u/dlo416 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
Why are people who have smart alec comments like Don't go and waste of time and money in this sub reddit? I seriously don't get it lolol do you all sit here and wait for someone to post their review and then get some sort of satisfaction by being a complete debby downer. Go out
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
When things were good this sub was full of "I got a $150K job, AMA" and people patting everyone on the back.
I think it's fine that this sub reflects reality and that's healthy.
I know how hard it is for people to break into the industry and if someone does - having a positive and supportive environment helps.
But quite frankly - almost everyone who is considering that change right now probably shouldn't. Positive vibes and pats on the back won't get you jobs like they used to.
The bootcamp OP mentioned, Codesmith, is struggling with this right now, because it's a positive and supportive place. The CEO said in a video recently that students are basically paying to have unconditional "you can do it support". This worked so well for new people, who had low confidence in their coding, and a lot of potential. It's not working now at all, and even people who want that environment aren't signing up because it just doesn't make any rational sense.
I guess people like OP are still signing up, and then in 6 months when they realize that placement rates are terrible and no one is getting a job, they message me being like 'omg you were right, I thought you were just a sketchy business person but I should have listened'.
So people should listen! I don't know what else to say!