just end anytime. Ive literally made an expensive purchase before for a camera, then the next day got laid off work.
Great video, very relatable. I have about 3 years experience, but took a break and now I am trying to figure out how to approach being asked "so why the gap in employment?" Initially, I just want to say to prioritize my health and to get my life back in order. But, I don't know if thats the best way to sell myself. Any advice is welcomed!
Thats literally what I would tell interviewers when I took a mental health break. I think working somewhere where they dont value that is a red flag to me. How can anyone see it as a negative to take a break from life and take care of yourself? If they do, they arent worth your time in my opinion.
Yeah while that is deep down a respectable thing to do, I don't believe it's what you should say at an interview. Focusing on what skills you built and projects to demonstrate that has a much better look imo.
The boomers and gen x went thru layoffs . I think now that this is happening..maybe the us vs them will be gone and they can learn and understand why boomers act the way they do
I'm 26 just quit my ft salary position to pursue a career in software engineering I'm currently 4 weeks into my boot-camp and loving it. Yes it's tough to learn the info but making it a daily habit makes it 10x easier hope to make it in the industry after I finish class 🦾🦾
It's absolutely dogsh*t that employers aren't required to give US a 2 week notice that we're being let go, but yet we're required to notify them 2 week or more before WE quit.. It's so unfair.
@@devink.3609 True, true, but usually to not "burn a bridge" with a former employer and be able to use them as a reference it's obvi kind of a requirement of us. It's all a game :/
Them letting ppl go without any sort of notice is f%#@ for sure...
incredibly lame behavior
I’m not even into tech or anything I just love tuning in to see Larry’s progress. As a black man myself I know the struggle of life on the whole
aww thank you!
I love that video idea! I'll try that next time.
Hi, I share your channel with eager-to-learn devs, as you consistently give solid career advice. Keep posting videos, in good times and in less good.
You hit the nail on the head with your advice on what to study ("work on projects", "know your tech stack"). Employers (other devs and hiring managers) are looking for talent that can contribute on day one. Most work out there will be mundane enhancements on existing projects, with existing frameworks. Candidates that demonstrate comfort and familiarity with that tech stack or in some cases other comparable tech stacks are going to get that job over someone that can solve algorithmic "riddles" but fail to show how they could add business value to the company.
Recording a presentation of your take home assignment is also very clever life hack, wish I thought of it! Employers want to understand your thought process for solving a solution. Usually there are many acceptable solutions for a problem, but being able to explain your reasoning is a step up over competing candidates.
Working on projects also has the benefit of building your confidence as well as your competency. Instead of "faking it 'til you make it", you can "know it and show it".
yo, gotta say the mental health takes are essential... sets you apart from all these other tech ytbers ngl. thanks for the knowledge larry
Yo I have to say, your apartment, the clothes, the chain, the lighting bro; your style is impeccable and it really inspires me. Please keep talking about mental health, there are people out there like me who need to hear it over and over again because - I really thought I could just ignore that stuff and keep working, and I still struggle with it. I'm out here trying to dive deep on C# and .NET and not coming up for air.
thank you Jordan, Im out here trying to not look like a bum when I record ahah
Wow, I have the same issue. I've been working as SD for 2 yrs now and still have issues with lingo and explaining what i did. Sooooo happy ur back
till this day, at this point I have no problem asking some one to dumb it down for me
I saw this coming. I keep my ears against the wall since I been in the IT field for 21 years. What I've gathered through conversations and articles is that frontend and backend development may become completely automated through AI.
So, I decided to focus more on AI and/or embedded software engineering. Right now, there are petabytes of historical data that have been sitting on hard drives waiting for developers to make use of it. R or Python for big data and AI have better opportunities and will pay great. There will be a greater demand for data scientist in the near future.
As for myself, I want to work with robotics like I have in High School many many moons ago, lol.
Don't become comfortable with front-end or back-end web app development. Keep learning new technologies and research where the industry is heading. Stay ahead of the game!
Yes fully agree with you Santos. Thinking ahead about what you want from your career and what you can expect is key
Hello, do you think I can do a computer science degree without prior knowledge? I studied bio,chem and phy, to get into medicine but failed to get the proper marks to enter med school( in my country u can enter med school through A/Ls exams) and may I know which degree is better, a software engineering degree or a computer science degree? Please give me some advice.
@@autumn399 Hello! Anyone can major in computer science with no background in computers. Software engineering is a part of the computer science curriculum. Computer Science is what you want to major in.
You also have other ways of breaking into software engineering through bootcamps and paid internships. It really depends on what path you're willing to take. I took the lesser which I didn't have to take out any student loans and I was paid during my internship which lead into a full-time position.
Hope this helps!
