Little does he know this is the beginning of the story on how he became a tech billionaire

@letphil

Ай бұрын

haha, thank you for your kind words. I hope for success too!

@dualfluidreactor

Ай бұрын

Classic stanleys paradox narration

@musiclover-uv9ff

22 күн бұрын

I doubt it. Things are changing extremely rapidly with AI. My advice is to prepare to live in a van for quite some time or move in with family. This is dire.

@bugra320

22 күн бұрын

@@musiclover-uv9ff AI is not predominant yet, it is the greedy corporations

@provisionalhypothesis

21 күн бұрын

@@bugra320 you guys just don't understand economics.

IT is life long "looking for a job"

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@IrkyMan thank you for your comment. youre right, always looking for a job even when having a job

@TheBlackManMythLegend

Ай бұрын

And that's why I am with a lot of fear but determination creating my SAAS. because I am fed up with those laid off. Next time I will be the one doing the lay off Mouahhahaha... Because.. Enough. Come on. I am 39yr. I am not seeing myself doing that at 60 being laid off again.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@TheBlackManMythLegend let us all grow together

@croissantsavant

Ай бұрын

@@TheBlackManMythLegendlayoffs happen when a company wants to produce fast which often results in lower quality projects and work life for employees. This practice can be easily avoided if companies didn’t treat employees like fuel to a fast train. Perhaps since youve been laid off and know how it is to be in that position you can be one of the few that understand and find a way to balance productivity and quality

@SafeEffective-ls2pl

Ай бұрын

That's why I got out in 2008 before I got too old.

This kids, is how you succeed. No long preamble, no quick guides on who or what to follow. Just fail, and succeed, and fail, and succeed again. I hope things work out for you and your family and keep on keepin on.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. i appreciate the kind words

Sorry to hear bro. I got laid off too, software Eng for 8 years… been job hunting for 3 months… I’m the sole income for wife and kid. It’s rough. Best of luck

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. i feel you on that. we need to keep our heads up during these times.

@BarronBarca

Ай бұрын

Be careful with divorce attorney when men lose money women 9 out of 10 will leave.

@t3r083

Ай бұрын

@@letphil considering speed running and getting ServiceNow SA and Dev certs just to open up my opportunities more. It’s a big market and maybe having software Eng experience will help to stand out… dunno just spitballing. Would love to hear your thoughts.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@BarronBarca thank you for the advicr

@t3r083

Ай бұрын

@@BarronBarca luckily i scored a trad-wife from Ukraine. I think that increases my chances to better than 1/10

This too shall pass. Stay strong.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Never be loyal to corporate America.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@argentorangeok6224 thank you for your comment and advice

@Mogiron10

21 күн бұрын

Agreeed!

I’ve been laid off, defense industry 10 years ago, that day I slept 14 hours, the stone was off my back. Now I’m a teacher, can’t believe they pay me for something I enjoy this much.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. if you find something you enjoy doing you never work a day in your life.

Changing career at 29, bagging 6-7 years of experience, life is so random, and unplanned, yet me starting as a Junior .Net developer, you've opened my eyes to be prepared for such situation, subscribed to you channel, stay strong brother.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

i really appreciate you. thank you. Life is random but let us make the most of it.

@Igor-vk8fl

21 күн бұрын

And me starting at 35yo

Sorry to hear bro, got laid off myself too. 10 years at one company. Don’t blame yourself, the leaders are the ones responsible for f*cking about with the finances putting these companies in these precarious situation!!!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

im sorry that you got laid off. thank you for your kind words. i think putting all that time and for it to just be over is the tough part

@tristanbulluss9386

Ай бұрын

​@@letphilI have a picture of a ghost on a tv.

@z352kdaf8324

Ай бұрын

all the free money is gone at low interest rates.

