u/New-Firefighter-7020 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
All do respect, but it seems to me like you hawk on coding bootcamp threads and spread negativity because you, yourself own, a company that specializes in interview and technical prep to assist in finding a job. https://preview.redd.it/pdk6dd4cnjbf1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&a
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
1. I'm a mod of this sub (and I was made a mod by people I don't know)
2. My company requires several years of work experience as a SWE, we don't accept new bootcamp grads or CS grads struggling to get jobs.
3. I make it clear when I'm commenting on behalf of the company (which is rare) and I make it clear when I'm commenting personally if there is some kind of confusion or questioning.
I take your feedback that it can be more clear because it's important to know who you are talking to.
I'm completely not-anonymous to help people judge who I am - this sub has a track record of people using anonymous new accounts to promote bootcamps with attempts to produce "organic content" that is super sketchy. Better to be able to judge than rely on new accounts you have no idea who they are.
My entire life mission is about supporting people bettering themselves. I'm trying to HELP people. A few years ago I was telling people to go to Rithm School, Launch School, Codesmith, left right and center.
Rithm shut down, Launch School I still recommend, Codesmith has imploded with minimal staff remaining (down about 90% from peak) and a core+instruction company turnover in the past year, other than 1 leader and 1 advisor.
People need to legitimately be careful - people trying to better their lives are some of the most susceptible to scams, MLMs, and bootcamps manipulating their advertising.