The Truth About Becoming a Web Developer

[@shakavibes1]

I did an interview last week for a nodeJs position and I passed the interview. I'm so grateful for these videos it's really pushing me to be better.

[@yaredghost5021]

congrats man! did you get the job?

[@shakavibes1]

@@yaredghost5021 I have one more interview to go, which is the technical aspect of things. 🙏🏿

[@yaredghost5021]

@@shakavibes1 good luck king 💪🏽 black excellence! 👏🏽

[@Costa173]

congrats brother

[@FlarkusChunswen]

Best of success, my friend!

[@AlexTurner_666]

I have 15 years like software developer, I'm still invest 5 hours weekly to learn new things. Currently learning how to work in NextJS and GraphQL.

[@RealChrisSean]

Graphql and nextjs is the way to go lol

[@jesseliverless9811]

At 40+, I've recently decided to switch from the fast food industry, to web development, starting nearly from scratch. I'm 3 months in a training program, The Odin Project, and I really hope it's going to pay off one day. Thanks for sharing your experience, it's kinda encouraging.

[@heylovers7362]

Same homie (38). I’m lucky to be in such an interesting and helpful community. Good luck to ya bud.

[@bipinbipin-wv6ej]

I am also in a different job profile @33 & learning front end. Your journey is motivational.

[@brookendale3611]

As a 29 year old switching from construction to Web devt you inspire me a lot.

[@jacobday3826]

@@brookendale3611 your body is going to thank you so much!

[@421studios2]

@@brookendale3611 same, except I’m coming from the oilfield as an engineer trying to get out and into this

[@Marcos-xv8zh]

I'm not even a developer, but a graphic designer, and I enjoy your vids. People need more of this, honest and informative, not overproduced and straight to the point. Thank you. You're relevant and helpful. The series of comments folks are leaving prove that. Keep up the great work!

[@therandomrobert1842]

What’s your pay yearly? I’m a mechanic so I’d have no idea

[@MrMb15]

Hey man do you make good money doing graphic design? I was gonna go to school for it until my grandma told me it was a waste of time

[@qrem11]

@@MrMb15I dropped out of school for Graphic Design, only did it for two years, I regret it That was ten years ago, don’t let what other people say influence your decisions!! It’s YOUR life.

[@adrianperez5175]

I've been learning for the past 10 months. And I'm ready to apply for entry level jobs. You and other KZbinrs have been a great influence and help.

[@williemaxt]

You will be ok. It's really impressive that you're applying to Jobs already. You should definitely do it. Knowing something is scary and still doing it, is how you grow. Take it from a Tech Lead 😉

[@brandonr.8784]

Good luck on your journey, don’t stop applying!

[@enriquem9213]

Could you share your learning path and all the skills you’ve learned ?

[@UFO_808]

@@enriquem9213 !Yes

[@sukveersingh8604]

what steps and courses have you taken mate?

[@imhassane]

I'm 22 and this is my last year of uni here in France, I've been so blessed in life. Start coding at 12, around 2012 and improved a lot, got to the uni I wanted, now will have a degree as it is still required here in France. Currently a react native developper in internship and yesterday a big big company here in France sent me a contract to start a new job after my studies as a java developer. I'll just have 10 days of rest after my graduation before being employed with a very good salary

[@Ghosty716]

Congratulations man

[@marinemanga9875]

That’s awesome bro keep at it

[@elmodesto8635]

Impressionnant bravo à toi 💪♥️

[@imhassane]

@@elmodesto8635 ça fait plaisir de voir un francophone, merci 🙏

[@aaliyahchapman8766]

Congrats! So proud of you!

[@heartstar776]

You are so inspirational I just started computer information system for my associates. I'm not big on math so I have been a little discouraged. This whole message is so important to me. Everything your saying I hope I meet better people like you did.

[@techmentormaria]

As a Software Engineering Manager and former Tech Lead, I appreciate this video for its honesty and realism in discussing the path to becoming a web developer. It's important for aspiring developers to understand that it takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to continuously learn and grow to succeed in this field. I agree with the points made in the video about the importance of networking and seeking out opportunities to gain practical experience, as well as the need to be persistent and resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks. It's also important to note that the field of web development is constantly evolving, so it's crucial to stay up to date with the latest technologies and best practices. Overall, this video provides a valuable perspective for anyone considering a career in web development.

[@leindfraust1052]

Started watching you way back when I was at 11th grade. At the time, you were so happy having a position of a Jr Developer and you were taking courses of teamtreehouse also. You were so bright, when I started to doubt myself on having a place at a tech industry, your videos comforted and inspired me. I am now an upcoming 4th year college student taking up IT. Learned and kept on the trends on tech industry, and still growing to become a better full stack web developer. Thank you so much. Hoping in the future, I could inspire some people also like you did.

