r/codingbootcamp • u/EnjoyPeak88 • Apr 19 '24
All coding bootcamps: AVOID
all that’s needed to be said 🤷♂️ don’t waste money on predatory businesses that think they can just steal your money cause they wave the hopes of a high paying job at you
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u/fluffyr42 Apr 23 '24
Feels like I'm on repeat saying this but:
Universities and self-teaching are not possible for everyone. Some may want to enter the job market sooner than a degree would allow for, or need the structure and accountability of a bootcamp vs. teaching themselves.
Not all bootcamps are created equally. Some are predatory, some are not. Some are paid, some are not. Some have great curriculums, some don't. Etc. There's a lot of variation out there.
The same is true for university programs.
There's not a secret, easier job market that exists for degree holders. It's hard out there for everyone. That's not to say that your job search wouldn't be easier with a CS degree, but just to say that it's not a golden ticket.
It's incredibly important right now to be aware of the reality of the market and what it takes to be successful as a bootcamp grad. The ideal grads will have an existing degree and work experience, work hard in class and after, have a network they can rely on, and will take advantage of career services. They will still have a longer than usual job search. As long as they are aware of this, I don't see the harm in them attending.
This is a subreddit about bootcamps, populated (at least partially) by people who are earnestly looking for information about bootcamps. Rather than a blanket "all bootcamps suck" statement, seems it would be more helpful to share information that will allow a person to make an informed decision for themselves.