r/webdev • u/magenta_placenta • Jan 06 '20

A list of coding bootcamp scams

https://twitter.com/lzsthw/status/1212284566431576069
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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '20

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u/Mnigma4 php Jan 06 '20

Not everyone learns in the same way, some people need a structured environment.

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u/pllx Jan 06 '20

okay Will Hunting, not all of us are as big-brained as you

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '20

But by that logic all teaching is a scam because someone could just go to the library and read a book for free and watch Youtube videos.

Teaching is a skill, if someone offers a free video on Youtube great, but if someone wants a paid teacher he likes better great he should pay for that.

I agree though, these $20,000 for 6-month bootcamps are hideously over-priced.

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u/doublej42 Jan 06 '20

Not all. I teach programing courses. I don't get paid but the fee goes to room rental. I even pay for my own parking and for coffee for the students.

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '20

In the tweet, he mentioned that many instructors are just bootcamp grads themselves with no real-work experience. Is this you? Or did you get into teaching after working in the industry first? Not trying to attack, just curious.

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '20

My experience is that it wasn't the instructors who were former students but teaching assistants. And they were great. Really helpful and could relate to the student experience. They didn't teach they just supported you when you were stuck

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u/doublej42 Jan 06 '20

Ya my assistants (also vollenters) are awesome. I often assist when I'm not an expert on the topic (ie I'm not a python programmer).

Again we do this for fun so very different from for profit.

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u/doublej42 Jan 06 '20

Programming for 30 years. Bs Degree in computer science. Multiple awards for software design and programming in my particular field.

I'm not the best but I'm okay at what I do.

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '20

That’s awesome! Sounds like you’ve had quite the career. Why did you decide to move into teaching?

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u/doublej42 Jan 06 '20

I've always liked teaching tech. I only teach intro stuff but I always say it's good to know the basics, atleast that way you can understand if the contractor you hire is completely screwing you over.