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@82rah

10 ай бұрын

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@rejectionistmanifesto8836

10 ай бұрын

Society should not complain that young people no longer want to get married or bring children to this messed up world which is rigged against the 99.99%

@loc7s

10 ай бұрын

Are you in the mile high city?

@tkdevlop

10 ай бұрын

I also don't understand how people can let one person decide if they able to feed there family or not. That overemployed is always better than unemployed

Rule number one: Don't get too attached to your job. Your employer won't reciprocate the same loyalty you give. They are not a family.

@vincentlok7971

9 ай бұрын

Exactly

@IamAWESOME3980

8 ай бұрын

Unless you are a nepotism hire and your employer is literally your family

@Superschemer34

8 ай бұрын

Yesss😊

@MrNH718

8 ай бұрын

​@@IamAWESOME3980😂

@FHi349

8 ай бұрын

Ok we all know it. We are ready when the storm smashes but no company hires when we have worked at so many companies after suffering layoffs after layoffs

Layoffs are always hard. I’ve seen 12 layoffs, and only affected by 2 of them. Save money, prepare for the worst, and always be on the hunt, in a way. Good video my dude. That’s good information.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cody_codes_youtube

10 ай бұрын

@@RealChrisSean of course dude. I enjoy your content by the way. Curious about your journey into your nevercodeagain product!

@lostinthenarrativve

10 ай бұрын

You're a layoff legend bro.

@cody_codes_youtube

10 ай бұрын

@@lostinthenarrativve haha, I guess that’s what I get for taking jobs in sketchy startups!

@6lemans10

6 ай бұрын

It's a job to look for a job.

I am a UI UX designer working 3 tech jobs remotely and working on side hustles I have four kids too. Never stay locked in to one company

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

👀

@yoduh3501

10 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Just curious how much are you able to earn per year w/ your remote tech jobs altogether?

@keylanoslokj1806

10 ай бұрын

​@@yoduh3501if his story is true, you are probably looking at north of 300K per year... .

@tkdevlop

10 ай бұрын

Hope you are not breaching any contract & doing hours as mentioned

@shakapaker

10 ай бұрын

​@@tkdevlophe said he is on remote lel

Doesn't matter if you have 7, 17, or 27 years in any job or industry: you're a line item on a spreadsheet, subject to downsizing at any time. It will almost certainly happen - 99% likely. 100%, given a long enough timeline. Congratulations, Chris. One door is now closed. So many doors are ahead of you, all with incredible growth potential. You are a phenomenal talent. I can't wait to see where you go next!

@jimbojimbo6873

9 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say that high but yh, for the vast majority. A layoff or two in your career should be expected

@chrissgchriss

9 ай бұрын

I have worked in tech start ups sense 2000. I even worked for Amazon. Here is my advice. Have a skill that no one can replicate. This has saved me. I have experience in programming. But so do thousands of people - although skilled, you are but a number that can do what they need. Sure take the job. But also find something that another person CANNOT say that they can do easily. Anyone can say they can code, they are a UX designer, they are full stack, they know SQL, ... bla bla bla..... Just my advice that saved me. I am slowly getting out of tech because younger people who have the time to study the newer stuff will ALWAYS take your position. Find a skill set that does not change, include that with your tech skill. For example, I do TRADITIONAL HAND DRAWN ANIMATION. SO in a thousand people apply for any tech job - maybe one other will have that skill set. Find something only you can do. Develop that skill ( with your other tech skills ) - and just move forward. I will soon be launching my KZread animation station and this will get me the second source of income - like you are doing.

@cryptojedii

9 ай бұрын

@@chrissgchriss And now that Midjourney is around that traditional hand drawn animation will be obsolete. Why wait for you to finish an animation in hours or days even when I can hire someone who knows how to do the same in minutes and can pump out the same quality 20 times faster? Good luck with that!

@chrissgchriss

9 ай бұрын

@@cryptojedii True. I use AI in my process, easy AI graphics, easy AI audio and easy AI text. Easy AI coding. But no matter what you still gotta be better than the next guy - to be the one behind the AI computer. In my current job, I am filling the positions of 5 people. Bottom line. The boss AIN'T gonna do it - and I said ain't - no matter how easy it is. They just won't. They wanna be BOSS. That's why there is a boss. Until I am boss. People like me will have to overdeliver to work - that's my point. Find something, anything that will set you apart. You got good boobs and equal to everyone else? LOL. Guess what, You're Hired!