@Blindswordsman1994

Ай бұрын

@@letphilno worries dude, chin up. You got everyone’s support on here and I’m sure your family are behind you too. Don’t be afraid to change industries too, this can be the making of you 💪

@MrFriendlyCsgoContent

Ай бұрын

@@tristanbulluss9386 i have a picture of deez

My last tech job put me on blood pressure meds. Losing your fitness and health over a job isn’t worth it. That’s why they lay you off whenever they deem you to no longer be useful. Take this as a lesson to never neglect yourself in the name of a paycheck. Our lives remain when companies discard us, so we can’t give it up for them.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. You are right. our health is the most important. Without it, we can't work anways.

@joeyf9826

Ай бұрын

@@letphilthis is more true than most people can even imagine. If your health goes, you are mega screwed: can’t work, can’t enjoy life, can’t even travel. And medical bills ain’t cheap. Hard pass on companies that expect you to sacrifice all that for them.

I just got laid off last week, it's not you it's them. You got this man

@SafeEffective-ls2pl

Ай бұрын

It doesn't matter whose fault. You have to keep paying the bills

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. i will keep trying on my side as hard as i can

@letphil

Ай бұрын

paying the bills and keeping your family safe is the most important

Sending you lots of love my friend. I hope you are able to make it through this tough time.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you. times are tough but will make it

Everyone has ups and downs in ALL industries. Keep your head up! Best of luck

@letphil

Сағат бұрын

@@Plumber60423 thank you for your comment and totally agree

Wow, sounds almost like I started, except 6 years later. I started in IT at 35, now I'm 40. 2 yrs as tester, 3 as dev. Got a job in a small company, maybe a bit under-valued salary compared to market averages, but with many layoffs all around and much fewer job offers, gotta appreciate what I have. All the best to you in your job search!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your insight. I would definitely like to hear more of your story

@stoneneils

Ай бұрын

Lower salary was always a godsend for me because they didn't want to fire me..they wanted to RETAIN me. I held he power...so i got to work half remote decades before it was common or I got to come in stoned or smoke weed out the back.

@kkb8510

22 күн бұрын

From what I've seen its good to work at smaller companies as there is very little chance of them laying you off versus the bigger ones where layoffs are like a regular Monday.

You are the voice of a lot of us bro. Take care and thank you for sharing your story. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey that so many of us are in as well.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for listening. i really appreciate that

I got fired two days ago, went into a deep depression but realized the day after it’s their loss, I went above and beyond for my job and if they don’t appreciate that another company will. Keep your head up my brother you aren’t in this alone. 💪

@gamesthatmatter9374

Ай бұрын

the beta mindet . you got fired for a reason . stop trying

@HondacivictypeR777

Ай бұрын

@@gamesthatmatter9374 the fact you have over a thousand videos with no views goes to show how shit your channel is ahahahahaha stop trying. 😂

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. we are in this together.

@Meritumas

Ай бұрын

f... going above and beyond UNLESS you are working on YOUR OWN BUSINESS, not for someone else

You seem like the most down-to-earth senior developer ever with some positivity despite busting your ass off just to get laid off. Hang in there man, I subscribed because we need more of these kinds of down-to-earth videos that people can relate to in these tough times! Looking forward to more videos.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you

This industry pays a lot but the layoff is massive too.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@pomp4401 thank you for your comment. it pays and lay offs just take away the current job but the skill is always there

Be kind to yourself! Lay offs are really rough for anyone... and remember that what happened is not your fault. Thank you for sharing this.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your kind words

Same here. 9 years lead software developer. I was even promoted last year for a good job. Had a lot of projects lined up in the coming months and bam. One random Wednesday was told my role along with many others was being eliminated. Company has been looking like crap for quite some time. It's a huge global fin tech company. They've been promoting lots of women into managerial positions and directors of tech teams when their only past experiences have been as project managers. Zero tech skills. This was a red flag but never thought they'd be stupid enough to actually lay off young passionate developers like us. No doubt they couldn't afford me. I'm also in my early 30s. The market looks like crap also. Might have better luck to start our own business at this point.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

i know. starting something seems like the way to go

@afrioneacademy2488

Ай бұрын

I would love to be a part of it, if you're going to start a business 😢

@user-ff5nv8ft6n

Ай бұрын

Guess women dont know how to code? Is that what you meant when you mentioned women being moved up

Love your energy man. Sending positive vibes your way brother, hang in there! You got this!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you

Hang in there Phillip! one door closes and another door will open. I was laid off from accounting 2 times from the same company due to relocation; another laid off due to reduction in government contract. With connection and a bit of reinventing myself, I am currently working full time again. With your background, you will get back on your feet again.

