How did 8 non-majors get jobs as developers?

Hello! This is Alan.

By the way, this is the first news from the lecture, “How did 8 non-majors get jobs as developers?”

I have a good article that I want to share, so I decided to publish a new post.

"Honestly, these people should not code as developers | I quit being an engineer." (YouTube video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LZIPzemx3g

I happened to see the video in the link above, and there was a really good comment in the video, so I wanted to share it here.

The content below is... a comment left by a non-major developer in the video above (a video that tells people like this not to become developers).

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I think this video needs some comments from practitioners, so I'll leave a few words.
All videos are bound to be subjective to some extent, but I wonder if there are people who think, “Oh, I’m not born to be a developer” after watching this video, so I should quit, or if there are people who give up on their career as developers, so I’ll leave a few words. I’m a non-major developer, and development doesn’t really suit my aptitude, but I started at the age of 27 to get a job. I work in various companies, including large corporations, small and medium-sized companies, and startups.

1) Not only developers, but many jobs depend on aptitude. However, even without the spirit of Mother Teresa, you can be a good nurse and make a living. I've seen many developers who don't like development enough to think about development even when they're not working, have various hobbies, and don't look at the computer except for work. They are skilled and recognized developers. However, there are some who are thinking of starting a business by doing personal projects or who really do development as a hobby, but if this is not the case, I think it's inappropriate to say "don't be a developer." If a job can be just an economic means without a special mission (which is perfectly fine), and if you work diligently all the time you're in the office, such passion and interest are not necessary.

2) Everything requires some study. Just as companies require continuous self-development when hiring a general office worker and going to a foreign language academy, developers also need to continuously study. That's about it. Before I started, I thought, "How can I study my whole life and study during my non-work hours? I hate it ㅠㅠ," but a developer's privilege is an environment where study time can be included in work hours. (Of course, this does not apply to unethical employers.) Office workers cannot go to a Chinese language academy during office hours to get promoted, but developers can go to development conferences during work hours, study individually, and spend time reading and implementing new technologies that they need to know while working. This is something I am thankful for as a technical professional.

3) All jobs are somewhat difficult. Especially when you are a junior for 1-2 years, no matter what you do, it is difficult. So it is not because I am not suited for development, but because I am not used to the work, and I am not used to the work as a developer or my role in the team, so it may be difficult. And that is completely normal. Nurses in their 1-2 years, accountants in their 1-2 years, doctors interns and registrars, and office workers all have a very difficult time. Especially in development, if the work is difficult, I think I should quit because it is not my aptitude, while other people seem to enjoy it. It seems to be a field where I often think. Work is difficult because you are living off other people's money.

Don't be swayed by these videos. If you need to, you can train yourself by telling your butt, "I'm sorry, but let's sit a little longer today." Working around "born developers" can be mentally exhausting and difficult because of comparisons, but in fact, many of those people have imposter syndrome. When I wanted to quit my favorite shooter because it didn't seem to fit my personality, he advised me that what's needed to survive in the development field is not brains, but perseverance. And this isn't just in development; in fact, it's the same in everything.

If you don't want to become a developer who is awesome and create a new language that doesn't exist yet or develop a new platform service for this era, it's okay. It's okay if you don't have the aptitude for it and it's okay if development isn't your hobby. I'm not a major either and have lived far from computers since I was young, but I became a developer to get a job, and I felt really bad watching these videos when I was a junior. If you think, "I must do something that suits my aptitude no matter what," then you can quit development and find something that makes you happy every minute and second while working. If you think, "I'm okay with just making a living," then I think it's okay to just practice being a little more relaxed and keep developing. Don't give up. If you do it for a long time, you'll get there. You won't be cut out if you go out after work and drink with friends, travel, or do hobbies.

Just being a developer is one of many jobs. Don't be afraid. Fighting. (And I have a personality that is close to extroversion haha..)

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I found this really good comment on YouTube, so I brought it here. I said something similar in my lectures, but after becoming a developer, I think, "If you don't give up, anyone can become a developer."

Many people send me emails to give me advice, and I talk to them in group chats.. I think you are going through a lot of preparations and are having a lot of worries. However, these times will pass. And when they pass, you will be able to recall those difficult times with a smile. So I hope you will persevere and try a little harder!

I hope everyone achieves their goals this year. :)

Alan Dream