I'm a public school teacher. It doesn't pay a lot but job layoffs are incredibly rare. And one thing I tell my students is when you work in the high-tech industries, or corporate world..... It's not a matter of IF you will be laid off, you WILL be late off. Those people more than ever should have a Year's income for survival. The pay is higher than the average career, but so are the layoffs and the job instability. I worked in corporate for 15 years and they will lie straight to your face and tell you you won't be laid off. Don't ever believe them. Thanks for sharing your story as it will help others.

@6lemans10

6 ай бұрын

Your comment applies to any job.

@wwahyyy2035

6 ай бұрын

" late off" and you are in public school teaching. explains alot

@adalli5700

5 ай бұрын

@@wwahyyy2035explains what exactly? it was just a typo

@user-yr6xc7gg8q

5 ай бұрын

This is so true is the pay really worth it if you won't be Able to truly enjoy it.

@justhere3794

4 ай бұрын

Totally agree with what you say. I am in healthcare and education in pediatrics. I use to envy tech workers and all the perks they get. Now I am so glad I am not in tech. I look at the Reddit posts about how they apply for jobs in data analytics and tech in general and they have to apply to so many jobs because it's not really a requirement anymore to have a degree. They have people going into tech with just certificates. I apply to just one job and they jump to hire me in my profession. Sometimes I don't even do the onboarding on time and they still are begging me to hurry and do the online onboarding for fear that they think I will apply to another company. I have recruiters constantly emailing me to get therapy jobs. I work only remote work and it may not be "sexy" like the tech jobs but boy do I sleep at night and I actually appreciate my job more now and thank goodness that I never went into tech even though I took courses in computer programming back in the day and was going to change careers. I never liked sitting too long looking at little numbers and letters and solving code. Seems like a grind to me.

Sorry to hear about your recent layoff bro! Keep your head up and keep striving for that goal you are wanting in the long term. Tech is a hard industry to be in.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

🙏

I was laid off by a company that had me sign a social media contract so I lost my KZread partnership 😥 I will never make that mistake again. That is so crazy. They didn't even let people work as part-time cashiers

@njpme

9 ай бұрын

What in the codependency? Those companies are crazy

@crystal14w

9 ай бұрын

@@njpme it was fintech. They are crazy 😔

@critenks229

7 ай бұрын

This is the new normal. You should plan to be at companies for only a year or two.

@katec9893

6 ай бұрын

That's crazy. I was hoping to get a part time job in IT to do alongside my business, I didn't realise some companies ban their staff from having other jobs, that doesn't seem legal.

Just got laid off today and this was on my YT feed 😅. I've been an app developer (gaming/enterprise) since 2009 and experienced getting laid off in 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021 and today in 2023! Nothing in life is permanent. Like you've said, it's best to save for rainy days and luckily I was able to do that as I experienced company downsize or close doors frequently. Partly my fault as I do like working with startups. Unfortunately they don't seem to last more than 2 - 3 years. Wish you all the best, Chris! Mabuhay! 🇵🇭

Happened to me, too. Even after always delivering 110% and never missing deadlines. We just have to keep pushing. Best to you.

We are builders. Create your own products. We have AI to aid quick development. Think of tech as an entrepreneurial endeavor. Great advice as always Chris.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙏

@kellymarie9151

10 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this as well, thank you for the great encouragement 🫂

@MARKOTHEDEV

10 ай бұрын

the problem is looking for the solution to solve

@codenamemoe9337

10 ай бұрын

@@MARKOTHEDEV 100%

@DirtyBigHoss

9 ай бұрын

@@synthetic976 i think he means he uses ai to aid in development in general (debugging, asking questions, etc...)

This was such a unique coincidence because I was just laid off from my data entry job of a year and a half just last week. But the interesting thing is that I was not too upset about it because I was actually burnt out and was wanting a way out without quitting. I spent the entire rest of the next week just resting at home and I have never felt much better, although I am working a part-time job on the weekend at a warehouse. Layoffs can be scary but I have learned to take life one day at a time and not be too stressed. I even got a response for another office job offer as of this moment but I am still optimistic about whatever happens next.