@letphil

11 күн бұрын

@@annn8389 thank you for your comment and words of encouragement. things are starting to look up already

You’re a hero Phillip. I myself have started to learn coding(java) DSA, and I am 34. I know its late, but when I imagine myself 5 years down the line, I can see myself as a good Developer who still has plenty of years in career.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@beautyinsideout6422 thank you for your comment. this is so true. the internet and tech is infinite. if you dont know coding. you might not be able to work at all in the future.

Stay strong Phillip. I can relate, about the same age as you with a baby daugther. You will find a new job and thrive

I was a developer for 5 years after graduating from university. Something told my brain and myself by my mid to late 20s that this was a horrible occupation. Gave me serious depression and other mental health problems. I haven't written code for just over 30 years now. Which is why I am still here, as a free man, rather than being 6 feet under or living in a secure mental institution. The ICT industry is definitely not for many many people.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. it sounds like it wasn't right for you but it could also be very rewarding for others.

@retroloungemusic

Ай бұрын

I think being a programmer is a pretty thankless job these days. It used to be a very professional position. Now, it's like working in a factory with the agile nonsense.

@notker88

4 күн бұрын

You have to understand most companies do not have the resources and skills to actually be an IT company. The people who the shoulder the burden are the devs. They then have to dig in garbage code all day long. 90% of companies have legacy codebases. Zero test coverage, all intertwined, old tech stack, millions of lines of old do not touch code etc. Every mind gets fucked digging in that shit and not only that you also have to kiss ass and Report at 9 the next day what you did all day long and most companies even watch employees how long they go to toilet etc. Horrible job nowadays.

@letphil

4 күн бұрын

@@notker88 some companies yes. theres a lot of legacy code that is poorly done. and lots of companies ( my last company ) just think if they hire devs and make something, that’s it. theres a lot more infrastructure to be done. customer service calls, QA, AB testing, if selling slmething ( logistics ), partners. it’s a lot. But if you can figure that out, its really rewarding to see slmething create revenue that you helped create

@notker88

4 күн бұрын

@@letphil I worked as a Lead Developer and Software Architect before. Chances that you right away get into such a position at a new company even if you worked as Lead before are very low. The reason for that is, that the industry is waaaayyy to fragmented and you basically have to cover their whole stack completely meaning the whole combination of BE and FE stack and maybe also DevOps (actually most likely at small companies), because most jobs are full stack nowadays. You cannot cover all those combinations at Senior+ level, it is impossible. It takes at least a half year to get to Senior with a new language if you were on Senior before and a year to get to Architect level if you were Architect level before. Switching companies and taking breaks in between learning helps to cover more, but HR will then smash you for having a whole in the CV. The industry is pretty toast at this point.

Dude, you're a developer..you have NO worries. I was coding until 2015....I quit due to burnout...I even spent all my savings and went homeless for a summer to take a break. I was 45. I then got an apartment in sept. and built a business in about one year after and never looked back. We are SMARTER than 90% of the people out there...we can take ANYTHING and turn it into a profit-making system. You'll discover that eventually. I thought we were like everyone else..wer aren't. We know how to start projects, plan them out, follow the progress, guarge success through the data / profit returns. We are businessmen even if you don't know it yet. I have two projects on the go now..neither online..but both HEAVILY relying on my skills and brains.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. the burnout is real. that is quite the story. please share if you have time.

@user-hg6vd2iz7m

Ай бұрын

did you take the jabs? You say you're smarter than most everyone and I'm wondering if you went for that. your truthful answer will help me properly frame your boasting.

