I did not have internet when I started my journey into programming. That would have to be the hardest thing for me, second only to finding a job. I lived in a rural part of Georgia, about an hour West of Atlanta. I couldn't even get dial-up. Mobile data, at that time, was pretty expensive and the data plans were limiting. It was like 5 gB for 60$ a month. I changed my cell phone provider about 2 times (Verizon to Sprint to Metro PC) because they either had a deal running that could save me money or they finally offered unlimited data.
During the time I was switching providers I would drive either 30 minutes to Starbucks for good internet or 10 minutes to McDonalds for mediocre internet. If I was studying outside my home then I would download videos and any source files so that I could keep working at home when the business closed.
It was definitely stressful but the experience taught me a lot. That I am persistent and if I plan my work load out then I can get a lot done. I would not trade the experience for anything.
I am glad you pulled through irrespective of the challenges you faced,
Your story is almost similar to what an average nigerian would tell you.
My greatest challenge would be procrastination, i wasted almost three years of my life saying i will start that tutorial later and by the time i realised what i was doing to myself i had wasted a lot of time so i decided that i would never postpone anything i am planning to do.
I officially started dedicating my time to programming about two months ago and i am really happy with the progress i have made, although there are still issues i face especially when it comes to getting access to internet but i am not letting it kill the spirit of learning and i know that one day i will be proud to call myself a programmer and make a good life for myself out of this.
your story will be a source of inspiration for people like us.
thanks for sharing.
For further actions, you may consider blocking this person and/or reporting abuse
We're a place where coders share, stay up-to-date and grow their careers.
I did not have internet when I started my journey into programming. That would have to be the hardest thing for me, second only to finding a job. I lived in a rural part of Georgia, about an hour West of Atlanta. I couldn't even get dial-up. Mobile data, at that time, was pretty expensive and the data plans were limiting. It was like 5 gB for 60$ a month. I changed my cell phone provider about 2 times (Verizon to Sprint to Metro PC) because they either had a deal running that could save me money or they finally offered unlimited data.
During the time I was switching providers I would drive either 30 minutes to Starbucks for good internet or 10 minutes to McDonalds for mediocre internet. If I was studying outside my home then I would download videos and any source files so that I could keep working at home when the business closed.
It was definitely stressful but the experience taught me a lot. That I am persistent and if I plan my work load out then I can get a lot done. I would not trade the experience for anything.
I am glad you pulled through irrespective of the challenges you faced,
Your story is almost similar to what an average nigerian would tell you.
My greatest challenge would be procrastination, i wasted almost three years of my life saying i will start that tutorial later and by the time i realised what i was doing to myself i had wasted a lot of time so i decided that i would never postpone anything i am planning to do.
I officially started dedicating my time to programming about two months ago and i am really happy with the progress i have made, although there are still issues i face especially when it comes to getting access to internet but i am not letting it kill the spirit of learning and i know that one day i will be proud to call myself a programmer and make a good life for myself out of this.
your story will be a source of inspiration for people like us.
thanks for sharing.