@leleo5019

10 ай бұрын

Emphasis on 1 day at a time

@G0hn

9 ай бұрын

Would you prefer changing to working at warehouse full time? Or it was better as data entry?

I’m sorry to hear that brother. You are a good soul, and you have been inspiring me to continue my journey into tech. You have this! You will find something even better. ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽

No security in a 9 - 5 and I’m glad you weren’t much affected by the layoff without a warning. Looking out for what you do and rooting for you Chris

@LawrenceDCodes.

9 ай бұрын

facts!

@imveryhungry112

9 ай бұрын

people need to be investing 40 percent of their income. If not your making a big mistake.

@gozimusable1

7 ай бұрын

Start your own company. It's impossible to rely on other humans for permanent employment

@imveryhungry112

7 ай бұрын

@@gozimusable1 I'm too dum

@dominuskelvin

7 ай бұрын

@@gozimusable1 already did also kicking of a web performance consultancy

Great information! I’m currently trying to go from truck driver to tech and your videos alway keep me motivated to keep going.

@jeffersonvelasquez3024

10 ай бұрын

Same boat here. Been trucking for 8 years and thinking of going to tech

@rejectionistmanifesto8836

10 ай бұрын

​@@jeffersonvelasquez3024dont give up trucking. Only do IT part time, it is not reliable.

@FreeComputerTutor

10 ай бұрын

I;m a retired programmer/analyst. I used to day dream about trucking. I hated just about all my programming jobs. LOL

@deboman81

10 ай бұрын

@@FreeComputerTutorwhat did you hate about your programming jobs? I’m trying to get into programming and then I see your message 😂😂😂

@FreeComputerTutor

10 ай бұрын

@@deboman81 I think it has to do with me more than the job. I didn't like being trapped in a cubicle surrounded by other people who chatted all the time making it difficult to concentrate. Other things I hated was being on-call trying to fix other people's bugs in the middle of the night, and I didn't like having to code to schedule deadlines which meant working overtime.

I really appreciate the positive attitude. I've been burned out and only have 1 year of experience and am worried about layoffs but this is encouraging!

@kirill4531

9 ай бұрын

Hold on, so you've been working in IT for only 1 year and you already got a burnout?

@katec9893

6 ай бұрын

​@@kirill4531You can get burnout pretty quickly in any career if you work very long hours and don't sleep or rest enough.

I was layed off earlier this year and felt like it was the perfect job, great work life balance, WFH. Plus a new baby on the way. i was layed off and then baby was born 3 days after. it was pretty crazy with the whole cobra and paying for insurance out of pocket. it took me 5 months to get a job and even then it is under what i was previously making. i have started another source of income and looking for more to be prepared just incase it happens again. Keep your head up Chris!

@afrivox

8 ай бұрын

Sounds brutal . Also lost my contract in the middle of moving houses and while my wife is pregnant. Lucky I was a little prepared and live in a country were healthcare is subsidised by the government, not employers, so my wife's medical expenses are covered 😂

@FHi349

8 ай бұрын

​@@afrivoxperfect!

I just started my coding journey on Sept.17 almost one month now and I’m learning CSS flebox and CSS grid.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

You got this!

@codenamejaden5816

10 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Recently found your channel and I love the content.

@matthewbailey5614

Ай бұрын

Good place to start I would probably look into learning AI as well. Like it or not it's the future.

You always amaze me, Chris. You make this software programming learning journey easy. I mean, you are a blessing and a motivation to us

If you have more then 200000/year like you said, after 3-5 years if you are smart enough you will invest money in real state (apartments for rent) so you don't have to work in tech anymore. Problem is that Cali is very expensive, solution is to live somewhere else where life is much cheaper, outside the US.

@keylanoslokj1806

10 ай бұрын

Exactly. Work for 5 years with that salary, live extremely frugally, and go build an apartment complex in Mexico or Romania or something

@branko917

10 ай бұрын

@@keylanoslokj1806 Exactly.