@stoneneils

Ай бұрын

@@user-hg6vd2iz7m I'm a retired senior software engineer and you're a twelve year old baboon with a cocunut on its head. You've answered your own question.

I like your enthusiasm for taking the time to respond to everyone commenting. You are genuine ❤️. Don't give up bro

@letphil

21 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment and thank you for noticing

@Peace4TheWorld

21 күн бұрын

@letphil my pleasure bro.

Dude, you are so authentic. I wish the best for you and you sound like a major asset to any company.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. the mind words mean a lot

All the health to you and your family. I was fired too after working as a senior for around 5 years (8 yeas in total as a dev) and was forced to return to my old job (in the marine industry, it's tough but at least got the connections and fills my fridge). I will continue to sharpen my skills and chase another dev job, don't quit my friend.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. Why not get another IT job as a developer? I won't quit, that's for sure.

@jimmyking92

Ай бұрын

@@letphil Because the only jobs I've found obligate me to relocate to another city or even country, I only try to find remote work because of family reasons I can't move out.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@jimmyking92 i agree. remote jobs is the only way it seems

😭hang in there man, I lost mine a year ago being 28 with mere a few years experience and not at senior position at all... but I haven't actually looked for a job after that laid off... and I'm still remained jobless because of so many things popped up in life all of sudden taking all my time and derailing my plan of getting back into the workplace... It's been a year and more now, I'm really worried this gap will make me look really back when start to look for one... and honestly I feel like I need some refresh course to get back into the whole coding mind except the other day I just effortlessly picked up some coding question and I felt so happy working on it 😭 really miss coding... and stumbled on your video for some reason, it just got me thinking of all these... in any case, I hope you are figuring out something now, Phill, best of luck!!!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. coding should be like riding a bike. if the fundamentals are there you can learn anything. i am trying my best

@benjaminli21

Ай бұрын

@@letphil 💪💪🙏🙏

love your energy man. Good luck to you and Ill wait for your videos

@letphil

Ай бұрын

Will be posting more frequently, thank you

Sorry to hear this. I hope you’ll be fine. 😢

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. I will be fine.

It’s not just tech. I’m in banking and they are constantly cutting costs and laying off workers every year according to the flavour of the year. The only ‘consolation’ I have now is telling myself I’m not the only one. I took some time off to get myself back in shape mentally and physically again by joining a gym, seeking help from a hypnotherapist, read and listen to podcasts. It’s a lonely journey. You just have to take one day and one step at a time.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. we are in this together.

The Universe just sent you "an amazing opportunity to change." What you do next, is on you.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. that is so correct. just gotta keep moving forward

@MOAB-UT

Ай бұрын

@@letphil Read, or listen (Audible) to a book called Mind Magic. He is a neurosurgeon. He says we manifest our life every minute of every day. Don't have a goal of "a job." Have a goal of adding value to the universe- big difference. Have an abundance mindset. Doing KETO and working out could help too. That is what I do. I won't wish you luck because we make our own. The universe does not care about you- in a good way or a bad way. It reacts based on what you do. Take success- do it for yourself and your family.

Be self-employed is the best. I lost my job at 42. And work as self employed for more than 22 years!!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. That is awesome. please share some tips on how you did it.

@stoneneils

Ай бұрын

@@letphil I did it too. I just applied my IT skills to real world situations. I started with a large excel sheet, scraped all the relative data (manually) over a few days or weeks (ie suppliers, competition, resources, tools, laws, margins, markets, shipping, printint, etc). I'd then build a mock-website that clearly illustrated who my market/what my company's mission and service/products were. Then I'd work out a way to start it with just a few hundred or thousnad dollars by ensuring income from the get-go. I also targetted local market so I was not competiting with the world..ie if it was online business my buyers and marketing etc was just in one city. A good example not me...a kid in my city sells skateboard clothes..has just 50k subs..but they are mostly local people..he opened a store..drives his 50k locals to his real store. Drive a seriously expensive sports car now. He's rich as hell. Online KZreadrs/TikToker--> Local niche Store.

