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Discussion on: Why I recommend Harvard's CS50x online course to every self-taught developer

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Lauutt

Hi Risa! I'm taking the same course and using the notes you took it from the billboard in one of the Doug's videos. I realized that your name is japanese, and I googled it. I started to study japanese two and a half years ago, and I truly love the language. My level is N4 now... I'm not as young as I was, but my head still works. I finally decided to change my career options this year because I'm not having enough work as a music producer and audio engineering right now, everything is close because of the pandemia. I'm taking a certificate Google Automation with Python course as well, but it does not compare with this one. I would like to work in Japan for a short period someday and improve my language skills. Or maybe, do something related with Japan, some collaboration or freelance remote job. I wish to establish some kind of connection there, and travel once in a while. I don't know if it's possible to do for a guy in his 30's with almost no experience in developing, that's why I'm using the entire day to study. I have a lot of experience in music, but I think that's not valuable right now.
Well, that's my story, I told it because I truly loved your blog and I feel that your thoughts are similar to mine. ありがとうございました!Saludos desde Argentina!

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Risa Fujii • Edited

Hi Lauutt, thanks for the comment! I'm glad people find that Youtube comment useful - I found myself pausing to take notes while watching, so I decided to just post a comment there for everyone's benefit :)

Software engineers are currently in very high demand in Japan, though having professional experience and/or Japanese skills would give you more options. Some companies don't require Japanese proficiency though! Japan Dev is a website that lists such companies, so it might be worth checking out if you ever become interested in more long-term job opportunities in Japan: japan-dev.com/

Gracias y buena suerte!

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Himanshu Jain

You may also check out EJ - (EmploymentJapan.com). Especially if you are a foreigner curious about Japan, you may find a lot of resources about Japan besides IT.