[@NoName-yd4ju]

Bro literally thank you so much this comment is everything literally everything you said relates to me I am in 11th grade watching his videos taking web dev courses and I was so confused if this is what I should do or not but this was motivation

[@1mol831]

@@NoName-yd4ju what about 4th graders

[@victorsphere]

​@@NoName-yd4juI'm now in 11th grade too

[@Justin165y]

@@victorsphereme to 😭

[@pauljerielcanon4992]

I am 21. All I have now is passion and my laptop. I hope that one day, I become a web developer I aspire to be. I am starting from scratch. I hope it is not too late for me. I am grateful to you guys who help us young ones.

[@darellarocho5729]

It's not late at all! It's never late, man! I read up on Reddit the other day of a 67 year old man who had just landed his first tech job after getting into it a couple of years back. You can do it and there's absolutely no rush! Never feel like you're behind in life, cause you're not.

[@8koi139]

never too late! I was in your place a year ago, and after a lot of bouncing here and there I'm finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel!!

[@garrett0150]

I just turned 29 and worked manual labor since finishing high school, now I want to go back to school. I feel like I’m behind but I also realize I’m still young. Work hard and prioritize your health so you can live longer than your peers.

[@archangel0137]

You're not too late. I started learning to code at 25, I'm now 28 and aspiring to become a freelance web developer. Nothing is impossible!

[@pauljerielcanon4992]

Thank you guys for the replies. I hope that all of us achieve our dreams through hardworks.

[@Dainesz]

I use to be a Software Engineer major at college but all I wanted to do was focus on front end development because thats where I had the most fun. I was mainly scared of switching my major cause I was unsure about how much money is possible to make as a front end engineer. But now after watching this video and resetting that foundation I decided to pursue front end fully and changed my major to Web Design & Development where I will go in depth about HTLM, CSS, Javascript, react, node, and a lot of other languages! Thank you for giving me that push! You earned a new sub from me!

[@andrewavallejo]

What’s the difference between front-end development and web-development?

[@Dainesz]

@@andrewavallejo Both are the same thing some might say web-development is just HTML, CSS, and some JavaScript. Were as others will say front end development does those 3 languages plus more like using React, Angular, Vue, and sometimes SQL for database stuff.

[@GizaDee]

@@andrewavallejo Web development is just the development of a website and/or other web-based things such as apps. It's a broad term that actually involves several different skill sets. There's the front-end, which is the stuff the user sees and interacts with, and the backend, which contains the behind-the-scenes logic and creates the connection between the front end and some database. Pure front-end development is mostly HTML/CSS/JavaScript. Backend might use those to some extent as well, but also requires languages like Java, C#, etc., and some form of SQL for database interaction. People who can do both the front end and the back end and pull it all together are called "full-stack" developers. Honorable mention goes to UX/UI designers who don't typically do much (if any) coding themselves, but specialize in researching how to make a product as enjoyable, intuitive, and iconic as possible. They usually work with the front-end developers.

[@ajalanbrown2200]

Node is typically used on the backend fyi

[@fatfirebender]

I'm doing a bachelors for social work right now and thinking about switching. It's so different and I'm afraid to switch because I don't even know how to code at all right now but I want to I've been hyperfixated on coding off and on since I was in middle school

[@aaronalquiza9680]

Important things I've learned about being a developer for 9 years: - The more you fail, the more you learn. BUT you need to start failing, and you need to WRITE DOWN YOUR MISTAKES AND SOLUTIONS. - You need to learn HOW to learn. As you get used to your industry, it becomes easier to pick up new languages, frameworks, programming paradigms. You can get used to learning by both getting your hands dirty by reading someone else's code or starting to code from scratch. Also going through documentations and APIs become much easier the more you get used to coding in general. Once you get a technique on abstracting an architecture in your head, you'll be able to identify different parts of a framework or a whole project just by reading documentation or diagrams, etc. For example, I've been fullstack for 7 years before I started learning blockchain and AI the last couple of years and it was a shift in the way I coded and approached problem-solving. It wasn't easy but I had the fundamentals and didn't give up so I eventually picked up basics and went on to make my own small projects. - Don't think too much about Chris' salary point. Just do your best, and try creating something you're passionate about. Money will come to you once you have skills. Not skills like "I know how to use React" or "I know Python". I mean skills of learning what you don't know. - Once you have a job, find opportunities to get you out of your comfort zone. Don't be cocky but don't be too humble. Accept a difficult task or look for one that you think you SHOULD do in order to level up. You can always ask seniors, leads and solutions architects to help you out. After are year of subjecting yourself to bigger challenges, you will FEEL the difference.

