Re:My startup failed, then I found out I was unemployable
by aeoleonn on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @12:00PM
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Thanks a ton for sharing this! Super inspirational.
I'm a self-taught developer, 34. My first programming job was only at about age 30.
About 2 years later, I was consulting for Amazon, as a full stack engineer building a digital marketing project, which was pretty cool-- plus great for the resume.
After that, Amazon contacted me for an interview with them, which I failed (lack of data structures & algorithm knowledge/experience).
I still have the hopes of working directly for a FAANG company. So, just wanted to say thanks.
Currently I am unemployed, but I am about to start studying DS&A again & building some small projects. Fortunately, given the industry & skillset, I have recruiters contacting me frequently, which is a positive, uplifting signal.
I'm a self-taught developer, 34. My first programming job was only at about age 30.
About 2 years later, I was consulting for Amazon, as a full stack engineer building a digital marketing project, which was pretty cool-- plus great for the resume.
After that, Amazon contacted me for an interview with them, which I failed (lack of data structures & algorithm knowledge/experience).
I still have the hopes of working directly for a FAANG company. So, just wanted to say thanks.
Currently I am unemployed, but I am about to start studying DS&A again & building some small projects. Fortunately, given the industry & skillset, I have recruiters contacting me frequently, which is a positive, uplifting signal.