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Looking to make a career change and have some experience with coding html/css/java and want to take it to the next level. Any recommendations?

Looking to make a career change and have some experience with coding html/css/java and want to take it to the next level. Any recommendations?

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Correct, javascript. Thank you. The reason I'm leaning toward bootcamp is that I'm currently unemployed with a growing family and I figure that having that certification at the end of the process will help me to secure a job more quickly while also building projects along the way. I'm confident that I could learn it on my own, as that is how I started my journey initially and I have enough of a financial cushion to support us for a while, but at the end of the day, I need to put the pedal to the metal and get this show on the road as fast as I can.

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Yeah, I hear you. It might be the foot in the door you need. I would reach out to some of the companies that you would think about applying to and speak to the lead dev. I bet most guys would be willing to offer some advice to someone looking into the field. Plus you would be targeting exactly what they're looking for.

oh yeah, networking is a good thing too. There should be some programming meet groups in your area, for sure companies use those to scout for talent. And it's a good way to stay on top of current happenings.

anyways man, I wish you the best of luck. I hope it works out for you.

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I really appreciate the input. Thanks!

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I'm currently unemployed

LOL

You quit a job in healthcare b/c you incorrectly thought hospitals can see whether or not you got the jab in a different state. You will not make it far in web dev. And also lol at Java. Full offense - you don't have the brains to make it as a web developer and no not every idiot can do it. No one gives fuck about junior level entries trying to make $100k in a high COL city. You've competing against 1000 other chinks/jeets for those positions and they have a proper education behind them.