So glad to see you in what appears to be a much better head space. Your place looks sweet, happy to see ya doing much better. Also, Congrats on the new gig. Got myself a new job in DevOps for AS400. Look forward to ur next vid man
ayyy happy to hear youre doing well also!
Talking nothing but facts bro!! Love the video bro..
Lowkey spot on advice bro. I fucks with ya, keep it up!!
Also, can't wait till society moves away from feeling that mental health is soft. Mental health should be just another aspect of health.
I dont know why they think being soft is a bad thing when it comes to mental health.Taking pride in being stressed out is odd behavior
@@dummycodes Trust me I totally agree. I think it's honestly a culture thing that we going to have to deal with as a society.
Man, I’m a Salesforce Consultant and I was lauded off (with severance and I kept the $5,000 signing bonus), and wow I loved this video so much! You’re awesome as encouraging me, thank you! You’re very grounded and level-headed. Thank you
Thank you for talking about mental health. We've ignored the topic for too long.
I feel ya. All the best son.
Whoa! Keep up the good work bro. Your outfit, video effects, and background are all in sync and look awesome. I wish you all the best.🍀
appreciate it :)
Leetcode is a buss head movement hate it and love it. Grind hard concept like Sliding Window and rushing the process of understanding topics cause you need job ASAP is the most insane thing. Project matter more what you can do or bring to the table is shown in the projects not the leetcode. Look at the odds you get 4 questions from a pool of 2500 question. INSANE
I think leetcode can be a great way to train your brain for fun just with breakdown problem solving. But aside from that, the whole process is insane.
@@dummycodes true but the average SWE that uses it don’t know how to beginning a problem without looking at UA-cam on how to solve it. It’s like oh array must use loop some where okay what’s next. Crazy thing is you’re prepping for something that you not going to use everyday on the job
This advice is so gold. I didn't know Software Engineers had take homes. V interesting.
Respect for talking about mental health 👏
good that you're back sir!
image quality top notch
appreciate it man thank youuu
My mental health day is drugs, movies , UA-cam educational essays , and my sofa lol and countless WhatsApp chats going on 😂
he's a great guy i was upset when you stop uploading a couple of months ago
well im back now :)
@@dummycodes thanks bruh much love from Gambia, west Africa.
Wish you the best of luck man
I hope the best my dear, dawn will come. ❤
Lol perfect time for all the layoffs I’m in coding bootcamp RN 😂 🤦🏽♂️
AHA just keep shooting your shot, you need ONE YES
Once you have been broke, like really broke, you will forever have PTSD about it...
I have been doing well for myself for the last few years, but somehow I always get anxious about money : like everytime I have a big spending to do, even tho I can afford it, I find hundreds of reasons not to pull the trigger...
Yes, it always feels like things could just end anytime. Ive literally made an expensive purchase before for a camera, then the next day got laid off work.
All you tech workers should have no trouble at all replacing those 6 figure jobs. Im sure your worth every penny.
Fire video bro! I agree with everything you mentioned. You me and Darrion gotta link up!
would like that man, Darrion told me about youu
bro got a glow up
Great video, very relatable. I have about 3 years experience, but took a break and now I am trying to figure out how to approach being asked "so why the gap in employment?" Initially, I just want to say to prioritize my health and to get my life back in order. But, I don't know if thats the best way to sell myself. Any advice is welcomed!
Thats literally what I would tell interviewers when I took a mental health break. I think working somewhere where they dont value that is a red flag to me. How can anyone see it as a negative to take a break from life and take care of yourself? If they do, they arent worth your time in my opinion.
Yeah while that is deep down a respectable thing to do, I don't believe it's what you should say at an interview.
Focusing on what skills you built and projects to demonstrate that has a much better look imo.
@@dummycodes this is refreshing way to look at it
@@TheGreatslyfer maybe I can try to blend the 2
Omfg yo, you were just on my mind. I was like what happen to that guy with all the girls and nice editing skills? Kinda miss it.
hey now lets not bring up my past on my little coding channel. They know nothing of my editing skills ahah
Where do you get your shirts? Where you shop at bro? Lol
That’s a cool hat
Thank you, I ordered more just incase ahah
Have you found a good paying job?
The boomers and gen x went thru layoffs . I think now that this is happening..maybe the us vs them will be gone and they can learn and understand why boomers act the way they do
it really took me 5 YEARS to find this guy. Livinglikeblacklarry
Love watching your videos man.
You should make a twitter, I'd love to follow you on there.
I have a twitter just not much to say ahah
I'm 26 just quit my ft salary position to pursue a career in software engineering I'm currently 4 weeks into my boot-camp and loving it. Yes it's tough to learn the info but making it a daily habit makes it 10x easier hope to make it in the industry after I finish class 🦾🦾
+1 on leetcode take
Tons of solution copy paste going on, not much problem solving