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Discussion on: How I Switched Careers Into Tech With No Degree In My Mid 30's

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Febby Gunawan

Thanks for sharing Will and very inspiring! I can definitely relate to this. I have 2 kids on my own and I was recently laid off. I'm in the middle of learning node and and brushing my js skills to get a new jobs. I've send my resume everywhere and no callbacks so far. I was about to give up but after reading your story it gives me hope and strength. I hope I can get out of this. Thanks again for sharing Will!

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Deji

Hi @febby , I would suggest that you customize your cover letter/ intro email to each role. That brings better results.
Read the below article.
freecodecamp.org/news/what-i-learn...

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Febby Gunawan

Hi @Deji, thank you for the suggestion. I will definitely check that out!

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Will Johnson

You can get out of it! I thought several times that maybe I wouldn't but keep putting yourself out there!

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Febby Gunawan

Thanks Will, I really appreciate your encouragement. I hope I can!

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Lee Wynne

Yeah keep it up Febby, donโ€™t every give up, there is a community here to reach out to at anytime. Have you put a listing on Dev yet?

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Febby Gunawan

Thank you Lee, thanks for the encouragement.
I'm trying so hard not to. but it's just very difficult :(
I haven't checked the listing yet but I will soon.

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Sandor | tutorialhell.dev

Never give up!!! Show confidence during interviews and do not stop learning. You will get a job for sure!!!

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Febby Gunawan

Thanks Sandor, appreciate it :) I hope I can