Privacy problems or reading comprehension issues?

Shaquille Foster — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:40:19 +0000

I constantly get articles about “Google watching us” and “How to delete your account...” for something more private across my various feeds...

I’ve always felt that people simply do not read and look to blame a company for not being ‘clear’ or just straight up not knowing what the company actually sells.

In Google’s case, I have been locked in for years; always been aware that they are an advertising company at heart and use the data it learns from me to sell products I may like, as well as personalizing everything I do across their platform. It’s a win-win in my eyes.

As a developer and/or business owner, how do you feel about the privacy concerns that arise from users of software (especially free software) that aren’t aware of how or why data is collected?

Do you feel a form of schooling would be beneficial to teach others that it’s a program that’s analyzing their personal data and not an actual individual from the company?

Is a career in Software Development even worth it?

Shaquille Foster — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:20:23 +0000

Hiya!

To whom may read this, I would really love to have your advice.

I am constantly working on honing my development skills in everyway I can. I believe in learning as much as I can and always tried to find out how things work from toddler days to now...the reason I fell for software engineering. Creating is in my heart.

I took some time away from school and decided while I’m out I would just build out applications and learn as much as I can. While in school I worked various part time jobs across different fields in order to work with different people across different backgrounds as well as to stay financially afloat as I live in NYC [Which Is Expensive AF!].

But even with a background that contains knowledge of business, college experience, community support, and high communication skills in writing, speaking and most of all listening, I do not meet the needs of any job I apply to.

I have a portfolio (https://kappalucky.github.io),
and a resume, which is the same information listed on my LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/kappalucky), but still denied from jobs that ask for 0 years of experience.

What do you guys think would help in making me more favorable to hiring managers?

Or should I focus on my own developments and just reconsider attempting to work within this field?

DEV Community: Shaquille Foster

Privacy problems or reading comprehension issues?

Is a career in Software Development even worth it?