Tim Schilling

The #UnderdogDevs program is looking for mentors. That's been the biggest bottleneck with the program.

If you're interested contact Rick: https://twitter.com/RwoltX/status/1591605845611409409

If you have questions about what it's like being a mentor, let me know.

Rick on Twitter

“I spent nearly all my adult life in prison and then became a software developer living a life I never imagined All some people need to succeed is the right network If you want to be that network for someone reach out. We could use your help over @UnderdogDevs”

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Nov 13, 2022 at 2:28amWeb
Show threadJosh HoltzNov 13, 2022
@CodenameTim You’re a mentor?! That’s so cool! I love that program and Rick ❤️ I sadly don’t have a lot of time to mentor but I wish I did
Show threadTim SchillingNov 13, 2022
@joshdholtz Numbers-wise, it's 1.5 hours a week for 13 weeks. It's an hour of pair programming, then some prep time and summarization.
Show threadJosh HoltzNov 13, 2022
@CodenameTim I think it would be totally doable in a few years! Currently have two kids at home while working full time and fastlane so I could maybe find 1.5 hours but I’m already socially exhausted and. It sure if I could have the right energy to mentor ☹️
Show threadTim SchillingNov 13, 2022

@joshdholtz No worries, it was more of just publicizing the time requirements. It's a lot less time than people might expect and I wanted to be clear with that.

However, that emotional investment is high! Having the right energy and mindset each week is difficult.

UD also can use sporadic talks with people. Maybe an AMA panel with Rick in a town hall format would work?

Show threadTim SchillingNov 13, 2022
@joshdholtz I'll stop selling now 😅
Show threadJosh HoltzNov 13, 2022

@CodenameTim Ha! No no no, this is good 🙂

I would totally be down for an doing any one off event thingies for now if it helps! I’ll reach out to Rick at sometime about it 💪

Show threadJRZNov 20, 2022
@CodenameTim folks like you are the reason barriers are broken 😎 Thank you for all you do!! Definitely life changing stuff you got going on ;)
Show threadTim SchillingNov 20, 2022
@Jrz813 I appreciate the kind words! Thank you, my Sunday is off to a great start.
Show threadMichael CritzNov 20, 2022

@CodenameTim I do have a lot of questions. If you have a few minutes…

First, what’s the time commitment?

Show threadTim SchillingNov 20, 2022
@pixelscience it's about 1.5-2 hours a week. It's a 60 minute pairing session, but you need to prep beforehand and then reflect afterwards. There are town hall meetings which are one hour, once per month. They aren't mandatory, but it's good to attend, especially to support the mentees if they are demoing something.