I Quit My Banking Job at 32 to Learn Programming - Here’s What Happened (solo episode)
Five years ago, I left my stable job in banking with no computer science degree, no job lined up, just a dream to become a programmer.
In this solo episode, I share my full story:
– Why I quit
– How I taught myself to code
– The doubts, setbacks, and wins
– What it really takes to break into software engineering in your 30s
Whether you’re switching careers or just curious about what it’s like to start over, this one’s for you.
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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:33 Pre-Software Engineering Career
02:04 The Turning Point: COVID and Career Change
04:53 Quitting the Job and Starting Fresh
06:35 The Learning Journey Begins
10:17 Bootcamp and Intensive Training
18:32 Job Search and Landing the First Job
21:44 Conclusion and Future Plans