@TheSilverGlow

Ай бұрын

Your blanket statement is wrong. You assume being self-employed means you have no boss...this is an illusion, a delusion too. For many, going indy is the best, for others not so much. I was indy for 35 of the past 45 years, and when it no longer gave me the tax benefits, and especially when health care inflated, I found a FTE position that, when taxes and healthcare and time off are factored in, it pays more! I have over 5 weeks of paid time off. You don't get paid time off being self employed. But to be sure, being self employed can work for some.

@steventay5834

Ай бұрын

@@TheSilverGlow Self employed won't be retrenched. You will still earn some money when the economy slows down.

@TheSilverGlow

Ай бұрын

@@steventay5834, another blanket statement from you. There were millions of self -employed out of work at every downturn in US history. Many did well, but they are not everyone.

Good luck to you on your journey. I got laid off 2 weeks ago. I’m using the time to stay positive, learn AI tech stacks, build the resume and portfolio, hit the gym, and practice interviewing.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for the comment. that is amazing you are bettering yourself. Health is something I am trying to prioritize as well

I graduated from top school, dedicated my life to Kodak, got laid off after 10 years a IT. Moved down to Florida, become a construction developer, the right decision I ever got

@letphil

22 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. construction developer in actually constructing buildings?

That sucks man. Get some rest and spend some time with your family and loved ones. I hope you get through this tough times. I am also struggling as a fresh graduate BSIT to get a web developer job right now and when I stumbled on your video I thought you needed some heads up. Your video made me feel that I'm not alone in the journey as a developer. There were ups and downs.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your kind words and sharing your story. We can get through this together.

Best of luck to you man! I've been there. Try to focus on the things you value in life, that you look forward to. Frame that in your mind to motivate you to keep trying for a job. We all have to do what's necessary to survive and get what we want out of life. Your health is also incredibly important, the foundation of yourself and all your successes. I overlooked this for so long. Sayings like "You are what you eat" and "Movement is medicine" are 1000% true! Going keto, occasional fasts, and exercising daily just 20-30 minutes a day did wonders for myself, in all aspects of my life. Don't overlook this like I did! Truly wish you the best sorry not trying to preach, just know how hard it can be being in your position and being honest about what got me over a difficult part of my life.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. your words mean a lot. i will take. your advice.

Thank you for making this video. I'm in my 3 year of college and been looking for internships for a few weeks with no luck. I'll take this video as a sign to start something for myself while I'm young. Good luck with your ventures man!

@letphil

10 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment and glad you could find value in some kind of way. jobs are there but it will boom again soon. things are already looking up

Everytiem I scroll past these I see "I got laid." And think to myself, "Good for them." for a split second and then see "off"..

@letphil

24 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. hahahha.

Hey Phillip. You took the plunge at 29 that I should have a long time ago too. At 38, I stuck to what was the "safe" route and ended up with some damn city job. Thinking back I'd switch places with you. Congrats on the bravery, the family and starting this youtube. It takes a lot more courage to do what you did.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that, and it isn't too late for you brother, are you interested in coding or anything in particular?

@takethedamnphoto

Ай бұрын

@@letphil Coding is an interest but more so developing mvp's real quick so I'm taking the no-code approach to building apps. So far that's it, idk if this will go into anything further. But I just wanted to develop some ideas I've always had wandering in my head. All while working a 9-5 completely unrelated to this

@letphil

Ай бұрын

Hope I can provide some value to you through this channel!

If you truly excel, the right opportunity will find you. Stay positive and trust in your abilities during this challenging time.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment and kind words

Plot Twist: After several years later, the company that fired him will buy his start up company for billions of dollars.

@letphil

10 күн бұрын

@@bassboosted9708 thank you for your comment. even better we acquire and absorb that company

I've been 2 months laid off from IT. I'm trying too man but u got this chief. It all should pass. Happy to say I am Subscriber 1000 :D

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. sorry to hear about the lay off but we are in this together. i will screenshot this comment

From the darkness to The Light ❤ Be Brave! Like you have been so far! ❤ I am sure everything will be okay! ❤

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@patriotlightning7791 thank you for your positive vibes

Breathe. Keep moving forward. We are always stronger than we think and more resilient too! Sending best wishes to you and your family!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. I am gonna do what I can do, move forward and progress.

