Hello everyone I decided to drop a few words about how I decided to enter IT in order to increase motivation and self-confidence for those who are still hesitating or are already trying. It should be said that you must firmly decide for yourself whether this business suits you or not. Because on the way to this goal you will have many obstacles and you will ask yourself something like: "Maybe all this is not for me" or "I'm probably too dumb."You have to come to terms with this and accept it. It will be difficult, but if you overcome all this, the profit is tangible. I am now 27 years old. I entered the university several times =) The first time was when the exams were passed (the last year before the full-scale introduction of UPE). Despite the fact that I passed the exams at school very well, the gap between the school education program and the one required at the university affected (before those exams, the UPE nervously smokes on the sidelines). Went to training courses. Finished and entered. Although the faculty where I ended up was good, somehow it did not bring me any pleasure. I did not want to connect my life with nuts, gears and blueprints. He left the first year and re-entered the contract where he wanted. I chose the direction, taking into account the prospects that the profession could give. In the information sources of the university, it was beautifully painted what I would be able to do after graduation. And I, inspired by my bright future, walked to gnaw the granite of science. It's about time ma'am"Never have I been so wrong." They taught a bunch of unnecessary shit, which was also a century ago. Of course, there were also interesting disciplines, such as C ++ and databases. But it was not really possible to teach them, because it was necessary to earn money for housing and food. The situation, it must be said, was not the best.
So my studies went on and I understood that, in principle, FIG knows what everything is going on. During this time I changed a lot of jobs. Was a waiter, promoter, merchandiser, sales agent, etc. I got knowledge in another highly specialized profession, which is very interesting and highly paid, but in our countries is practically unclaimed. So everything was spinning and spinning, and at a certain moment I realized that I was starting to give up a little. When you rush around at work all day, trying to fly into the university to the full-time department to pass a lab or coursework, and then come in the evening and try to learn something else, you begin to understand that you won’t be enough for a long time and you need to think something. And it so happened that there were people around me who either already worked in IT, or tried to become programmers. And looking at them I saw that they are interested in what they are doing and it also brings the corresponding result. The main factor for me, of course, was my soulmate, who always supported me in all matters. To be honest, what would I have done without her. So. She had a good ability in studying the exact sciences and gravitated towards programming and suggested that I try myself in this direction. I must say that I never had any interest in this and I thought that it was not mine at all. But I started trying. She had a good ability in studying the exact sciences and gravitated towards programming and suggested that I try myself in this direction. I must say that I never had any interest in this and I thought that it was not mine at all. But I started trying. She had a good ability in studying the exact sciences and gravitated towards programming and suggested that I try myself in this direction. I must say that I never had any interest in this and I thought that it was not mine at all. But I started trying.At first, of course, there was a complete confusion in my head, and it was difficult to force myself.I tried to learn C ++, but it was hard to learn this business from textbooks. Motivation plummeted. Because of this, he took breaks. Then, somehow, my girlfriend entered the courses of a company that recruited people in order to teach them programming in Java and employ them at home. We went to the interview together. At that time, I couldn't get through. Again, the factor of lack of time for preparation affected. He went back to work, periodically returning to training. I have already entered the next set (by the way, this is how I decided to learn Java). Again, it was hard as hell. Combining work and study at the university is already so difficult, and when I added more courses, I practically stopped doing anything at all. Plus, there were problems in the family. I had to quit my studies. Time has passed. I graduated with a bachelor's degree and finally understood that I will finish the university with great prospects of becoming an expert in everything and nothing. I went to the correspondence department in the magistracy. I can say with full confidence that I have not lost anything.Our higher education gives nothing but the ability to dodge and the frustration of wasting a lot of time that could be spent usefully.Work just got a little easier. Free time began to appear. But here I already saw that it was necessary to make some groundwork for a normal future. The current one worked did not give anything but damaged nerves. Started learning Java again. Tried to do it according to the book by Katty Sierra and Bert Bates. Like last time, it was so difficult for me to learn something. I wanted some structure and complexity, but I still got jumps from one to another. And then my friend said that he also tries his hand at programming and started learning with the help of CodeGym. I must say that at first I was very skeptical about this. A game that can teach a person to program? Looks like a money grab. All the same, true progers learn from books and nothing else. But after a while of poking and poking through textbooks, I decided to try to follow the advice and take up CodeGym. And I must say it started. It was what I was looking for. Complexity and structure. All tasks were given immediately with practice. Everything that I learned, I immediately applied and thus it was stored in my head. Coding right at work. Each solution to the problem brought pleasure, as it gave a transition to the next level. Each article was motivating. When videos appeared during the learning process, I liked to make myself green tea, take a Snickers and pause to watch. It helped a lot to unload the head and at the same time get a portion of motivation. Of course, there were also difficult moments. The job I worked at was not only not enjoyable, it was already frankly sick of it. The authorities demanded to constantly work like a galley, and at the same time he constantly tried to bend over with a salary and spoil his nerves. I had to dodge to earn something. Plus, of course, the feeling that I was marking time was depressing while everyone was moving forward (and this is the worst thing). This naturally affected family life as well. My half, who at that time was already working as a developer, was worried about this. Such tension, of course, poured into graters. In training, I also came across tasks from time to time such that I seemed stupid and this is not mine. But every time I overpowered myself and brought it to the end. Such tension, of course, poured into graters. In training, I also came across tasks from time to time such that I seemed stupid and this is not mine. But every time I overpowered myself and brought it to the end. Such tension, of course, poured into graters. In training, I also came across tasks from time to time such that I seemed stupid and this is not mine. But every time I overpowered myself and brought it to the end.
