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I used to be hesitant to apply if I didn't feel I could fit perfectly their requirements but now, after several jobs where when you're there, you noticed you don't even use what they required at hiring time, I decided to not let that stop me from applying.
Now, my greatest obstacle is that I chose the tech support route and it's hard to get back to development (even though I still program daily).
Hey! It's always hard but never too late. If you still love programming then try doing some side projects, study for the interviews and get in the path again. If tech support is your thing, that's cool as well!
Yeah, I started a side business to hopefully be able to keep programming.
Unfortunately, I had to choose between work-from-home tech support or in-office programming (not many programmer roles with WFH here) so I went with tech support because my dream was to work from home full time.
Wow - even if you don't think you're in the top 1% of developers, I think the fact that you spent 3 hours a day for 3 months studying (plus all the other stuff you did) is way more than most people will ever do. Kudos to you, it sounds like you really worked hard to get into those platforms!
Thank you Emma! Yeah, I still don't think I'm 1%, just think I'm hard working. Appreciate the kind words! PS: Loving your blog so far, keep it up!
thx a lot dude! I need a kind of a theory refresh.. Do you think this Coursera course is too "academical"? The exercises are pretty hard/mathematical..
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Hey! I just took a look at it. That one looks pretty good, I'd just skip over part two, no need to be fluent in graphs for these kinds of tests.
Hey Carlos, since you have been working for those companies do you think it's better to have them as an intermediary (as I can imagine they take a nice cut from the profits) - or try as a freelancer to directly get well-paying clients?
They get a good cut, yeah. But, in my experience, it's much more reliable as you don't have to deal with client payments or anything like that. No need to worry about writing contracts either.
Also, most of those top platforms get you a good amount of money with less effort than getting individual clients.
Now, that's just my experience working with these companies. It's not the only way, just one I recommend. Good luck!
Great read
Glad you found it helpful!
Your story is motivating
Thanks for sharing Carl💯🙌
I'm glad you found it inspiring, keep it up mate!
Hi Carlos, do you recommend BairesDev?
Hey! Yeah totally. I haven't accepted any offer from them because I've had ongoing contracts elsewhere, but they normally have cool work. I've been contacted for React and Node work, btw.
Nice article, I have a TopTal test tomorrow and I hope this shared experience will lead me through. Thanks again for the post.
Hola carlos, es un gusto, super motivado con tu perfil, te gustaria hablar un poco sobre programacion y el mercado tecnologico.
Hi Carlos, must one learn Java to Study the Cracking the coding Interview Book?
Nope. The examples are written on Java but the real value is in learning to solve the problems at a conceptual level.