[@HellShoot]

Truer words have never been said. I've studied computer science/engineering (not sure if there's a difference in English) for 6 year's, got my master's and have been a Junior Software Engineer for 5 months. Just like you, I learned jQuery, Angular 4/JS and in the next year(s) the industry moved to React. Then I learned PHP, Laravel, NodeJS. Learned C++, Python for data science, some Java Jakarta/Spring for web development. Now I look at the industry and it's so different from when I started. I learned MVC, now everyone is talking about SPA. I'm currently doing a React online course, completed the React part, but now need to learn all the sub modules like React Router, Redux and all the others. If I drop React for a year or two, I feel like the technology will be so different when I come back. Just look at NextJS for instance. About the salary, in my country I will not be making 60k a year any time soon. But I'm making above average wage and I just started. But I avoid saying how much I make because I don't want people being jealous or asking for money when I need it myself. As for the parties with drinking/smoking, I've never experienced it. Probably because I'm mostly working remotely, but it can also depend on the country's culture. Really nice video, appreciate all the advice you gave. I'm subscribing.

[@Dev_Eli]

One of the big reasons why I am a software engineer now is because of you, man. Thank you!

[@RealChrisSean]

🙏

[@logancope21]

Man I love your energy and honesty! It's so obvious how genuine you're being, and this video really helped me out a lot. Really cool editing too, I'm loving it

[@Danteburnett]

Yo Chris Sean I've been following your journey for a few months now. You always produce 🔥. A tip for when people ask for money is to put all your money in investments (real estate, retirement accounts, etc..). So when people ask you for money, you don't have it. When you say that to them you are being honest. It's nice to help people out but it's also important to make sure you never end up where you started. You also tend to work harder when you feel as if you have limited funds. Have that emergency fund of course! Peace bro

[@richardnixon8678]

Great advice

[@nymsnot_your_mommaz_stream5683]

Very smart advise pour your earnings in assets not liability let your money work for you so government can't tax you as much

[@sevararavshanova3863]

I have been learning web dev for 3 months and I love watching your video. Thank you for your all honest advice and ideas.

[@jonblablabla1014]

Wow man. I havent been to your channel in about 6 years.... that's crazy how much you grew to success. If only I had continued in tech/web development... I don't think I'll ever be able to go back. Too much to learn. I spent like a year learning and I forgot it all. Here I am in 2022 broke and on the verge of homelessness.

[@darellarocho5729]

Sorry to hear that man, what do you do for a living?

[@8koi139]

it's not to much to get the first job, you should check out Leon Loen, he has a lovely free bootcamp!

[@jonblablabla1014]

@@darellarocho5729 unemployed

[@jonblablabla1014]

@@8koi139 do you mean Leon Noel?

[@defaultdefault812]

You need to get your shit together.

[@ThechronocrosserII]

I want to key in on his networking point. Networking is HELLA important. I moved to Illinois from Mississippi back in 2020 when my ex girlfriend got a job offer up here. I graduated in 2019 with a CS degree. Keep in mind it took me 8 years to graduate. So pandemic, no job, yay. I also didn't really like programming until I got into web development in my senior year (lol Super duper senior year). I started working at Best Buy, moved into 2 other part time jobs; IT at a community college, and intern web developer at another. Now I work full time IT for a school district and have been developing websites for the district. Every job I've been in, someone knew someone who worked at Best Buy. We even have a game development studio, Yahoo, Nvidia, Wolfram and everyone knows someone who worked at Best Buy. Its honestly amazing. Anyways, I believe in you. If you're watching this video, you're on the right path to bettering yourself.

[@imhassane]

I'm 22 and this is my last year of uni here in France, I've been so blessed in life. Start coding at 12, around 2012 and improved a lot, got to the uni I wanted, now will have a degree as it is still required here in France. Currently a react native developper in internship and yesterday a big big company here in France sent me a contract to start a new job after my studies as a java developer. I'll just have 10 days of rest after my graduation before being employed.

[@fedevinga170]

You don't need a degree to work on software development in France. Your portfolio is enough

[@imhassane]

@@fedevinga170 I kinda agree but it’s very tough though, The degree makes it easier, I didn’t have to apply for the job, they contacted me from LinkedIn as I was finishing my studies and had done many internships. Don’t know if it’d be that simple if I just had a portfolio to present.

[@fedevinga170]

@@imhassane from what I know and it goes for France as well, a great portfolio and an account in LinkedIn is enough to get a job, maybe not a big company but it's enough for startups and most other companies, and with experience you can go higher if you wish to. Even FAANG companies made a policy last year to dimish the need for a degree and those are the best in the business

[@starbrightinfinity3329]

It’s interesting because I’m not a developer, but I’m in marketing, and so much what you say applies to us. One of the key things is to not know everything, but know how to learn it when the time comes for it to be executed. I never stop learning. And salaries, I’ve doubled my salary every job switch. Now I see jobs for my experience and skill level that will take me to 180+. But money isn’t everything. You’re right about networking. My “side jobs” came to me because I was in contact with someone who knew someone.