I'm so sorry to hear that Phillip but I'm sure you'll get a better job soon. I was laid off after 13 years, so I can relate to what you are going through. Now it is time to get back in shape and reconsider what you want to do from now on. Keep it up and I wish you the best! I hope to hear from you soon to let us know that you found a new job.

@letphil

28 күн бұрын

@@vindasad thank you for your comment. I will find a new job soon.

having a kid is great.

dont keep yourself busy. Keep yourself Productive. - as person who keeps himself busy while not being productive.

@gregorydelacruz7315

Ай бұрын

best luck to you!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for the advice. i have been planning a couple things for my next move

@Beetwate305

Ай бұрын

@@letphilhey Phil, I’d love to contact you about an idea I’ve had for a few months. I believe in creating opportunities, instead of waiting on them. How can I reach you?

Stay strong mate and keep moving forward. Learn that stack you've been wanting to or hone the skills you already possess. I'm just a junior dev but I can imagine your pain👍

@letphil

21 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. i am keeping strong and happy to have the skills necessary to move forward. things are already starting to look up

It's okay. You will come out of this BETTER! It's all part of the process in tech. Layoffs and firings can happen to you even if you have done everything right. like life in general. Good luck out there! 🎉

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. Humans are resilient and people want to help each other.

Nice to have more honest people to dilute the hypocrisy on KZread.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. All i can be is honest as possible

@stoneneils

Ай бұрын

KZread is the best place for young men to become experts at being perpetual losers lol. I was offline for a week and coming back I couldn't stop laughing for days. Every video is negative, every channel is about the end of the world in some resepcts lol.

i also got laid off from my company and that too when my probation was about to be finished, just because i had an argument with a Permanent employee who was the cousin of the COO.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thats very unfortunate

Keep going brother. Don’t beat yourself up too much. sometimes we can do everything right and still get shafted. Drive on

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@aquilifergroup thank you for your comment. ill keep on keepin on

i love the positive vibes given in this community. And yes this shall pass. I have also been retrenched before and I changed careers much later than you.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. this community is definitely helping me keep going

life is all about ups and downs. a good friend of mine just got laid off a couple months ago (he was having issues with his boss) he was devastated but very recently got a new job, and he prospers there. keep on going and do keep us updated with new videos!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you, will do

Good luck! I'll keep an eye on your channel to see how to progress.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you, please do.

Your video just appeared on my feed. This is the start of your successful KZread journey. In 4 years, you will look back and thank that company for laying you off. Sometimes it takes a layoff to wake up a few individuals. I have friends who have been in the same job position for over 10 years and complain about work. I wish you the best and I look forward to watch your KZread content grow.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@WidePhotographs thank you for your comment. I am hoping to make more and more content.

@WidePhotographs

Ай бұрын

@@letphil there’s one thing no one can take away from you, that one thing is your knowledge.

Hope for your success, we’re all feeling this. But we got it! Keep on keeping on and your skills will take you far!

@letphil

14 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. i will keep moving forward.

Also going through this -- love your mentality. You GOT THIS!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

Thank you, will get through this

was also laid off a couple months ago. stay strong man!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you. will push through

@GameFuMaster

Ай бұрын

how's your job hunting? Do you get any interviews for positions that suit your skills?

@jordani1396

Ай бұрын

@@GameFuMaster most of the jobs are fake postings to boost up company "growth" but they are either offshoring completely or they are using AI to wipe out most of the jobs.

Its rough out there in the tech industry. I can sympathize with you and your family situation. Keep at it, its rough now but you will look back on this moment as a stepping stone to something better. Best of luck to you!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. i am just trying with my best foot forward. i am hoping for something better to come. please look out for more content.

