Paola Mata

Someone reached out to me recently asking for my input on a coding bootcamp.

I hope these programs are making it clear how difficult it is to get into the industry right now.

I know more than a handful of people actively looking to get out, myself included. We’re here just hanging on to our jobs for as long as possible.

Mar 6 at 7:06pmMastodon for iOS
Show threadRicky WitherspoonMar 8
@paolamata by this do you mean you’re looking to change fields completely? What’s that look like? I’ve only heard of people trying to get into tech.
Show threadPaola MataMar 8

@rwitherspoon I don’t think it’s something people share publicly. I think it probably looks like a hobby or side hustle for a while until it takes off.

For example a friend of mine started a YouTube channel where they’re planning to do travel/city guide content.

Not sure where my makeup thing will go. Just getting started, but it’s been a blast so far in a way I haven’t felt about my day job for years.

Show threadRicky WitherspoonMar 8
@paolamata honestly it’s so nice seeing somebody in tech talk about something other than tech so please keep it up. I’ll be following along and wishing you the best.