This is how I got to level 25 of CodeGym. At that time, my friend who advised me these courses was already working and recommended that I start sawing my small educational projects. At that time, there were difficulties with finances and my next monthly subscription had just ended. I decided to follow his advice (by the way, I regret a little that I didn’t manage to finish my studies). I started studying the Spring framework, without which development in Java is almost unthinkable now. Began to deepen knowledge in HTML and CSS. Well, I actually started to cut a small Web application. My first application was of no use except for the development of new technologies by me. Its essence was only to assemble an object from a list of different components and quality levels. It would seem elementary. But it was she who allowed me to learn the basics of the basics and gave me confidence that I can already apply my skills in practice. Along the way, I began to monitor the job market. There were actually many of them, and zero. The bottom line is that in my city the IT sector is very developed and Java developers are always required. But they are required for the most part already with a middle level and above. Rare junior vacancies required either a year of experience or the ability to work with a bunch of technologies that I did not know. This was due to the fact that the market is oversaturated with novice developers and the threshold for entry in terms of knowledge was constantly increasing accordingly. In the same Lviv, one could sometimes see vacancies where only Java Core was required. Despite this, I began to send out resumes, along the way sawing educational projects and studying new technologies that were offered to beginners on the pages of DOU. Created a linkedIn account and filled it with my few skills. Naturally, there were no answers. Who needs a novice specialist, in whose training you still need to swell time, money and human resources. Nobody. But I did not give up and stubbornly sent resumes even to places where middles were required. Time passed. And of course I felt desperate. Nothing seemed to work. But then I got an offer to complete a test task (by the way, it came from where the middle was required). When I opened it, it was both a moment of fear and a moment of happiness. I saw that the task is quite doable. It was necessary to create an application in which the user can create an object with an ID, name and numerical value. It required the use of Spring (Boot, IoC, REST, MVC, Security), Hibernate, MySQL, JUnit. For the user interface it was suggested to use Thymeleaf. From this, at that time I more or less knew only Spring IoC, MVC and MySQL. All it took was five days. Began to learn. Didn't sleep for a long time. Plus, right in the middle of this period, we had to fly away to visit relatives. I tried as best I could, and on the last day I almost didn’t understand anything, since I didn’t sleep for a very long time. The assignment has been sent. After a short wait, I received an answer that the task was checked and they would take note of me. Naturally, this is a standard polite response. I understood perfectly well that the first time it was hardly possible to perform the task well. But it was already something. This opportunity allowed me to learn a lot of new things. Even though I didn't get an offer, I was still grateful for the opportunity to try myself. I tried as best I could, and on the last day I almost didn’t understand anything, since I didn’t sleep for a very long time. The assignment has been sent. After a short wait, I received an answer that the task was checked and they would take note of me. Naturally, this is a standard polite response. I understood perfectly well that the first time it was hardly possible to perform the task well. But it was already something. This opportunity allowed me to learn a lot of new things. Even though I didn't get an offer, I was still grateful for the opportunity to try myself. I tried as best I could, and on the last day I almost didn’t understand anything, since I didn’t sleep for a very long time. The assignment has been sent. After a short wait, I received an answer that the task was checked and they would take note of me. Naturally, this is a standard polite response. I understood perfectly well that the first time it was hardly possible to perform the task well. But it was already something. This opportunity allowed me to learn a lot of new things. Even though I didn't get an offer, I was still grateful for the opportunity to try myself. But it was already something. This opportunity allowed me to learn a lot of new things. Even though I didn't get an offer, I was still grateful for the opportunity to try myself. But it was already something. This opportunity allowed me to learn a lot of new things. Even though I didn't get an offer, I was still grateful for the opportunity to try myself.