Thanks for being real and vulnerable. Idk how you came into my feed but you’re alright 👍🏾

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@JimmNeutricity thank you for your comment and kind words

Im in the same boat so I know how you feel right now... Following your channel to support!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your support

Good luck brother! it's all about keeping yourself busy the rest will just follow

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@redwan_lmati thank you for your comment. just trying to keep myself busy and productive

You don't need them You are more valuable than that job. Believe in what you want and proceed forward

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. i am finding ways that i can add value to others now.

Hey, you’ll find something better. Great luck man

@letphil

17 күн бұрын

@@aaronbarragan8339 thank you for your comment. things are already looking up.

Its not over yet Philip, things r gona get better

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you. i hope so

@gamesthatmatter9374

Ай бұрын

lol . the AI can do the job of 99% of developers . this job is done.

good luck man you got this. i can tell you got grit.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your kind words

Love your attitude brother! you'll be ok. I've been out of work for a while, and it is tough, but you'll be ok! You have a great positive attitude and energy!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@tlo0542 thank you for your comment and kind words

Keep your held high... It sucks; it happened to me as well in 2002; after the Y2K, non-event... You will be a better man for it! Great attitude and lots of positivity...

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your kind words. The Y2K, non-event of 99 turning into 00 was the fear i remember. haha.

The American dream is real, but the problem was that everyone believed that it was a good dream, when in reality it has turned into a nightmare.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@TonyZmex thank you for your comment. working has its pros and cons

@bugra320

22 күн бұрын

It is not real at all in today's world. It was real maybe until early 2000's

I've been there. You're working on something for a year, but the company decides to cut it. Not sure if that's your case, but it feels terrible knowing you spent 1 year of your life just to have what you were working on never be used again.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

yeah. thanks for understanding. it sucks

IT is lifelong "learning a new technology" IT is lifelong "looking for a new job"

@letphil

18 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. very true

All the best to you!

@letphil

14 күн бұрын

@@mastarula thank you for your comment

subscribed, great video and best of luck with everything bro

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you

I am almost 60 now, job security . Well, enjoy the journey PS. Know the basics.. Frank Downey Ca.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you. thanks for the advice

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@geocam2 thats not fun to hear. i am wanting to and looking to start my own thing

Don’t think anything negatively .Work hard and keep doing your thing you will find a much better position soon. All the best.

@letphil

23 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. i think i got something today.

Hang in there brother, you will find another job and everything will work out for you. Try to look at the bright side and take some time to relax whilst you’re looking for a new career.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. i am trying to find myself and not define myself with a company anymore. in this time health, and finding myself is my priority.

Can you and your coworkers start your own companies? I think we need competition for Amazon, Tesla, Google, for all the giant tech companies. We’ll support you! We want to see co-ops tech companies. Monopolies are anti-capitalism. Best wishes to you all! 💕✊🏽

@letphil

Ай бұрын

Haha, let's go. I guess this is a good opportunity to start something of my own. Thank you for your support!

All the best bro!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you sir

Sorry to hear - Hope you stay strong!

@letphil

8 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. things are getting better

@NoobieKim

8 күн бұрын

@@letphil Really glad to hear that!

"get up early, go to bed late" - a recipe for life disaster...

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@Meritumas thank you for your comment. it takes a toll on the body

I feel like in this regard embedded software engineering is just better, yes it pays less than the software engineers but job stability is amazing and the layoff rate for embedded engineers are low. I suggest you make a switch and good luck

@mecanuktutorials6476

Ай бұрын

No it’s not. Same stuff exactly. Most embedded software devs work in manufacturing which is cyclical and prone to layoffs. The only exception is probably defence. Plus you need to learn Electrical Engineering to get any reasonable job. In fact, a lot of Amazon and Google layoffs recently were in hardware divisions.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for the advice

@AhmedNazir

Ай бұрын

what is your salary range and which city do you live?

hanging there 😢

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you. will push through

Been there, after 30 years with a company and actually creating software that saved the company millions, I was close enough to retirement that they pulled the trigger on me. It turned out to be a great thing. I have partnered with another engineer, and we are working on a startup. Hang in there, bud, and keep the perspective you have about this being a journey.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your comment. I hope to use this time to create something of my own. I appreciate the support.

