Challenges Faced by a Self-Taught Developer in the Tech Industry
By
MongooseStudios
Pure flour-power. Hearty enough to carry you through lunch.
Summary
A self-taught developer expresses frustration with the industry's hiring practices and job market, despite a passion for coding.
Key quotes
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Everyone is unicorn hunting for X years in Y framework and if you don't have exactly that you need not apply.
I still love coding, I've spent most of my non 'job appl'
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