Nevertheless, don't quit coding - my advice to you ❤️
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Switches from Marine Biology at age 34 lead to coding after a five‑year journey, landing a job two months after a course but still feeling unprepared; advice: join Front‑End Foxes Slack for feedback, become a mentor even if not expert, and find a mentor to set goals. Use Notion to track priorities and due dates, run simple workshops to learn by teaching, and take regular breaks—dog walks, plants, gym, Legos, and volunteering at a dog shelter.
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- 0:00Introduction
- 2:50The creative part
- 4:02The sad part
- 5:07Join communities
- 6:50Find a mentor
- 8:16Set goals
- 10:30Hobbies
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