Out of work with a new family, tough times but you'll get back in-stride.

@letphil

21 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. i am getting through it

Hope it'll get better for you

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you.

I have watched this video.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for watching

Higher power opens new doors for you, as a door closes. Keep the faith!

@letphil

21 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment.

Keep your head up. This is just a small bump in your journey through life.

@letphil

21 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment. that's right. getting through the bumps is all part of the process

You should stop looking for a job and start a business. Never ever work for anyone else again. Because when you do (work for others), the upside is limited and the downside is unlimited (like what you've just realized). The converse is true if you own yourself. The upside is unlimited (90% of the profits generated from your hardwork and skill goes to you). Subscribed btw ;)

@uiuxaidesign

Ай бұрын

Always a good idea, as long as you got a foundation/experience in your industry, it's very time consuming starting a business tho, easier if you got some money saved up..

@gecn9685

Ай бұрын

@@uiuxaidesign You do not need a strong foundation/experience in an industry to do so. Most people start their business from within (based off on what they know). But that's a suboptimal way to go about it. One should start a business from 'outside' based off what the market needs (solutions to problems etc) and do it better than other business out there because the market doesnt care about what you know. Starting a business is time consuming at first but it gets easier with time and less risky with time. Not really the case with jobs.

@letphil

Ай бұрын

good idea

@orangelimesky

Ай бұрын

This is a good idea. Most business ideas are born from failures

Let's goo!

@letphil

Ай бұрын

new beginnings

Guess what you already have tons of viewers and nothing to worry about on our end we’ve got you chief

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@olaoluwadaniel8312 thank you for your comment. trying my best here

I misread the title and read "I just got laid" 😆 Good luck bro !

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@davidgood840 thank you for your comment. haha

Where are you from brother?

@letphil

Ай бұрын

Im from SF bay area but having been in Seoul South Korea for a little while, you?

@wobsoriano

Ай бұрын

@@letphil from bay area as well. It's hard out here. You active on X? Might start posting in there so other engineers can repost for better visibility

@letphil

Ай бұрын

i am not on X yet. i will get started in there in the near future!

They're going to start replacing workers with AI, your job won't exist in 10 years.

@hexadecimalhexadecimal5241

Ай бұрын

If knew anything relevant about technology, you would know that that is straight bs.

@andrewgrant788

Ай бұрын

Complete nonsense. AI can’t code and it can’t reason. It can fake a really bad interview candidate or a poorly thought out stack overflow answer though.

@GrantTodd-eh7ub

Ай бұрын

@andrewgrant788 ChatGPT can already write in Python, just have to give it a prompt. Many graphic designers being laid off right now because of it. Imagine 10 years from now. Always people like you saying "my job is safe from AI" you're coping real hard.

@bhyllw

Ай бұрын

Aw, coding is too hard for you?

@uncletimo6059

Ай бұрын

I agree, Grant. It may be 10 years, it may be 5. Reading the COPE in the comments below is.... weird. And I write this as a programmer / consultant. PS I just made a game using Claude 3.5 using simple english prompts.

Best of luck to you, man. It's rough out there in the employment world

@letphil

Ай бұрын

thank you for your comment. it’s rough but im sure things will work out

When i got laid off i was lost initially. I was so used to waking up and getting on task. I used that. I set up routine. In the morning i worked out and then checked for opportunities. In the afternoon i focused on building my skill set. It was ultimately a very good time. I lost weight. Blood pressure was lower and i built a skill set that would come to serve me well. I was having a good time. It all ended when some company hired me.....

@letphil

Ай бұрын

@@Dweeble233 thank you for your comment. haha. totally changed when i pressed read more

@Dweeble233

Ай бұрын

@@letphil It can be scary initially but you will be fine. Especially if you received a decent severance. Make the most of it and take the lesson to heart.