Learning to code is the BEST financial decision you'll EVER make! Here's why..

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[AngryShooter]

This guy has been a doctor, a cop, a fireman, a teacher, an astronaut, now he's a coder, truly inspirational.

[africankid]

After working as a software developer for 5 years, I am not afraid of losing my job haha. In fact I feel like I can switch jobs so easily, people keep convincing me to work for them all the time. WORK LIKE BALANCE IS KEY. Right now I am working from home and realistically working around 3-4 hours/day and getting paid top dollar

[DThompsonDev]

This is absolute FACTS. Learning to code literally changed my life. Frying chicken in gas stations to working in tech! First time in my life I am earning well into 6 figure territory. I save more than ever. My family is taken care of. It isn't easy but it is possible.

[grimjim]

I am 32yrs old, been working in a trade all my adult life. Currently on my 32nd consecutive day learning to code.

[Soulrak]

"Too much competition"

Remember kids...chase the dream, not the competition. 🙂

[xd-vnqy]

I’m 22 years old and your story always gives me motivation Dorian, coming from the same background as a Latino with no father and growing up in the ghetto. I was learning how to code last year but gave up due to depression, but this time I’m really gonna give it my all even if I have to play videos like this and other motivational stuff in the back to keep me going, much love man keep doing what you do : )

[syntax]

Just got my first job!

Man it took me almost 10 months since the first application I sent out and trust me when I say I’ve sent out thousands. I’m 19 rn and real excited to get the ball rolling.
Dorian is absolutely right and I too can’t wait to be making that big money in a couple of years time hehe

Edit: The weirdest thing is that I’ve only been at this job for less than a week and I’m already getting messages from recruiters and companies asking if I can take code tests and work for them. There really isn’t any shortage

[techxyz]

I spend 4 hrs per day coding.... I've been coding since 2018. I took up a challenge to code a banking application using java swing, without drag or drop.. just pure syntax and I completed the job today. Coding is fun and wide. I love coding because you never feel the feeling of fulfillment.. just constant doubt. And having doubt will make you learn more and the more you learn...the better you become.

[UNYcross]

I've been a software dev for 5 years as well. One thing that isn't mentioned here that I feel like should be is this is NOT for everyone. The job CAN be very stressful and if you are not a self starter you will fail. This job requires constant education and extremely good self organization and self management. Yes, the money is great, yes the flexibility is great. But personally, I HATE the actual work. I like to be outside and talking to people and this job is pure isolation and indoors. You will be strapped to your computer 8 hours a day give or take and for some people that is worse than physical labor. Just want to point out that you should explore who you are before just committing to getting into programming. It is 100% not for everyone.

[bigmanbedda]

I was a truck driver for 8 years, another job where if you have the skills you can walk into a job anywhere, now have my first interview for web development apprenticeship (uk) definitely more excited for that than previous jobs

[timlinator]

As a software engineer who now works 100% remote I couldn't agree more. It is all mental labor not physical labor.

[krelianthegreat]

i work as a pharmacy tech at a hospital, the hospital offered me free coursera courses for 2 years to become either a google cloud developer or a google cloud data engineer.

i took the offer and do it on my free time, i have to say that I'm fucking terrified with thoughts of failure etc...

I reached the ceiling as a pharm tech in my state at 55k a year, I cannot waste this opportunity and your videos have been inspiring.

so I'm starting with google analytics cert which uses R as a language, then i plan to take "python for everyone" and finish with cloud data engineer.

good luck to everyone out there trying to switch to possible greener pastures.

[Artybruh]

Everything he is saying is straight up facts. I'm mostly self taught and am lucky to be earning $125, 000 here in Australia. My mate and mentor who is wayyy younger than me dropped out of school and makes a decent amount more than that. This stuff definitely isn't easy and you'll need to do study in your own time or some overtime at times, but it's all possible and you don't need to be some highschool genius to do well as a Dev!

[KeganVanSickle]

This also applies to any high level skilled trade. Look at what senior mechanics, welders, electricians, and other craftsmen make.

[freddielogan]

I am continuing to Add to my portfolio. As warren Buffet said "be brave when everyone else is fearful ". The stock market ALWAYS recover, so hold for long term and have the stomach for the ride 👍.

[monke]

Dorian. Thank you for the work you put into these videos. I remember in another video you said something along the lines of “Im gonna get so good at coding, SOMEONE HAS to hire me.” I took this quote and ran with it. I don’t have all the time in the world to code because I work a full time job and have a fiancé and kid. I make decent money right now but I manage to get in 1-2 hours in the weekday for coding and 3-4 in the weekends. I’m going for software development for the flexibility and possibility to work remotely and live anywhere and be able to find work. Money is a plus for me but I’m in this for the long run. Thanks man.

[ruleaus]

Your story helps solidify my decision to become a web developer and not turn back. As a non-degree holder, I experience moments of doubt, but people like you prove it's very possible. I don't know how realistic this is, but I hope to get my first job by year's end. That's with about 12 hours per week of study. I hope that's enough, because I'm so eager now to get started professionally. I want this so, so bad.

[vincerussellgetgoodwithvin]

Dorian has got this right. I was in my late 30's when I decided to learn to code. I spent less than $500 for some tutorial resources and the rest was free. I make in the low six figures as well. I tell EVERYBODY I know to learn how to code. Thanks for telling it like it is man!

[cIeetz]

what I like about coding is, the more time You put into learning it, the more advanced You can get. Its not like most skills where theres a limit to how good You can get. You can literally get AMAZING at coding and take it to new levels the world hasnt even experienced yet. Sky is the limit

[marcosgabriel]

I dropped out of my computer engineering course about 4 years ago due to anxiety and depression. After working hard in my recuperation without any help, now I feel prepared to get on that journey again. I'm now enrolled in the CS50 course and studying a lot to achieve my goals. During that difficult period of my life, I also learned English, which is today my second language and due to that, I can watch amazing videos like this one. Thank you so much 🇧🇷❤️