@Lik3ToSing

9 ай бұрын

I think chris is smart to focus on youtube . Low risk, work at free time, top ROI, potential to build his brand

@BlackBearSuperFan96

9 ай бұрын

True but not everyone is into social media for extra income. Im not much a camera person myself and would prefer real estate as an investment.@@Lik3ToSing

@branko917

9 ай бұрын

@@Lik3ToSing The smartest thing for him would be to buy some land and grow potatoes like farmer Bill. I was always curious how the hell people can watch into the screen all day long for years, it's not natural for human body at all.

Sorry to hear. I started studying over the summer. Still hoping i can get myself in the door. Might be harder for me to get in but keeping my head up.

Man I remember watching you years ago, you’ve came so far. I remember I started learning to code because of channels like yours

Layoffs are tough. It's great to always be learning to have your skills up to date and have an emergency fund just in case.

So terrible that layoffs are getting normalized like this. During my last layoff I saved almost the entirety of my paychecks for a year so when it hit. I was fine. Kinda was planning for it tbh. I am doing well investing my money in the markets. Obviously not as good and dependable as a job but better than nothing. Imagine working at a company and expecting to get thrown out as soon as times get hard. Yup, just another middle finger to millennials I guess. How can we ever expect to retire if we are always burning through our savings every few years?

@RealChrisSean

7 ай бұрын

Exactly. Save every dollar and live way below your means.

I work in IT and since 2020 I been on contracts. Hopping from one place to the other. Stability is gone in today economy. I'm definitely now looking to open a business online and sell my skills to individual businesses. Its s different world now.

@thatgui88

9 ай бұрын

Crazy

I might be joining you soon. I’m currently on a contract role a Microsoft as a Software Engineer in Test. Hoping to get a more stable job soon

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that bud :(

@justusmbatia519

2 ай бұрын

How can one contact you....we may workout something?

I'm really sorry for your layoff Chris, And i can't wait for your tutorials 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

The tech industry, specifically software engineering is doomed. Im also a 23+ year experience software engineer who was laid off. I too picked my iob during the boom for the money. I think cloud engineering and devops is the best parh to go with this saturated market.

all tech workers becoming full time youtubers.

I was laid off in 2010. I wasn’t mad because I didn’t want to live in Arizona. I was actually looking for an escape plan months before.

Yeah I was going to be a software engineer but it seems like the job market is oversaturated, now I’m learning it on the side while I’m pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

@ifyugwumba8120

9 ай бұрын

Yh same here too. Am looking at data science and Devops

@uliloves4929

9 ай бұрын

@@ifyugwumba8120 hell yeah, best of luck on your endeavors

Sorry to hear about your struggles. I am thinking of learning to code and these stories have me somewhat concerend. Do you think getting into tech is still a good carreer opportunity for the future? Is this a bump along the road for tech industry or the "new normal". It seems like a lot of folks can't find employment or are getting laid off. TIA.

@yonatandaniyel5640

8 ай бұрын

No if i had little experience id be out of tech pronto!

Been a developer for 5+ years now and got laid off in April. Have been applying for new jobs since but no luck. What sucks is that I was thinking of looking for something a few months before but just got too comfortable with the company I was at. I was ignoring the warning signs and now I'm in the same boat.

@kirill4531

9 ай бұрын

What were the warning signs?😮

@the1APerson

9 ай бұрын

@@kirill4531 The owner of the company was reassuring over and over again that everything was fine and would talk up how well our benefits were compared to other companies (the benefits that mainly kept me there were that he paid 100% of our health insurance and gave us generous PTO days). He was always gone because he was trying to get investors and we lost or had client fallout due to his actions.

Sorry about the layoff, but glad to hear things are going well still! Looking forward to seeing what your courses have to offer. You're still an inspiration even after 5 years in software to me!

Oh boy! So sorry to hear that. You will find something new and refreshing soon!

I lost mine too about 3 weeks ago. I'm good now though. Living ion savings and not even in the mood to get another job right now. I just need a break.

Happy for you, because it looks like you found your niche. I've just been laid off recently (April 3rd 2024). This business is hard in the sense if you aren't working in the latest software stack, you are yesterday's news. My last job was XML transformations using xslt. I hope you find the job that you like.

