From Drugs To A $280K Tech Job

[@RahulPandeyrkp]

Brian's guide to breaking into tech is now FREE for the next week: www.jointaro.com/course/break-into-tech-and-become-a-software-engineer/

[@pavelcistjakov243]

Thank you Brian for being so candid about your previous life. People should understand that we all make mistakes and that they dont define us. We just need to press on and forwards!

[@rsKayiira]

I have listened to a lot of interviews about Software Engineering careers. And this man has the most interesting and educational one in the practical sense.

[@xaviernogueira]

Totally agree. We need to make rehabilitation easier in this country. Not only is that good from a human perspective as many criminals are intelligent and have a lot of capability to contribute to society. But also, if people get to hear more stories like this, it can potentially change how people view their own life and their own trajectory creating a positive feedback loop. Personally, I think once you do your time unless it is a sexual crime like rape or child molestation, it should not be on your record at all when it comes to applying to jobs. Yes, there will be some bad stories that come out of that, But on the societal level it is definitely worth trying considering the rates of recidivism which implies additional victims

[@PallNPrash]

Hats Off to Brian!! Wish more ppl read/saw this story. SO PROUD of this Guy!

[@yondaimehokageyon]

Great guest - thank you for having Brian on Rahul!

[@Neonb88]

Rahul had an awesome point at 30:00. Even at work when they're already in a good spot to take on more responsibility, learn more, become indispensable, and eventually get promoted, people often don't volunteer enough; they have the opposite mindset from what Bryan and you suggested. I could also do better at this. Stay till 6 or 7 on weekdays, do work on weekend mornings like Bryan suggested, whatever you have to do to get where you wanna go :)

[@grovedwayne390]

You must do more of these interviews. So many gems 💎

[@ezekielthemack]

Thanks for doing this interview Rahul, I appreciate it.

[@snillochemingson2830]

This is very inspirational

[@edanparker9273]

Really inspirational story, thanks for sharing!

[@SamosaJii]

0:22 That's not what he meant when he said "a bad rap video".

[@Fame6206]

Hey Bryan, you are an inspiration. It is not easy.

[@c0mm3nt-m8e]

Does this past affect background check?

[@pablovargas859]

Is it possible in 2024-25 to get into FAANG as a SWE without ANY college degree, having 5 YOE in no-name companies (some overseas)?

[@doofus8]

Anything is possible!

[@cross4326]

No, I won't lie. It's impossible if you aren't a minority woman ( not indian/asian). Get some experience in a known start up, then I don't think your degree will matter at all.

[@xaviernogueira]

Definitely you just gotta be good at what you do, and more importantly, be good at identifying where code can create monetary value

[@DSM-w3z]

great representative of Oakland and a Richmond CA 👌🏻 a lot of opportunities positive and negative

[@isakdahlstrom]

Sometimes mistakes lead you to the right places

[@bvausch1]

I can relate.

[@RahulPandeyrkp]

Brian is proof that you can completely change your career and life trajectory.

[@gravisan]

Now he mixes tabs and spaces just to cause anarchy!

[@konstantinrebrov675]

You should interview Traversy Media on your podcast. He has a similar life story.

[@ujwalkv2232]

breaking good

[@MrAlexozo]

Wouldn’t be nitpicky with his PRs

[@cultofhercules]

Why not? His background makes being nitpicky that much more exciting!

[@jazzymichael]

The implications in your comment are concerning.

[@Ghosty716]

@@jazzymichael why? If it’s based on what’s admitted in the video

[@Ghosty716]

@@jazzymichael or are implications of the truth now also bad 😂

[@blazkowicz666]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@timmyzsearcy]

If someone has a criminal record could they do the same? Like they’ve been to jail/prison and maybe a felony?

[@sathviksamineni798]

Motivational 👍

[@murthypamarthi1902]

How did he get those jobs with criminal cases on him.

[@dhananjaymalhotra7854]

That's America, not India.

[@xaviernogueira]

Criminal cases don't disqualify you from a job, But any prospective employer will see them. So it was probably a combination of the employer. Was willing to take the chance on him, and he had a compelling story about how he has changed in a new person.

[@bbrother92]

So its is from Wire tech 1kk to just plain tech $280K

[@gagansingh2752]

Hello brother, I am currently enrolled in the IIT Madras online 'BS in Data Science and Applications' programme. Could you provide insights on key areas in Data Science, AI, and ML to focus on, additional skills to acquire, and effective resources? Additionally, how do online programs from MIT, Harvard, and Stanford compare in terms of practicality and industry relevance? If you don't to make a video then atleast suggest me fe things. Suggest some Best online resources. I really want to grow as much as possible

[@derekcarday]

From one drug to the next. Welcome fellow addicted coder :) I'm that guy too.

[@jl_117]

hood programmer

[@roblee7489]

George Clooney vibes.

[@lillyinthefield2787]

11:30. ANOTHER MOMMY PAPI. KID. ......HIS FRIEND HOOKED HIM UP. SMHHHH. ITS ALWAYS A HOOK UP. END OF STORY

[@codeintherough]

Yup cold world you gotta make friends to get a job, we don't live in a meritocracy where only the objectively best get a job

[@lillyinthefield2787]

@codeintherough so sad for us reg. People who don't wanna scratch and claw and pushover. Others just foe work smhh

[@codeintherough]

Did you watch the whole video? He talks about showing interest in people and what they're doing. Trying​@lillyinthefield2787 to make friends. What are you working on? Do you have a github?

[@ethan4091]

@@lillyinthefield2787 what lol just go outside and make friends with similar interests you to and you will be given opportunities. You really do not have to "scratch and claw and pushover over others" to get good jobs. Im speaking from experience when i graduated i realized the friends i made in uni were like the "cool" people, i felt i was too cool to hangout with other comp sci majors and that led me to be without a good job for a year until i started actually going to events with people actually interested in tech and i made friends. Eventually one of those many friends i made referred me to this European company and i got hired and even got to stay in my home country so i want from barely being able to live day to day to being rich asf in my country so yeah regular people can always win.

[@xaviernogueira]

​@@lillyinthefield2787so what do you expect? Society will just notice your greatness and give you money and a good job? That's simply unrealistic. It's just a bunch of humans doing things. Make connections. Make friends help people out and they'll help you out. Meet people not to get something from them but to enjoy their company and add value to their life. Promise you if you do this with people in your field, you will end up having a job in no time. This is what I did. I have no family connections, no computer science degree, no man on the inside, But I just went to a whole bunch of events in hackathons and things worked on open source projects, got my name out there and was found by multiple recruiters.

[@snapman218]

It's called DEI. Didn't earn it, government checkbox hire.

[@MichaelImo]

you are just mad you can't do it yourself and looking for an excuse.

[@Ricocase]

How do you know that he checked the boxes? The -isms impact everyone, whether earned or not. He codes.

[@solumyt]

mad cause bad

[@Ricocase]

@@solumyt way to admit your insecurity

[@ezekielthemack]

You sound like Trump's love child - you pathetic fool.