[@steveyuhas9278]

I'm on my journey into tech. Been a chef for YEARS and years now and I spent way too long wanting to do something more instead of doing something more. Now I'm fully engaged, about to take my second certificate in AWS, learning python, finished a semester at school... The fact that you never stop learning is incredibly inspiring to me, because personally when I stop learning my motivation goes from a 10 to a 3. I hope to get into devops eventually, but we'll see where this journey takes me!!

[@amossymindset]

Fellow chef here turned web developer! I'm nine months into an intensive twelve month bootcamp and taking the Google UX Design course. In the last 7 years, there's been 9 former employees from the restaurant I worked at who have gone through the school I am. It's nice to see some of us getting out (not that my experience was awful...a decade is just a long time to be in the same kitchen lol)

[@steveyuhas9278]

@@amossymindset That's awesome! I'm taking my Solutions Architect here hopefully in a month or so. I don't have tons of time for boot camp, but I've been grinding to learn more each day. I'm also learning python, it's my second language so far that I'm getting the basics down. These videos are a great resource, I just finished putting together a few simple architectures. I did the react app cloudfront project on here which was simple but immensely helpful. I know I've got a good amount to learn but I'm not letting up until I get my foot in the door somewhere and I know that'll be just the beginning. Good luck to you, I have all the confidence in the world we're going to succeed if we have the drive!

[@steveyuhas9278]

@@amossymindset and yes I've been in restaurants going on 20 years. It's time for me to move on. It's not something I see myself doing years down the road and I love that I'm finally pursuing something much more intellectually fulfilling for myself and really something I love doing.

[@amossymindset]

@@steveyuhas9278 I can agree wholeheartedly to all of that! I too am learning python and just finished up a few projects with React. It's nice to know I can contribute to something other than the food industry and, yes, stimulate my mind minute-by-minute. Coding might be a struggle but I highly doubt it will ever be as stressful mentally and physically as a weekend dinner rush when I have to hop on the grill with two people out sick lol And it is so nice to know this industry isn't going anywhere! Best of luck on your journey!

[@victoradekunle3734]

Thanks for this video sean, I'm a frontend developer that uses vue and react still looking for my first job. Your videos always inspire me to keep pushing and to not give up, Thank you so much for your videos 🥺🥺

[@sidneyoliomogbe5288]

Hi Victor, how long have you been coding for

[@victoradekunle3734]

@@sidneyoliomogbe5288 2 years plus now

[@walterkirkpatrick9951]

How's the job search going

[@victoradekunle3734]

@@walterkirkpatrick9951 got a month gig, but still searching not gonna give up 😤😤

[@mosestechtalk]

@@victoradekunle3734 where are you atm, in Nigeria or where?

[@andreim6342]

nice vid Chris, I really liked that you stood your ground and didn't let tech change you into bad habits, drinking and smoking, I struggle with this too, seeing another person doing the same is somewhat relieving. Seeing you coming this far it's unbelievable 😱, I remember being here since the few first people on the Discord channel, got the MVP rank 😳 but feel bad that I haven't really been active there, I am still working to learn more so I can get a higher paying job, I wouldn't really be here if I didn't discover your videos and get motivated back then 😭, so thanks and keep up the good stuff! 👌👌👌

[@akdream5313]

Alhamdililaah Sir I Was Searching your KZbin Channel for two days Finally I Found You Bro , you are Legendary

[@JackBrilla]

Amazing video Chris, When I started working as a Design Engineer I notice family/friends started asking me for money. When people know what you do for a living they will sometimes try to borrow more money. I had friends and family started asking me for $30 bucks, which isn't a lot but it started happening after I told them my occupation. Some even asked for $500.... like c'mon man. My advice to any upcoming Engineer's, don't give out handouts. Don't be greedy but don't be gullible just because you have enough money to spend.

[@imxande6930]

Hey Chris as always thank you for this video. I think it was 2 years maybe 3 years ago when I first found your channel and up to this day I’m getting paid minimum wage in an IT job. But looking back from when you told me in the comments section of one of your videos to stop playing video games lol, and God knows how many videos I have watched from your channel with tears dropping just watching you overcome challenges, I want to thank you for all your tips and life lessons. From when you were humbled by a senior engineer back when you were I think mid level and getting laid off and bouncing back, you have always give us hope. But anyways I don’t want to get emotional but I just wanted to stop by to show you some love and let you know that I have accepted an offer as a Jr. Developer😱👍🤘. I blasted em interviews Chris, code challenges and everything they threw at me haha, crazy I start on Monday and honestly I am freaking out lol is this real? I tell myself, but then I think about my challenges and the sweat, tears, and the work I have put on and it lifts me up. Let me tell you I am up to the challenge. Again thank you, even when you don’t know me on a personal level, I thank you for never giving up on me, on us. I can said it now Chris hahah just like you always said. If I can do it fam, ALL OF YOU CAN DO IT 100%. Note that it took Chris maybe a few months to get his first job, and it took me about 3 years to break into the industry, but what do I know, geez it could take you 5 years, and who cares. What matters is to keep believing in yourself. Never give up. Keep grinding. And all of you my friends will reach enlightenment!!!

