@Ajsh-18237
Problem is people underestimate the amount of work and studying you have to do to actually acquire these skills. A couple of certifications won’t cut it. You’ll be competing with thousands of people who’ve finished college, done internships, won math and coding olympiads, etc.
@ElahehDaisy
I work in tech, let me tell you that high salary comes with a price. Not to discourage you, just to inform you. You have to deliver big projects in a short time and be mentally and physically resilient. The stats are showing that the average age that woman leave tech industry is 35 years old. And a lot of other negative stats like that. It's an amazing opportunity but be prepared to not to have a life.
@ConquerorAR
"implementer" is very generic and means almost nothing without more info. I dont question the story, but this is very unlikely in today's market, and he might just be lucky or have relevant skills from previous experiences that made him a good fit for the job.
@samuelbarton4066
I work in the tech industry and I don't think this is very accurate. The industry is going through a slump right now, and hiring has slowed down significantly. Certifications and boot camps don't really cut it anymore.
@floweryvegas1635
Assuming he’s willing, can you interview this man on your podcast?
@JackiesLosingIt
I’m in my late 40s and I’ve been smashing free and inexpensive courses for about 18 months; I have a job I love but no job is safe and I want to be in the best position I can as the older I get the more prejudices we experience. Microsoft have so many free courses as do many software developers. I’m blitzing AI courses this year so I’m ready to pivot. Stay ahead of the game!
@ThatsJStorm
Anything vague and sensationalized like this that directs to a newsletter sign up feels....gimmicky
@optimusprime320-h9c
Could you please list what the job and certification was for?
@ThePoliticalBulldog
Erin, please give specifics that isn't paywalled. Are you talking about SQL, or something else entirely? Prompt engineering?
@gamergirlgametheorist3078
Some of these cost quite a bit of money, unfortunately, especially if you are going with industry standard ones (some may expire too)
@josemarquez86
I don't want to work in tech company. I'm still a blue collar in my heart and plus I like to work with my hands. I feel like a kid again😊
@thisismissem
Nah, at 15 years in tech & worked for countless startups, businesses & enterprises — a lot of certifications snd courses are complete grifts: if it promises you job opportunities it's probably a lie. I know folks who've equal amounts of experience as me, and they're struggling to find work despite being at the cutting edge of tech. The industry is bleak right now, especially for those new into tech. These stories are like finding a lottery ticket that's a winning ticket, not the norm
@callynne87
"Implementer" girl, this is where you've lost all your credibility to me. I work in software implementation and that salary is literally unheard of, and there is no certification that can guarantee a job in that field. A CAPM, PMI, or Change Management certification may get you out of the slush pile, but you still need relevant experience. Funny how you never mentioned anything about this person's previous roles or experience. Very disappointing.
@Th3MostWond3rfulTim3OfTh3Y3ar
We need an interview of you with this veteran!
@alexreid1173
Honestly, a lot of companies still lay off tech workers at astounding rates. A lot of people just get laid off as a mass block because the entire company is restructuring or an entire area of the company is being scrapped. Or the company itself is going under or being sold. You can try to keep up with what’s in demand, but chances are that you’re going to be hit by a layoff eventually. That’s why it’s important to plan for that. The number of times I’ve seen companies regret laying people off and then trying to get them back once they realized they fucked up is ridiculous…
@AnthonyMorrelle
Maybe 4 years ago… tech is much harder to land these days.
@HolisticTake
So what is the certification this person did!?
@shwetharamesh6701
I worked my ass off in college and landed a tech role right out of college, I became so miserable in it that I quit 2 years later. I see these comments and it scares me that I left a job that people are trying so hard to get, but I couldn’t stay there any longer than I already had, but I have to go back to work and I don’t know how, any suggestions on what courses are on demand that I can try to start learning?
@randaaustin6877
Hi Erin. I admire and trust you so much (which is rare for content creators these days) so I'm super stoked to learn more. But... I went to the link, signed up, and now I'm wondering what you recommend... Was this simply a paid endorsement for paywall courses? Which are best?
@AdviceWithErin