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Software Engineering

How I Went From Teacher to Software Engineer in 12 Months

  1.5 years ago when I was exploring the idea of going into technology, a friend introduced me to the Breaking Into Startups Podcast and Facebook Group. The first podcast episode had me hooked, and for 2 months straight I listened to it all day every day–all the while–imagining myself going to a bootcamp, getting a job as a software engineer, and living a whole … Continue reading How I Went From Teacher to Software Engineer in 12 Months

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Perspectives, Software Engineering

Why I am Leaving Teaching to Become a Software Engineer

In May I met with my Principal to tell her that I would be resigning from my position as a teacher at Deerfield Beach Middle School. She was pretty disappointed but also very supportive once I told her that I was moving to Northern California to pursue Software Engineering. When I told her that quitting was a tough decision she looked at me and said … Continue reading Why I am Leaving Teaching to Become a Software Engineer

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