Love this. I had a very similar experience as you. Always interested in code, tried countless times to try and learn, then I got laid off at a very high paying position and took that is my sign to learn. I started doing courses, and then eventually migrated to a boot-camp. Best decision ever. Now I get to spend my days building and learning. I love that you mention the (not wasted) but wasted years. I feel the same way. I was 26 when I started, now I am 29 and I am a full time engineer. I hope that your post reaches out to someone and inspires them. Chase your dreams, and don't give up when it gets hard, because it will. But so, so worth it.
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Love this. I had a very similar experience as you. Always interested in code, tried countless times to try and learn, then I got laid off at a very high paying position and took that is my sign to learn. I started doing courses, and then eventually migrated to a boot-camp. Best decision ever. Now I get to spend my days building and learning. I love that you mention the (not wasted) but wasted years. I feel the same way. I was 26 when I started, now I am 29 and I am a full time engineer. I hope that your post reaches out to someone and inspires them. Chase your dreams, and don't give up when it gets hard, because it will. But so, so worth it.