I continued to study. I enrolled in the autumn programming school, which is held annually by a well-known company in our city. With the knowledge I already had, I easily passed the selection test. The essence of the school was to familiarize students with languages and development tools. Plus, those who wished could form groups to which a curator was attached and they were given the task to complete a particular project. This, in theory, gave a chance to be noticed and get a job. Here I learned that not only knowledge of technology is important, but also teamwork. In the process of learning, I saw what I was missing and a little earlier than it was all over I began to saw an application that very vaguely resembled a simplified Pinterest. Along the way, I asked my friend to mentor me. As time went on, I saw that I was getting better and better. With each new step, I felt that this was mine. I really liked what I was doing. I literally licked every detail of my application. This is especially true for the front. Its development took me more time than the backend. For you can’t guess with proportions and everything looks like UG. A little more time passed and I saw that again there was a set for courses where I entered twice. Decided to submit my resume again. Everything was beautifully designed, painted (of course, in English). In response, I was invited back for an interview. When they answered me, it was a week before it. During this time, I literally bit into information sources that offered answers to questions that might be asked. By the way, here the resource helped me a lot Its development took me more time than the backend. For you can’t guess with proportions and everything looks like UG. A little more time passed and I saw that again there was a set for courses where I entered twice. Decided to submit my resume again. Everything was beautifully designed, painted (of course, in English). In response, I was invited back for an interview. When they answered me, it was a week before it. During this time, I literally bit into information sources that offered answers to questions that might be asked. By the way, here the resource helped me a lot Its development took me more time than the backend. For you can’t guess with proportions and everything looks like UG. A little more time passed and I saw that again there was a set for courses where I entered twice. Decided to submit my resume again. Everything was beautifully designed, painted (of course, in English). In response, I was invited back for an interview. When they answered me, it was a week before it. During this time, I literally bit into information sources that offered answers to questions that might be asked. By the way, here the resource helped me a lot When they answered me, it was a week before it. During this time, I literally bit into information sources that offered answers to questions that might be asked. By the way, here the resource helped me a lot When they answered me, it was a week before it. During this time, I literally bit into information sources that offered answers to questions that might be asked. By the way, here the resource helped me a lotQuizfull. Much in terms of syntax has become clear. I might have had to work as a compiler there, but it was really very useful and everything that I learned there was useful at the interview, which I passed, in my opinion, well. In principle, in the future, this seemed to be confirmed. I got into the courses. In the process of training, applicants were required to attend lectures and do homework. Along the way, all those who entered were divided into teams and they were given a training project, which contained the whole essence of training. When we were offered the topic of the educational project, we as a whole team thought that we would not pull it. The curators frankly said that the topic is outstanding and, by and large, one of the most difficult of all time. There were a lot of unexplored technologies by us. But nevertheless, we decided that we should try and at the very least it would be a very good experience. Here it must be said that I was very lucky with the team I got into. All the guys understood the importance of education and wanted to get a job. And in my opinion, this is the only reason we were able to master the project. Every time we had a hitch, we all got together and pushed through the situation. It was frankly pleasant to work in such an environment. Of course, all this time was accompanied by great excitement. I even remember leaving with my family and our friends for a vacation during the May holidays and thinking that it would be possible to get distracted. It wasn't there =) Everything went out of my head except what was necessary in the learning process. I couldn't forget for a minute. But it's even better =) And then this story comes to an end. During the period when we were finishing work on the project, I was offered an interview before the end of the training. Despite the great excitement I passed it and got my first offer. I think it is not necessary to say that my joy knew no bounds.Finally, I reached my goal and stepped to a new level. At the moment I have been working for the eighth month. And every day I am convinced that this is mine and I like what I do. Naturally, even more motivation is the fact that my work is adequately paid and the company makes sure that I feel comfortable during work. This is rare in our country to see. Naturally, even now there are difficult moments and sometimes you have to sacrifice sleep and work at night. Whether it's good or not, I like it. Plus, this never goes unnoticed by management. Over the past seven years, I really enjoy what I do. Naturally, this had a positive effect on all aspects of my life. As a result, I can say that despite all the difficulties and obstacles, everyone can achieve what he wants. You just need to stay on track, make every effort and not give up when failures occur. Sorry for messing up so much. I hope this helps someone in difficult times. It helped me. All the best and thanks to the CodeGym team. You helped me a lot =) UPD Continuation, after a few years 👉The switcher path in IT v2.0
It should be said that you must firmly decide for yourself whether this business suits you or not. Because on the way to this goal you will have many obstacles and you will ask yourself something like: "Maybe all this is not for me" or "I'm probably too dumb."You have to come to terms with this and accept it. It will be difficult, but if you overcome all this, the profit is tangible. I am now 27 years old. I entered the university several times =) The first time was when the exams were passed (the last year before the full-scale introduction of UPE). Despite the fact that I passed the exams at school very well, the gap between the school education program and the one required at the university affected (before those exams, the UPE nervously smokes on the sidelines). Went to training courses. Finished and entered. Although the faculty where I ended up was good, somehow it did not bring me any pleasure. I did not want to connect my life with nuts, gears and blueprints. He left the first year and re-entered the contract where he wanted. I chose the direction, taking into account the prospects that the profession could give. In the information sources of the university, it was beautifully painted what I would be able to do after graduation. And I, inspired by my bright future, walked to gnaw the granite of science. It's about time ma'am"Never have I been so wrong." They taught a bunch of unnecessary shit, which was also a century ago. Of course, there were also interesting disciplines, such as C ++ and databases. But it was not really possible to teach them, because it was necessary to earn money for housing and food. The situation, it must be said, was not the best.
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