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MY LIFE AS REAL JR. DEVELOPER | ALL JOB OFFERS & PROJECTS | SALARIES INCLUDED - #grindreel

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DEVELOPER | ALL JOB OFFERS & PROJECTS | SALARIES INCLUDED - #grindreel', 'heatmap': [], 'summary': 'Details the journey of securing 5 job offers, a paid internship at $18/hour, and a successful job hunt featuring a $50,000 to $60,000 salary negotiation. it also covers experiences of remote job interviews, job loss, mismanagement, tech job struggles, and overcoming adversity in tech and business.', 'chapters': [{'end': 232.565, 'segs': [{'end': 58.78, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 23.403, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 28.304, 'text': "and when you guys submit things to me and I look at them, I'm like these are amazing, these are absolutely amazing,", 'start': 23.403, 'duration': 4.901}, {'end': 33.026, 'text': 'and you guys are being so hard on yourselves apps, just so hard on yourselves.', 'start': 28.304, 'duration': 4.722}, {'end': 33.286, 'text': "you're like.", 'start': 33.026, 'duration': 0.26}, {'end': 36.188, 'text': "well, i don't think that this is good and i'm not smart enough and like.", 'start': 33.286, 'duration': 2.902}, {'end': 39.629, 'text': 'just let me show you how i got my jobs.', 'start': 36.188, 'duration': 3.441}, {'end': 42.471, 'text': 'and, uh, maybe a bunch of you guys will just be like well, this is proof.', 'start': 39.629, 'duration': 2.842}, {'end': 43.972, 'text': "you have absolutely no idea what you're doing.", 'start': 42.471, 'duration': 1.501}, {'end': 45.292, 'text': "and maybe that's the case.", 'start': 43.972, 'duration': 1.32}, {'end': 52.356, 'text': "but hey, i got, uh, five different job offers here i'm gonna show you and my code tests, and i'm gonna show you as much as i can.", 'start': 45.292, 'duration': 7.064}, {'end': 55.158, 'text': "um, and whatever i could manage to find that's still hosted.", 'start': 52.356, 'duration': 2.802}, {'end': 56.238, 'text': 'i had some stuff on firebase.', 'start': 55.158, 'duration': 1.08}, {'end': 57.159, 'text': "it's no longer there.", 'start': 56.238, 'duration': 0.921}, {'end': 58.78, 'text': 'firebase got bought out by google.', 'start': 57.159, 'duration': 1.621}], 'summary': 'Received 5 job offers based on code tests, despite self-doubt and criticism.', 'duration': 35.377, 'max_score': 23.403, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI23403.jpg'}, {'end': 96.807, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 70.389, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 75.874, 'text': 'And then the other 90% are nos, and the 10% are like, hey, we want to interview you, and then they never respond.', 'start': 70.389, 'duration': 5.485}, {'end': 77.575, 'text': "So it's just more ghosting after that.", 'start': 76.274, 'duration': 1.301}, {'end': 81.519, 'text': "And you know that song, like, the 10, 000 miles? 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yeah, that's true.", 'start': 277.028, 'duration': 1.04}, {'end': 279.73, 'text': "it's not about what language you know.", 'start': 278.448, 'duration': 1.282}, {'end': 285.176, 'text': "it's about your ability to be able to learn things, because languages change like every single day.", 'start': 279.73, 'duration': 5.446}, {'end': 289.481, 'text': "like you go buy a book on, react right now, like you get home that book's outdated because react,", 'start': 285.176, 'duration': 4.305}, {'end': 291.804, 'text': 'just added something new or deprecated something else in that book.', 'start': 289.481, 'duration': 2.323}, {'end': 293.206, 'text': "that's no longer useful.", 'start': 291.804, 'duration': 1.402}, {'end': 295.108, 'text': 'you got to be language agnostic.', 'start': 293.206, 'duration': 1.902}, {'end': 298.472, 'text': "you got to be tech stack agnostic, and what i mean by that is like it doesn't.", 'start': 295.108, 'duration': 3.364}, {'end': 300.214, 'text': "It's not about 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would let me post tweets here.", 'start': 376.938, 'duration': 10.886}, {'end': 388.824, 'text': 'let me show you what it looks like.', 'start': 387.824, 'duration': 1}, {'end': 392.186, 'text': 'so here was my very first full-time job code app.', 'start': 388.824, 'duration': 3.362}], 'summary': 'Applied on indeed.com, received code test to build angular app integrating with twitter api for posting tweets.', 'duration': 24.773, 'max_score': 367.413, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI367413.jpg'}, {'end': 497.491, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 463.579, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 