tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post3968517293626637555..comments2024-02-02T00:07:38.406-08:00Comments on Scrap and Run: Overall Dev Bootcamp ExperienceColleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04690377414823039284noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-83470906783459401352019-02-07T22:51:22.521-08:002019-02-07T22:51:22.521-08:00I think 2nd trimester would be easier than third. ...I think 2nd trimester would be easier than third. And during pregnancy would be easier than once you have a baby. Babies sleep a lot but still you need to feed them and childcare. And if you nurse it'd be really hard at first because you'd have to be pumping so much and I don't see leaving to pump working so well I missed a few half days because of long commute + doctor appointments and just missing that much seemed like a hardship. <br /><br />Now I'm not the best to ask because when I was super pregnant and interviewing and a commute would be 45 min or just in casual conversation there was talk about 12 hour days I just wasn't interested and didn't follow through. Here I am 5 years later and pregnant with baby number 3. and I still miss coding. <br /><br />If I had to do it all again I would go slightly earlier so I could get a job before I gave birth. Because not working and then giving birth just makes it that much harder to get a job or to want to get a job. <br /><br />2 phases after me a guy went with a 6 month old at home. He rented an apartment close by so he didn't have to commute but that meant he was 9 weeks without seeing his baby except on the weekends. At the time I didn't truly understand how hard that would be. I don't know how he did it. Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690377414823039284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-67246347067393868362019-02-06T22:40:59.658-08:002019-02-06T22:40:59.658-08:00hey could use your advice :)
considering doing d c...hey could use your advice :)<br />considering doing d coding bootcamp @ 3 months pregnant...<br />I'm pretty tired and my thinking is not as quick and sharp as it used to be before =(<br />should I give it a shot or wait till the baby comes and hope I cant still do it??<br />really ain't sure... would love your opinion as a mother <3<br />thanks!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279193717944667605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-63444122609957932882014-04-03T12:49:49.011-07:002014-04-03T12:49:49.011-07:00You can ask anything. You can even email me if yo...You can ask anything. You can even email me if you have more questions.<br /><br />I looked for a job at first. Spend some time visiting family so then didn't look so much. Then it was the holidays for me and companies. I was going to continue searching after having Ella. I actually had a few interviews. It was so hard to even plan interviews since a newborns schedule is not consistent. <br />But then Ella refuses a bottle. We've been working on it but she doesn't take one so I'm nursing all the time. That caused me to put the job hunt on hold more. I plan to start looking again. I'll probably start reviewing and refreshing my memory in a month and start looking. I know many people work and care for a baby but looking for a job is really time consuming and brushing up on skills and I don't have enough time to dedicate to that. I do miss coding so hope that I can spend an hour here or there coding even if just for fun on my own projects. I miss coding and having dreams about coding. But I do love being at home with Ella. Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690377414823039284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-6682944756457260642014-04-03T12:36:20.617-07:002014-04-03T12:36:20.617-07:00May I ask why you went through the course and didn...May I ask why you went through the course and didnt continue your job search? I assume it was due to your little new one? :)helloworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404005278608156645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-76091561112189797132014-04-03T12:16:42.647-07:002014-04-03T12:16:42.647-07:00If a post is over 2 weeks ok, I moderate comments ...If a post is over 2 weeks ok, I moderate comments because I tend to get random spam comments on old posts. <br /><br />I accepted both comments to explain. <br /><br />I think timing wise August 5 is a better start date. With September 25, you will be done too close to the holidays and not have as much luck job hunting.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690377414823039284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-8586498590614267812014-04-03T12:14:30.438-07:002014-04-03T12:14:30.438-07:00I only heard of Hackbright while I was at DBC so I...I only heard of Hackbright while I was at DBC so I didn't do extensive research. Hackbright is 12 weeks versus 9. I think 3 weeks would probably be helpful. I'm not sure the curriculum. BUT while interviewing I almost always was interviewed by men. I actually think it is beneficial to go through the program with men. Everyone thinks differently and I think it's good to work with as many different type of people as possible. <br /><br />At DBC some instructors provided so much support that they were going in on the weekends and providing code reviews on the weekend. Not all did that (some people do have a life outside of coding)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690377414823039284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-25846448921547298392014-04-03T12:08:25.799-07:002014-04-03T12:08:25.799-07:00Questions are allowed. I just feel like some peopl...Questions are allowed. I just feel like some people would rather fumble for an hour than ask. I'm more of an ask after fubling for less time person. Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690377414823039284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-25985898695668149392014-04-03T11:53:23.845-07:002014-04-03T11:53:23.845-07:00Hi Colleen!
Sorry if you get this comment twice -...Hi Colleen!<br /><br />Sorry if you get this comment twice - I just typed one in but then it didn't look like it posted. :(<br /><br />Anyway, HUGE congrats on going through such an intense program both pregnant and with a horrendous commute!<br />So, I've been accepted to DBC and have a followup interview at Hackbright so now trying to decide what to do.<br />Hackbright seems VERY collaborative but I actually really enjoyed my interview with Karim at DBC.<br />DBC would start phase 1 August 5, Hackbright not until September 25. The August start is much better schedule-wise.<br /><br />Any recommendations? Are questions allowed at DBC but most people just don't ask them? Are instructors supportive/helpful?<br /><br />I appreciate any insights you have!<br />Thanks,<br />MelissaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252707099428464134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-88604572522373636032014-04-03T11:50:43.291-07:002014-04-03T11:50:43.291-07:00Hi Colleen! Wow - I'm SUPER impressed that you...Hi Colleen! Wow - I'm SUPER impressed that you completed the program while pregnant and with a horrendous commute!<br />I've been accepted to DBC and was accepted for a 2nd round of interviews at Hackbright. DBC would start phase 1 August 5, HB not until September 25.<br />I really enjoyed my DBC interview so was leaning toward them. Would you recommend one way or the other? Are questions NOT allowed at DBC or do most people just not ask them? How was collaboration and support there from classmates and instructors?<br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252707099428464134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-25978984469201833062014-02-16T07:54:34.900-08:002014-02-16T07:54:34.900-08:00I don't have a job but haven't looked like...I don't have a job but haven't looked like others have. I know most people from my cohort have jobs now. Some got them right away and some it took a couple months. I probably would have a job if I did not have a baby and take a break from job hunting. I know in the SF area people are able to get jobs. Within 3 months of graduating something like over 90% have jobs.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690377414823039284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262517490401335977.post-14510435273252864622014-02-15T20:23:55.463-08:002014-02-15T20:23:55.463-08:00Im really interested in joining DBC in NYC. im a l...Im really interested in joining DBC in NYC. im a little hesitant bc it doesn't seem like they focus on job placement after the program. Have you managed to secure a job? Id be really interested to get your insight to the program if you have the moment. helloworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404005278608156645noreply@blogger.com