[@roborich7793]

Cheers and congrats mate !

[@aaliyahchapman8766]

So proud of you! Congrats

[@katec9893]

Congrats, how is it going in your new job?

[@referralhelper]

Knowing people is very important. I was a financial analyst with some prior coding experience. One of my friends dad is a manager and I was blessed with becoming a data engineer without all the crazy interviews. It’s also tough cause sometimes I feel like I don’t belong

[@jayplug3199]

Subscribed instantly, I love how you pour the tea, no unnecessary confidentiality and you just boosted my interest when I was nearly losing hope tryna pursue front end, just praying am really gonna have anything similar to a cheque due to my skills one day😭😭

[@momoboolman8820]

THANK YOU FOR POINTING OUT NETWORKING WITH OUT JOINING THE CROWD (EX IN DRINKING AND DRUGGING). I AM IN RECOVERY AND RESEARCHING A WEB DEVELOPMENT CAREER AND THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT POINT!!!! MY RECOVERY COMES FIRST ALWAYS!!

[@juliennegarcia4157]

Kuya you got a subscriber. I quit my nursing career of 10 years, to pursue my own online biz(height of pandemic(. At the same time, in case I didnt work out I went to a Coding bootcamp. Im really grateful I took and finished it, as now I have opportunities to get into the tech game and learned a pretty dope skill. As a son of Filipino fam, Im going to be discreet about my income when I work as a dev lol

[@braydenfriesen6654]

Man these videos are so inspiring, I've been watching your videos for a while now. Been blasting through the scrimba front end career course for the past 3-4 months and it's been really rewarding. Granted i wish I could dedicate more time in a day to studying and learning but working full time takes away from that. At times I feel like a lost cause, just a small town kid from Canada who moved to Chicago to be with my wife, about to turn 30, dropped out of hs and been painting houses for that past several years. I got my nose to the grind and im eager to break the mold and land a frontend developer job in the next 2 years.

[@retropursuit992]

Same situation, started a month ago learning python and absolutely addicted... My full time job is sooooo different to what this is (aircraft mechanic) but I've stuck with it for 9 years now and I want out to do something I actually love. Hopefully we all make it 🤞

[@pinheiroemmanuel1193]

This is so profound. Especially the point about Family and everyone coming to ask you for money

[@codecleric4972]

This is insane to me. I just got my first job as a self-taught dev at 60k, 4 years of coding experience so far -- if you're anything to go by the future is bright! I'm ambitious so I'm going for a path like you've gone

[@codecleric4972]

@ALEX LEE I do, but not in any tech related field. I have a B.S. Anthropology and an M.B.A.

[@garysiu5498]

Hi Cleric, i just learn python now, is it too late? Is bootcamp helpful? There are many of them

[@bigtaskat-hand4742]

@@codecleric4972 Ok, I subbed up! Looking forward to your video on this comment.

[@codecleric4972]

@@bigtaskat-hand4742 thank you very much! I'll get around to it soon-ish!

[@1mol831]

I guess 7 days is not enough to learn how to code… sed

[@isuke01]

Point 2. "You are more valuable than you could ever realize" - I learned that couple months ago. One company wanted to talk with me ... for weeks. I agreed, I didn't want to change job at the time, so I was like "Whatever". I'm Vue Dev, and the other company is React based, so I was like "I don't care", I did this first interview with no care attitude, then they give me React assignment (I told them I don't know shit about the react), I finished it 4 fun, just for sake of learning a bit react. The I had another talk about my project ... Then they offered a job ... crazy good paid, more than my senior salary in my current job plus bunch of extras on top, plus a lot of other stuff like paid vacations, paid sick leaves, sick leave for kid, couple of hours for learning during the week and more... WTF ... And until this day, I'm still "WTF HAPPENED". I consider myself like completely Junior as React! Anyway about the salaries. I wonder if those figures are just USA thing, I know A lot of devs in Europe, good devs, Java, JS - React, Node in big name companies, and none of them nor their friends in company are close to 120k USD.

[@vitigaymer1053]

Its been a while since Ive seen a vid from this dev. Great to see you doing well and going strong. I graduated College and got my first dev job at the same time you did. I remember watching your vids because it got me pumped up and motivated. Im a Snr Dev now who has struugled with bouts of burnout. But as a whole still love this field and job.