No one is safe from layoffs. Learn that early on and set your priorities. Work for yourself and you'll never be laid off. It's all on you at that point. You get as much as you put out.

As a fresher what to choose full stack web developer vs data analyst vs data engineer more job opening more package future growth

Your positivity is up there which makes those going through the same more easier. Big up bro..

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the love bud

Best wishes Chris for you and your family I know this will make you even stronger smarter and elavate your game Thanks for the inspiration and motivation

Blessings to you man. Thank you so much for sharing your personal life as well as your tech job. Im entering this job skill because of your personal stories.

The tech industry in general is hyper dynamic and turnover is very high. One thing I learned about working for tech companies is that the industry is full of inept posers, over-promising on projects, and farcical marketing fluff. It's a cesspool of half-ass'd solutions where meaningless blogs and webinars are the order of the day. The self-aggrandizing LinkedIn content is also nauseating. I thought the car industry was bad, but they've got nothing on some of the players in the tech sector. Trust me on this...

I think what needs to happens is that the cost of living must come down. With the inflation so high people just can't afford anything and we probably need to grow more of our own vegetables and fruits is costing us too much money. It seems that the cost of everything is going up. Real estate is way to high, taxes are way to high, HOA fees are going up, home insurance is going up. I don't know. If I could live on a sailboat probably in international waters, grow my own vegetables and fruits, get energy from solar panels, filter my own water. Unfortunately living on a sailboat you have all the salt water and barnacles that are attacking your boat. Maybe living in the Philippines might be cheaper. The biggest problem is the high rate of inflation. The government needs to get it lowered.

omg dude that project you mentioned at the end sounds lit.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

🙏

You deserve my follow!!!! I just got laid off, this was a very useful video!!! Can you make a video on a action plan to take, if you want to get back in the market. Thanks

I was just watching your video with Lawrence Lockhart on your other channel this afternoon. Trying to get inspiration from it. And then this happens... on Friday the 13th? Wow.

Question for people who got laid off, how long did it take you to prepare for the next interview considering the possibility of seeing leetcode type questions in the interview?

Some people pass away unexpectedly for no apparent reason, making the loss of a job seem far less significant. Adopting this perspective can help you cope with challenges and maintain a positive outlook.

My father who is 80 and still working as a programmer because he got a young kid from a young woman said that programming is hard because he is forever updating his skills every year like no other profession. It is tiring for him and he actually discourages us from following his footsteps.

Toast package is really famous i see you implement it on your newsletter 🎉🎉

If anything, people with more experience tend to get laid-off first because they cost the company more money. Layoff's primary purpose is to cut expenses. No matter how much you contribute to your company, no matter how much you know, the company will generally get by fine without you. You were the guy who handles the weekly script to update an important database? They'll get by fine with having it outdated for a few months before somebody realizes it isn't being maintained and they find somebody to take over the job, even if poorly at first. In a company of even just 100 people, having one person gone, you, is not going to break them, so you are definitely replaceable.

Sorry Chris, I got ya beat! I've been working in the IT field for over 20 years now. In 2 weeks, my current tech contract will Robert Half will end on 12/7 after 6-1/2 mos. That will make NOT 1, no,..NOT even 2! but yeah, you're seeing it here.. My THIRD tech layoff in the SAME year 2023! Yep, I'm part of an exclusive and relegated club of 3 layoffs in the same year.

@RealChrisSean

8 ай бұрын

Damn I’m sorry to hear that bud :(

Sorry to hear you got laid off. I agree with you, go for happiness over money if the only difference is just a few dollars. Right now, I would only leave my company if I get paid double. The reason is that the experience that I’m acquiring will be hard to get in other companies. I’m involved in the full life cycle of the application. I do devops, security, backend, ci/cd pipeline, Azure, and pretty much everything. The o ly thing I haven’t done is the frontend, and that’s because we don’t have one. But if we did, I would be doing that as well. So to me, learning technologies from every area of the life cycle of the application, is so rewarding. I work remote and there is nobody checking on me. My work speaks for itself. I’ve declined good offers just because I wouldn’t be remote, or I would be stuck working on a code base that would not offer me the personal growth that I seek.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

This is the kind of company I honestly should have searched for over $$$. I’m happy for you!