465.14, 'text': 'And I was like, this is great.', 'start': 463.579, 'duration': 1.561}, {'end': 466.141, 'text': 'Yeah, absolutely.', 'start': 465.16, 'duration': 0.981}, {'end': 468.683, 'text': '110% And then he threw a curveball at me.', 'start': 466.161, 'duration': 2.522}, {'end': 473.968, 'text': 'He was like, all right, Josh, I want you to write a SQL join with this table and this table.', 'start': 468.743, 'duration': 5.225}, {'end': 480.774, 'text': 'How do you get the information from both of these and combine them and show me the result? And so then after that, I went and talked with the.', 'start': 474.048, 'duration': 6.726}, {'end': 489.643, 'text': 'CEO and the founder, and I remember going to the founders office and I remember going to the founders office and he pulls out a coffee mug,', 'start': 481.454, 'duration': 8.189}, {'end': 497.491, 'text': 'he pours in some Monster into his coffee mug and then he reaches under his table and he pulls out some Jameson and pours that into his coffee mug and he was like sorry man,', 'start': 489.643, 'duration': 7.848}], 'summary': 'Josh faced a sql challenge and met the ceo, who drinks monster and jameson.', 'duration': 33.912, 'max_score': 463.579, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI463579.jpg'}], 'start': 232.565, 'title': 'Tech career transition challenges', 'summary': 'Emphasizes learning agility, tech stack flexibility, and challenges faced during a job interview, including technical test tasks and unexpected questions, leading to a new job offer.', 'chapters': [{'end': 302.296, 'start': 232.565, 'title': 'Learning agility and tech stack flexibility', 'summary': 'Highlights the importance of learning agility and tech stack flexibility in transitioning careers, emphasizing the ability to quickly adapt to different technologies and problem-solving as crucial skills in the tech industry.', 'duration': 69.731, 'highlights': ['The ability to learn and learn quick is essential, irrespective of the tech stack, with adaptability being a key selling point.', "Emphasizing that it's not about the specific programming language or technology but rather the ability to problem solve and adapt to changing technologies.", 'Learning Angular in three months showcased the capability to quickly ramp up on a new technology, demonstrating learning agility.', 'The need to be tech stack agnostic and language agnostic due to the rapid changes in technologies, underlining the importance of adaptability in the tech industry.']}, {'end': 502.594, 'start': 302.336, 'title': 'Job interview experience and technical test challenges', 'summary': 'Depicts the challenges faced during a job interview, including technical test tasks such as building an application with angular and dealing with unexpected sql join questions, and the struggle of focusing during the interview due to physical discomfort and unusual encounters, ultimately leading to an offer for a new job.', 'duration': 200.258, 'highlights': ["The technical test involved building an application with Angular that integrated with Twitter's API, testing the ability to post tweets, validate certain characters, and handle character limits. The candidate was tasked with building an application with Angular that integrated with Twitter's API, including the ability to post tweets, validate certain characters, and handle character limits, showcasing technical skills and problem-solving abilities.", 'The difficulty of focusing during the interview due to physical discomfort, as the candidate experienced an urgent need to use the bathroom but tried to power through the interview to avoid interruptions. The candidate struggled to focus during the interview due to an urgent need to use the bathroom, highlighting the challenges of maintaining composure and focus during high-pressure situations.', "The unexpected SQL join question posed during the interview, testing the candidate's ability to write a SQL join with specific tables and combine the information. The candidate faced an unexpected SQL join question during the interview, testing their ability to write a SQL join with specific tables and combine the information, demonstrating their technical knowledge and adaptability in handling unexpected challenges."]}], 'duration': 270.029, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI232565.jpg', 'highlights': ['Emphasizing the importance of learning agility and adaptability in the tech industry.', 'Learning Angular in three months showcased the capability to quickly ramp up on a new technology.', 'The need to be tech stack agnostic and language agnostic due to rapid changes in technologies.', "The technical test involved building an application with Angular that integrated with Twitter's API, showcasing technical skills and problem-solving abilities.", "The unexpected SQL join question tested the candidate's ability to handle unexpected challenges, demonstrating technical knowledge and adaptability."]