I have chosen to become a software engineer for a multitude of reasons. The main reason is simply because being a software engineer opens up so many doors to many different occupations so you can have a variety of options. Another main reason why I chose to pursue software engineering is because of job security. The tech field is ever expanding and because of this, coders will always be needed. This is not necessarily a reason for me pursuing software engineering, but I do have a tremendous passion for computers and technology, so to get the opportunity to work on or with computers would be a dream come true.
Earlier this year I was furloughed from my job due to COVID-19, so instead of sitting around waiting to get a call back, I decided to go back to school. I chose Flatiron because a friend of my who is a software engineer recommended them. After doing my own research on the school I decided that Flatiron was best for me. So far I am loving the curriculum, the people, and the knowledge I am gaining to pursue my dream of becoming a software engineer. The positivity and assistance the cohort leads, other cohort members, and educational coaches provide make me even more comfortable with my decision of pursuing my dream.
In closing, I look forward to meeting more of my cohort members and to continue chasing my dream of becoming a software engineer. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me. Again, I would like to thank my cohort leads, other cohort members, and my educational coaches for all their support. I hope to see you guys out in the job force soon. Good Luck everyone!
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Is there a particular type of Software Engineer you want to be? Front end, Backend, Full stack, Mobile dev, Dev Ops, Game dev, Embedded dev?
My dream would be to become a game developer, but a more realistic goal would to become a full-stack developer.