[@jayplug3199]

How do your savings look so far

[@samf8887]

The thing with development and engineering is that there is so much information that you can specialize and keep becoming specialized like a surgeon and companies know that so making 400k even from multiple projects or companies isn't unheard of. When you're basically a code doctor and a system surgeon you can make that money especially as a principal architect

[@angeloliwanag2619]

Thanks for sharing this. I remember when I first started coding 2 years ago I watched one of your videos on how you broke into tech and that motivated me to become a software engineer. Glad you’re doing well!

[@1mol831]

Shittt, just 400-500K need 100 million per year? I guess it’s not possible to build a small country.

[@Humiinator]

biggest reason i think ive been so blessed in life is because ive given so much to family, strangers and those around me. they never knew how much i made, but it was to the point i couldnt hide it, if that means anything

[@RealChrisSean]

I give a lot to my family. But I choose who in my family deserves that help.

[@szadujko]

I just found your video and I'm blown away that u can earn such money being Web Developer. I'm currently working as a Web Designer in a Marketing Agency in Spain earning about 13K annually. Listening to guys like you just motivate me to learn everything I can and quit this job, But I don't know where to start really.

[@in2it85]

*I came for information about being a Developer.* *I stayed for the reflections, the honesty and the person,* *but remember there is more to life than money.*

[@saadmosallam3539]

You are awesome Chris keep killing it 👏. I have watched your videos since I was in college and now I'm full time frontend engineer. I love checking your videos and I love knowing that you are doing great ❤️

[@bribabie9854]

I discovered your channel when I started to learn how to code. I’m not where I want to be right now, but I know that I will get a dece job eventually. Your videos are so inspirational and they motivate me to keep on pushing myself. Thank you!

[@CallMeMilenko]

Just getting started in learning programming. I started with Python and caught on pretty well. But I looked at the job market near me and most are looking for programmers with Javascript knowledge. So I've switched to learn it. I've wanted to be a programmer since I was 13 but always thought you had to go to college. I'm 32 now and the push comes from having a family to provide for. I'm currently an IT Specialist (hardware repair and troubleshooting) but it's not paying enough to support a family.

[@malie101]

I love that you mentioned giving family members money. Many struggle with that.

[@tinotaylor]

When Chris said 400 500k a year that put a smile on my face. What a legend 😁

[@RealChrisSean]

It takes years to get there w/o a degree but its possible depending on how bad you want it.

[@tinotaylor]

@@RealChrisSean Where there is a will there is a way! I remember watching your videos not long ago, on a very similar path from a job that I hated. I Had the vision of where I wanted to be and didn't stop until it manifested into the dev job I now have had for 3 months. Seeing how far you have progressed as a self taught programmer completely opens up people's doubtful beliefs so that they can see what is possible. I guess you are who you surround yourself with, so even just seeing your journey has an affect 💪🏻

[@ilTHfeaa]

last week i spent 3 days crying because I came to the conclusion that I’m not going to get co-op with school (similar to an internship in the USA) and I was debating on dropping out of my web dev program. I really needed to hear step #2. thank you . since last week, I have looked on the bright side of not getting co-op, the number one thing being I get to graduate 8 months earlier than my peers that do get co-op. It may be harder for me to find a tech job compared to them but I’ll have that extra time to find a real job, while they’re in their internships (that could become a real job). it’s not all bad and I need to remember that. anyways, just wanted to say thank you for tip #2.

[@_romeopeter]

Thank you for this video. I started watching your when you got your job with Entrepreneur (I think). I had so much imposter syndrome then and it’s only now I’ve gotten a hang of it. Hopefully, I land my first full-time job while running my agency on the side!

[@osagieagho7375]

Yesir 😂 money makes the world go round. But the reason why i want this is to take care of my family and do alot more good around me.

[@okaminess]

I want to become a web developer for the Navajo Nation and also learn to be a developer advocate among Indigenous people, who are interested in tech, but not everyone here knows how to break into tech. I know I might not make bank right away, but who you're coding for can matter for your values too. I've seen people leave FAANG companies or major game companies because of scandals. We're talking some of the former devs from Facebook and Blizzard/Battlenet.

[@kristofelalcantara8238]

I am a graduate of Information Technology but after I graduated I never practice my degree because I worked in not related in my studies. But now want to realign myself after 10 years of the right path which is programming and I'm overwhelmed of all the information and feel like I'm so outdated. Despite that I want to learn and be a developer.

[@uriah117]

Yaaaaaaaaaas. I was recently thinking I haven’t seen one of your videos lately AND HERE YOU ARE. Keep at it - your awesome and an inspiration to us all!

[@supercop5]

I dont even know you, but i feel proud for you! You inspire me to take a step forward into the IT industry, and you sound like a pleasant, down-to-earth man. thanks and best of luck!

