Everything's Changing - To Junior Developers

A lot of these layoffs are due to hyper valuation and poor hiring choices by these big companies based on the growth projection(which wasn’t real) and this correction is not the end. I would take this or any other “YouTubers” advice with a grain of salt, it really matters how you sell your skill set when it comes to landing your first role or even 10th role, I would not worry about learning to code(always be strong with fundamentals), you would be surprised how many incompetent people work as SWE in the valley with pure luck , some of them openly outsource their work to third world countries, so don’t worry about AI, learn to code and keep your skill set updated and you will be fine

coding is here to stay ai cant think of all user use cases in the real world stop worrying those big techs are just trying to save money.

While AI, including models like ChatGPT, has the potential to impact various industries, including web development, it is unlikely to completely replace human web developers in the foreseeable future. AI tools can certainly assist and enhance the work of web developers by automating certain repetitive tasks, generating code snippets, and providing solutions to common problems. This can free up developers to focus on more complex and creative aspects of their work.

Really appreciate how blunt you are about the road to learning to code. I’ve been in project management for years and decided recently that I want to make the jump to web development. I know it’s going to be a long road, that jobs won’t come easy, but the long term benefits you laid out are what I’m looking forward to. Also looking forward to your site going live!

In 2017 I got a job within 1 month. The more experienced I get the harder it seems to get a job. In 2019 a contract job ended and it took me from sept. 2019 to nov. 2021 to get a new job. I interviewed 48 times to finally do the job that I was trying to basically get those 47 other times (React). Only to hear my manager say "its so hard to find developers, and you guys are the best of the best". Lol. what? that just says to me the hiring process is broken.

As someone with two years of IT support experience and a two-year degree in software development, in my opinion, tech all around is in a weird state. Graduated May 2023 and still yet to land even an internship role for software development, so with him saying 1-2 years, he's not wrong. I must add that going to college, they didn't teach us about git or github, nor did they say build personal projects to help land a role. After many videos, i now have to sit back and regroup and figure out what kind of projects to build to showcase my skills.

Web developer it’s only one part of the industry, we have more choices, Mobile Developer (iOS, Android), Windows Applications, Mac Applications, robotic… name it. 😎.

Ive been learning how to code for the past year and half and I was not feeling too confident about getting a job, but I really appreciate your transparency on the state of the job market and your willingness remain cautiously optimistic really help me alot. Also really appreciate the solutions you suggested to keep going! great video man thank you,

Great Advice, must be adaptable and persistent. Programming is evolving. In the midst of the A.I. revolution, being a beginner can have it's advantages. For example, At a google devfest, I overheard a senior dev worry about not being able to properly train junior devs because of the skill gap between both parties. Where junior devs are being taught the new trends hence A.I. Hearing that made me realize theirs levels to learning and it's okay to be a beginner . Whether 3 months or 3 years it will be worth it because it's honest hard work that I am investing in myself. I know getting the first gig is gonna be sweet. I do feel it's a gold rush for A.I. and it's better to sell the picks and shovels or what not while digging for gold. Anyhow, thanks for the motivation Chris. -beatsRhymesCodeLife

Glad to see you're taking care of your health!!!

Programmers aren’t going anywhere . Companies will ALWAYS need somebody to maintain software, develop AI & Robots. Not to Mention VR , AR & XR space. We have a whole new generation of technology ahead of us. The opportunities are unlimited, just make sure your skills are properly aligned with the future.

The big bro I never had but I always needed! Thank you Chris

Learning MERN stack. Been a nurse for 12 years, but 36 now, trying to learn MERN stack through UT Austin. I’m having a lot of doubt and insecurity about my skill set.

I like to think of it as a shift in how we code. Instead of being the writer, director, and the producer, I now get to have a writer (AI) doing a lot of the work for me, while I can direct all the big picture moving parts.

What’s crazy is that it’s only developers who are even thinking about the possibility of AI taking over their jobs. Of course tech companies where the leadership know and lead what’s going on will be streamlined but the average companies where people barely know how to reset their password makes me confident that AI or not I’m good 😂

Just remember that you are just a cog in a hyper capitalistic machine in American society, and if the company is going to furlough or terminate a few employees to keep their profit (such as possibly using AI), then they would. If you are making $80K but you live in an area that is high cost of living, then you are nearly underpaid. If you are making over $100K in a high cost of living, then that is the bare minimum. Being a software engineer is not all roses like what you see in these "day in the life of a software engineer". There will be high amounts of stress, exploitation, over 40-hour work weeks with calls after your 9-5 job, long commutes from stressed out drivers, and unrealistic expectations from the higher ups that you need to meet their demands (unless you want to be possibly fired). You need to be realistic and realize that being a software engineer is like any other job in America such as a health care worker, an engineer, a technician, etc. If you get laid off from a company and can't find a job due to the economy or other laid-off programmers also looking for work, remember not to be afraid to apply for unemployment and be open to other part-time jobs until you get another software opportunity which could take months. With the oversaturation of software developers, rising cost of living (i.e. inflation), company lay-offs, and the almost impossibility of owning a house or raising your own family, at the end of the day to always never forget your close friends and families because they will be there for you. Just wanted to give a different perspective on a micro-level and not a high level bird's eye view on what it is like to be a software engineer

I don't know how anyone lives for 1 or 2 years without a job.

When they invented the printing press , the pen didn't go obsolete .

Chris you're so inspirational, so happy that you're putting out content

Def needed to hear this as I'm getting into Code , thanks Chris and keep up the good work and words of wisdom. Wishing you good fortune brotha Cheers from Bay Area,CA !