You need more than six months of savings.

@RealChrisSean

9 ай бұрын

Six is way more than enough. It took me 45 days to get a new job.

I just got illegally fired today. Been in tech for over 15 years. Been laid off at least 3 times and I'm a documented top performer This is the new normal in tech unfortunately.

Most ppl’s tenure in IT is 2y. Keep pushing forward, and move on to bigger and better opportunities.

Hey chris, Sorry you were laid off man, What age did you start learning web dev? For us in our late twenties, is why i ask, Actually 29 .. is it too late for me? I'm decent at programming just received a 2 year degree in software programming, but have yet to dive into web development.. The market is over saturated right now and i feel like its hopeless for me if its hard for people with experience.. And i dont know why i feel skeptical about ageism as like i said im nearly 30 and still havent landed my first job yet

@Lik3ToSing

9 ай бұрын

30 is not too late. Open to different states. Your skills matter way more than your age

A number of guys I knew in tech had the express attitude of "I'm even with the company at the end of every day". They were ALWAYS looking for another gig.

Having saving up to 6 months or more is always helpful , that will cut down the emotional stress and allow you to think thoroughy whats the next steps. After being withness at least min 2 times where previous company let go more than 100 employee. I am a strong believer that multiple income is the way forward and 1 more thing. Protect your own interest as company will always protect theirs 🎉

Earning more money is not that great since you get taxed more also. I prefer less money but enjoy the job.

Do music production. With tech

Omg Chris!! I’m so sorry!! I’m glad you’re doing well though.

I agree with everything you said. I've been following you for years so I'm glad to see you doing well even after a layoff. Good luck in the future!

I've been involved in tech for 25 years. I've seen more layoffs than I will likely ever remember. The good thing is that the industry is always evolving, always changing. If you're agile and curious enough, you can change with it. Layoffs are not easy, but if you can look at each one as an opportunity for growth and a way to challenge / expand your abilities, then they're at least slightly less scary. Doesn't make the financial piece any easier tho, for sure. Wishing you the absolutely best, Chris.

My job went away during the pandemic around June 2020 but they said that I could look for another job within the company of which there were many. They offered 1/2 year of severance and I could use my office for three months. I took the money and other benefits as it was too good to pass up. In general, it's best to lose your job in the first round as subsequent rounds aren't as generous. I started Social Security and Medicare this month. Things got a lot more chaotic after I left. I never did apply for unemployment as I considered myself retired when I left. Tech booms and busts are cyclical and I've been through many cycles of them over the past 40 years. So yes, sock it away in the good times to carry you through the bad times. If the bad times never come, then you are set for retirement. It sounds like you're doing quite well with the side-gig. Working one job somewhat comes from the concept of "The Company Man" from the 1950s..

You said you were laid off 'during the start of the pandemic' (which was March/April 2020), and you also said 2019. Then you showed a text from April 2020. Which is it?

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

Got my numbers mixed up. It was 2020.

I quit my 9-5 Engineering last July. I live on my dividend stocks (that I invest years ago) and two easy part-time jobs. I am so happy that the rat race is over for me! Anyway, the best way to retire early is to save (income) and invest in the stock market as soon as possible!

@setsunasoon3470

9 ай бұрын

Congratz. I intend to quit rat race in 5-7 years time too. Mind to share what kind of part time jobs you are doing now?

@the_debtfree_investor

9 ай бұрын

@@setsunasoon3470 I am a care giver for my parents.

@RealChrisSean

9 ай бұрын

I’m still going back to a 9-5 even if my business is making 16-20k/month lol But I am happier than ever doing my own thing. I just don’t want to leave tech.

@the_debtfree_investor

9 ай бұрын

@@RealChrisSean Good for you... for 32+ years as a software engineer is enough for me 😅

@RealChrisSean

9 ай бұрын

Oh shit. Yeah that’s a long time 😂.

thank you for sharing all this and still guide people positive mindset, videos are great keep it up!🎉

Thanks Chris, upward and onward. All the best to you bro!