[@luckyjeremiah3769]

Thanks a lot Chris. Been following your contents for about 3 years now, great work I must say. Thanks for your sincerity and consistency, really much appreciated! So much love from Nigeria.

[@shehabzakaria4457]

I honestly love how true you are. Without adding any lies or so to gain viewers.

[@RealChrisSean]

🙏

[@bennickclayton6468]

The realest web dev on youtube, keep that genuine spirit, it motivates potential web devs that are not in a good spot right now

[@YouTuberoober]

This is my first comment on your vids. I also don’t drink alcohol, smoke weed, or like to party. Trust me, I know exactly how you feel with people trying to peer pressure you, especially on the job. If the job posting said I’d have to get drunk and high with coworkers, I would’ve never applied. Stay strong bruh, I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one that experiences this.

[@iangall76]

That's crazy you're making that much. Good for you. I've been a Front End developer / jack of all trades for about 12 years and am earning $84k.

[@Anony584]

Cost of living, his KZbin marketing, and networking has gotten him that far. When he started, he was not skilled but had help along the way

[@mikemc2390]

Glad I found your videos. Very motivating! I’ve started learning to code last month because I enjoy it and I wanna start being able to afford my life. Cant wait to stop burning myself out at my low paying job lol.

[@raymondthegreat7421]

Thank you so much Sean, you inspire me a lot with this channel, please continue doing the good work

[@mr__.irf4n]

I am 18 years old and I started learning code 2 months ago wish me luck to become a great web developer in the future. After a year I may come back and tell you guys about my experience!

[@jamesbell8148]

Great lad and fun to watch keep up the good content from England 🇬🇧 👍

[@snehabhat4876]

70k in California? They were taking advantage of you. From being homeless to 300k+. Wow , you're a legend. And I agree you don't need to drink to build relationships. In tech there are all sorts of people.

[@SDavis2702]

I can relate to #5 so much. I've been in this industry for 15 years and it took me like 7-8 years to push back against the pressure to be like everyone else. I'm literally not like them. No, I haven't seen that movie and I'm not one of its cult followers. Nah, I don't drink that every morning and I can definitely function without it. Yep, I know the meet-up is in my city and I'm still not going. I started feeling like the bad guy for resisting, but I got over it. I never expected to go through that.

[@VijayKumar-dn4pz]

I love your humility and honesty, bro. Wish I was as humble as you.

[@mohamudhussin7188]

Bro I just found ur channel and it’s exactly what I’m looking at ,great content man 👍🏼👏🏽✊🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lulzcopter1337]

i quit tech after 15 years. every one scrumming and dockering has become a nightmare

[@roselily1494]

Omg I am on the same boat as u r…. When I was earning 6 figure salary after college, I told my parents how much I was making. Relationship became very sour when I stopped giving money. I learned my lesson. I made a promise not to give anyone any money because it ruins relationship with family and friends.

[@brandons2501]

Hey Chris, just wanted to say i've been watching your vids since your first video and just wanted to say, your production value is honestly insane how much you improve every video. Keep up the great content. :D

[@rundat9]

You da man for being so truthful..keeps giving out more info to help those in need…much love brother 💪🙏♥️

[@childlikekait]

That’s right! Keep being yourself! Your comfort with yourself will make other people realize they’re insecure being themselves and that they rely on the other stuff to feel good/comfortable in their own skin. They will want you to come to their level to make them comfortable. Be you always! ✨

[@cadehancock714]

Thank you for the upload. I've been burnt out and discouraged, but these always help.

[@CHERONMICHELLE]

Thanks for the encouragement. Im proud of you.

[@felixc.programs8209]

Good video as always! I'm so grateful for finding your channel, this was the cornerstone to me starting my Tech youtube channel and becoming a software engineer and data scientist. Can't wait for your future content!

[@MonicaY-k3z]

His dark circles tell everything

[@EnlightenMeEntertain]

Love your video, im working on becoming front end dev and this video help understand it a bit.

[@pinkdiscomosh2766]

I got 6 years myself and I’m currently making 110k. Seriously considering making a jump to another company this next year. It’s hard to not always be looking on the other side of the field wondering if the grass is greener. Especially with how the economy is right now. Thanks for the inspiration Chris. Make dat 🧀!

[@Vrx-yp1eu]

how many times have you jumped jobs? I've made the mistake of staying with the same company for too long

[@pinkdiscomosh2766]

@@Vrx-yp1eu 3 so far.

[@jv1192]

@@Vrx-yp1eu what’s the benefit of jumping jobs?

