u/Ok_Shallot3119 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
I am not trying to be insensitive to those who are struggling to find a job. Can we at least agree being persistent, having a good body of work, being creative, and having determination are important factors in today’s job market? I feel like this shouldn’t be controversial. I am
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
50% of Codesmith and Launch School grads get jobs within 6 months to 1 year old graduation so people get jobs.
I think the more unique thing about you Is that you were a truck driver and didn't have professional desk job experience before.
I would guess that the percentage of truck drivers that go to bootcamps that then get a job after within 6 months is probably quite low. but I do think that if they have the same persistence you have, they probably would get a job and the percentage of anyone who has that persistence is also quite low.