Hello i have 6 until im fully grown do you know what to learn?? i want to be a full stack web developer or i should be a java developer

thanks for sharing! im sure great things will come along!

keep it up man and enjoy that freedom!! obviously no rush but after half a year it does become more difficult to find something and explain the gap(s)

To be honest man i worked my a$$ off for 7 months for learning Full stack technologiesand when im about to finish learning the market started to crash, its been 8 months im searching for a job no luck man, my moral is almost given up 😢 now i feel like i almost wasted ma 1.5 years 🤷🏾

@cruzergo

10 ай бұрын

Timing is the key. I finished on Nov 2019 then COVID came in 2020 so I worked remote until early 2023.

@kevinhoang9074

9 ай бұрын

Imagine thinking you’re qualified for a full stack job with only 7 months of self development. I didn’t even start applying until I hit 18 months. Don’t be discouraged it’s a numbers game and rn there’s a lot of qualified people competing with you. I’d consider freelancing to get exp and leverage that to find an onsite or hybrid role

@Lik3ToSing

9 ай бұрын

Don’t give up. You need to figure out why you didn’t get selected and improve on it

Thanks for keeping things real by sharing your layoff situation. A reality topic a lot of us needed to hear.

Man, that’s really awesome to see you doing good in a bad situation. Definitely interested in your classes if you need any beta testers. Lol

I really hate when people in tech say its hard. You guys literally are the most pampered industry to work for. Good salaries with great benefits, nowdays you can work remotely, also you guys can have multiple income (overemployment or side gigs) and your work environment involves sitting down in an office space with ac and just work with your laptop 😂. Maybe tell that to a construction worker, a truck driver or any other blue collar worker.

@katec9893

6 ай бұрын

Tech and office jobs in general are hard in a different way. Sitting at a desk for 40+ hours a week can be torturous if you like being physically active and it can be really bad for your health ie back problems. They also can get burnout easily from constantly having to learn new technologies and meet targets. I agree about your other points though, they get better salaries and remote work. I've done both physical jobs and office jobs and preferred the physical jobs as I like being active altho I've never had a remote tech job. Trade jobs are also in high demand with some v good salaries plus there's the self employment option. But it's true that 20 years of manual work takes its toll on the body. There is no perfect job, there are positives and negatives in every job. We just have to figure out what works best for us individually.

@gandhihernandez1262

6 ай бұрын

@@katec9893 yes i understand you do have a point. I have done both types of jobs throughout my life. I used to work in warehouses, in the fields picking up grapes high temperatures, but i have also worked office jobs. And now im a truck driver. That being said software engineers no matter what have way more pros than cons especially if we compare them to blue collar jobs. However you still see frequently all this videos or read all this comments about developers complaining. And im just over here 1,000 miles away from home driving and working 70 hours a week, with back problems, risking my life driving a rig, and not even making that kind of money developers make reading this comments lol. Im just scratching my head at some point Yeah you could argue that sometimes it gets stressful but all jobs do to some degree.

@katec9893

6 ай бұрын

@@gandhihernandez1262 You definitely have a hard job that's for sure. I couldn't be a truck driver I'd find it very tiring and stressful. I hope you find something that suits you better if you need a change. I'm looking at getting into a different field for a day job alongside my business, apparently IT helpdesk is a good place to start in IT then after that people specialise in different areas and the salary increases. By the way pilates is good for back problems, give it a try when you have a day off. Wishing you good luck on your travels.

we are all replaceable we just have to be ready all the time.

tech is high paying but prepare for the layoffs as they’re very often

Is their companies that have a niche vital demand for your skill set that prevents layoffs ? I'm a trucker that hauls plastic trash bags. For a private fleet.

No such thing as work life balance.

@RealChrisSean

9 ай бұрын

Okay buddy

My name's Obani MacCharles, I'm 20 years old and I'm Nigerian. I'm an aspiring web developer. I've been following you for months and I must say, you don't know how much you've inspired me, like many times i want to give up, but after watching a video of yourself, I just get motivated. You might not believe this but, you're the main reason I've not given up on my journey to web development, I'm so grateful for this sir, Thank you so much for your words and videos of encouragement, I'm really grateful sir, thank you.... you'd be the first to know whenever i land my first job❤️☺️.

Praying for you and God bless you!! “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

Great video! Subbed!