[@Vrx-yp1eu]

@@jv1192 usually more money

[@dariapow]

Omg how that drinking situations are relatable ❤️ I gave up going out after college studying web dev for drinks because I wanted to go home and study and nurture the problems rather that going out, forget about it and wake up hungover the next day. I have very quickly became a loner because no one wanted to hang with me and that was painful for me. I didn't share the same passion and determination with others. But my determination pay off. I'm always up do date with all my assessment, good grades and at the end I will probably never see this people again who in fact now saying they will not continue study this course as its too hard for them 👌

[@RA-xx4mz]

Yeah. It’s surprising how much devs kind of like to party.

[@RealChrisSean]

It’s crazy lol

[@ne9835]

Yeah.

[@kingdrift1136]

With that salary you would too

[@walkerrosewood]

Thanks for all of your videos, and sharing your insights, Chris!

[@RealChrisSean]

Thanks for watching :)

[@barrywalker1809]

Thanks Chris! Great video as always!

[@chrismachabee3128]

Hey dude, haven't seen you in a while. happy about your story. You were a little down you had to leave that Cali job. But, you landed on your feet. Interesting story about money. It's the first time I have heard that about people outside of sports. Guys getting those mega-contracts have that problem. However, as a working guy, people find out have much you work and you become their ATM, yeah, that's important you put that out. Looks like you got a nice space, can you send me a couple of hunnerd for a minute? I'm kidding! Look, love that set-up you have living life doing your thang, is what it's about. I'm happy to see you succeed. keep doing what your doing and thanks for the tips.

[@ZeroDayJames]

Thanks for the video man. Been burned out of tech recently trying to break back into the industry after taking a “break” from earning certs and such. This definitely motivated me appreciate the videos keep it up

[@josho9910]

I'm really glad to hear you're doing well for yourself but it's really easy to forget the amount of labor that goes into this skillset. Nobody gets 100k without being worth 100k. It's been a difficult question to ask myself as I'm studying.

[@RealChrisSean]

True but you can also be worth 100k not be able to sell why you’re worth 100k but instead be valued at 60-70k.

[@derrickpigatt5195]

@@RealChrisSean that explains me for that past few years. I’m slowly learning better

[@balafayam9175]

Uve earned a follower. Ure real. I just started python. This is encouraging 🙏

[@fishboysdiary9956]

Super happy for you man! Keep it going and stay true to yourself!

[@SusumoKakinotane]

Wait, your family don't look at your videos? Great video by the way, thanks for sharing your personal point of view as well.

[@shaybailey45]

This video helped cheer me up a little, and give me hope. I work in support which technially I am Tier 2 but the company is doing so much shady stuff and I want out. I always wanted out and up into web development. I am struggling hard feeling like its never going to happen, I have a degree for it but like you said so much as changed so I am doing refresher courses. I know I am failing at networking, building relationships and my resume. I rather be gaming at home instead of going out places lol, but I will off the soap box. I just wanted to say thank you it really help me get out of a depression I am falling into. I hope I am as fuirtful as you someday.

[@martinkarugaba]

Thanks Christian. I really needed to hear this.

[@lessermook7608]

Stand yo ground, good stuff, good message.

[@misterantonio9672]

Subscribed to this channel to use Chris as an inspiration/kickstart for my own journey into CS.

[@ceelothatmane9421]

I commend you for remaining straight edge bruh. I’m trying to get over weed addiction. I’m not a junkie addict but I do depend on it to get me through the stressful parts of the day

[@a.r.1114]

Help out your dad too you said he didn't gave you because they didn't have it like that. Don't hold grudges against your parents specially when they're older, forgive and move on just an advice, great video by the way. 🍻

[@RealChrisSean]

Hey didn’t give shit to me when his family was making 150k+/yr? Nah I’m good.

[@RaphaelSmith_84]

Thats a great video. I did an internship last semester, and now I'm trying to find a junior dev opportunity. Really excited to be in this industry.

[@Janzer_]

funny most developers have met do not fit that description of drinking/smoking. i think it's just where you are located or your city culture.

[@notso6331]

Great video! As for the topic you mentioned about how family asks for money frequently, I learned about Kevin O’Learys method of lending money to family members which might help you in the future. He said if family asks for money, he’ll agree but under the condition that they never ask again. It makes things peaceful and less awkward that way.

[@sombraelerizo]

Thank you for all of this Chris, you were one of my earliest inspirations. I'm aiming to become a FE Developer. Also, typo on your description for your Shop link, it says ''Develope''.

[@RealChrisSean]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@vorncoza]

Great video bud!! I'm at a huge transition in my life and I've stagnated for many years! Gearing up for a new job and this video is very encouraging. I wish you all the best in life and in your career! Make more videos! :)

[@JocieFire]

Good for you for saying no and being yourself!

[@deni_lerefare]

I just started learning Python from some courses i found online. Im really excited for the journey and cant wait for my first job. I know its gonna take time but one day it will happen. Any advice is welcomed. You got a new Subscriber ✌