TECH is the WORSE career - MOST do not last past 10 yrs

@galolopez17

9 ай бұрын

How so?

@mba2ceo

9 ай бұрын

Looks are all the layoffs @@galolopez17

@NerdyDumbProductions

8 ай бұрын

Is it expected for one to stay at one job till the day they die?

Hope things get better

Don't Get Stuck. Depression Period. Delivery Works makes a lot of money too. Choose very dense cities 1. LA, Las Vegas, California, New York City, etc etc. Cash. Deep Sleep 5 Hours, 16 Hours (Two 8 hour shift), Remaining Few Hours at your time. You can earn and safe a lot of money.

this is why i shouldve pursued something in healthcare, this programming field with chagpt and job security is just waking up in the morning wondering if youre gonna lose your job, stressful

@P8860

10 ай бұрын

Yes, alot of developers are in denial about job security in this field

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

No regrets in tech whatsoever. I’ve rejected two job offers since the layoff which btw happened 2 months ago. I’m glad I never took on nursing. 12 hour shifts on my feet is not for me. Not to mention you are in a building full of sick people all day. I’d pick working from home every day of the week.

@dan-cj1rr

10 ай бұрын

@@RealChrisSean Yea i feel you on that, i 110% prefer the conditions of a dev, but stressing out everyday and not living my life to the fullest because i don't know if i'll lose my job due to automation tomorrow is kinda stressful, i don't even invest all my money anymore in case of a big change in tech industry and the need of retraining for a new profession ...

@rocketman3770

10 ай бұрын

@@dan-cj1rr oh its coming, and its coming in fast and hard when you least expect it. The "slow" entry level developers will pummeled.

@dream1430

9 ай бұрын

You all are misattributing the reason for the layoffs

I was laid off 2 months ago. Companies are not loyal. My job performance was excellent. They were restructuring. It is important to have more than one source of income.

What do you think about the mobile developer market? Isn’t that a good area for jobs opportunities? Best of luck on your new journey 🙌

All I can say be the best you can be and the key to ever lasting life is KNOWLEDGE 😊

Have you ever tried mechanical keyboards? Noticed you weren't using one with your setup, curious what your thoughts about them are.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

I do use them. But switched when my wrist and thumb started to hurt.

Good thing you have a KZread chanel as a second income source , not many ppl have that luxury :)

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

I definitely recognize that. I could fortunately chill until 2026 and so on if I wanted.

Usually you can tell by how the company is doing. I’ve been laid off by downsizing more than 2 times and I just keep it moving. Usually I get a severance pay to last awhile before my next job. However it sucks prepping for that next interview

I only have 1 source of income and make 650k. Do I need a side hustle?

@RealChrisSean

9 ай бұрын

I you live above your means yes

The problem in the states you dont have job securty.

I still haven't gotten a job in dev. I am a full stack software developer initially and getting ready to graduate software engineer, and I work at McDonalds in my small town. I am 30 and have Ben active in projects both hardware and software, I have repaired several laptops and computers, servers, cell phones, tablets, consoles, have modified systems like N64 with LED , PSP Custom Firmware, JTagging Xbox 360's, always taking things apart, tinkering, I know over 120 languages, frameworks, technologies all though only like 10 extensively, sometimes I wonder if I really can code because there are competitive coders, I'm not good at building algorithms, and I really need to learn a way to succeed and not push my impostor syndrome.

@ericadenison1019

9 ай бұрын

I think it is about believing in yourself as you have so many valuable skills many companies would appreciate. Just get out there and set up interviews, research companies to find one's you like and approach them. Perhaps if you want interesting work but stable focus on gov't agencies pay less, but they need good programmers/software engineers too. I find there is so much opportunity in the labor market it is a great time to be working, I don't plan on retiring I enjoy being involved in the labor market.

May all the blessings follow you.

One of the most important question you should ask an employer during interviews is what their severance package is, if you're in tech you will most like use it.

Do I have to code from memory as a Junior Developer? I know how to look for answers but somtime fogot the basic syntax, not mentioning complex things. I am still learning, haven't worked as a developer yet.

@RealChrisSean

10 ай бұрын

No need you learn by building