}, {'end': 888.339, 'segs': [{'end': 571.322, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 518.659, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 524.02, 'text': "and that is kind of the moment when I learned I was like yeah, But I'm only doing a couple things, or like yeah, just use software developer.", 'start': 518.659, 'duration': 5.361}, {'end': 524.641, 'text': 'that covers it all.', 'start': 524.02, 'duration': 0.621}, {'end': 529.804, 'text': "and And so that's where I got like, when you're searching for a job, don't search for junior, don't search for entry level,", 'start': 524.641, 'duration': 5.163}, {'end': 531.545, 'text': "don't search for front end or back end,", 'start': 529.804, 'duration': 1.741}, {'end': 538.05, 'text': 'only search for software developer or anything with the word software in it and then decide if that job is from you or for you,', 'start': 531.545, 'duration': 6.505}, {'end': 538.95, 'text': 'moving forward from there.', 'start': 538.05, 'duration': 0.9}, {'end': 541.932, 'text': 'And so let me open the offer letter here for you.', 'start': 539.851, 'duration': 2.081}, {'end': 543.613, 'text': 'Obviously, I got to blur some shit out.', 'start': 542.092, 'duration': 1.521}, {'end': 545.655, 'text': "We're excited to offer you full-time employment.", 'start': 543.894, 'duration': 1.761}, {'end': 547.136, 'text': 'You begin at this date.', 'start': 545.815, 'duration': 1.321}, {'end': 548.417, 'text': 'Annual base salary is $50, 000.', 'start': 547.276, 'duration': 1.141}, {'end': 549.637, 'text': 'That was my very first full-time job.', 'start': 548.417, 'duration': 1.22}, {'end': 558.7, 'text': 'As a developer, $50, 000, standard benefits, 12 days paid vacation, 401k plan with a 1% match.', 'start': 552.419, 'duration': 6.281}, {'end': 560.601, 'text': 'It was a smaller company, 1%, whatever.', 'start': 558.86, 'duration': 1.741}, {'end': 563.801, 'text': 'Company perks, so lunch, every other Friday, company kitchen snacks.', 'start': 560.621, 'duration': 3.18}, {'end': 566.702, 'text': 'They paid for me to park because it was downtown.', 'start': 564.521, 'duration': 2.181}, {'end': 571.322, 'text': "We're biased, but we believe you will not find another company as fun or as enjoyable to work with.", 'start': 566.782, 'duration': 4.54}], 'summary': 'Received $50,000 base salary for first full-time job as a software developer with standard benefits and company perks.', 'duration': 52.663, 'max_score': 518.659, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI518659.jpg'}, {'end': 888.339, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 866.29, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 876.304, 'text': 'And so I went from $18 an hour to 50, 000 to 60, 000 and they accepted it and I resigned the counter offer for 60,', 'start': 866.29, 'duration': 10.014}, {'end': 880.036, 'text': '000 and I started a few days after that.', 'start': 876.304, 'duration': 3.732}, {'end': 882.917, 'text': 'I was also applying to other jobs at the same time.', 'start': 880.256, 'duration': 2.661}, {'end': 888.339, 'text': 'I was applying to this job because this job came out of the blue, out of nowhere, after they had ghosted me for a few weeks.', 'start': 882.917, 'duration': 5.422}], 'summary': 'Received a counter offer of $60,000 and resigned, while applying to other jobs.', 'duration': 22.049, 'max_score': 866.29, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI866290.jpg'}], 'start': 502.754, 'title': 'Job search insights', 'summary': "Discusses the significance of job titles including 'software developer' and recounts a successful job hunt story featuring a $50,000 to $60,000 salary negotiation, showcasing perseverance and passion.", 'chapters': [{'end': 571.322, 'start': 502.754, 'title': 'Lessons learned in job search', 'summary': "Highlights the importance of seeking job titles inclusive of 'software developer' and provides a personal anecdote of receiving a $50,000 offer for a junior software developer position, accompanied by standard benefits and company perks.", 'duration': 68.568, 'highlights': ["The significance of seeking job titles inclusive of 'software developer' over specific roles like 'junior PHP developer' or 'front-end developer', emphasized through a personal experience.", 'Receiving a $50,000 offer for a junior software developer position, along with standard benefits such as 12 days paid vacation, 401k plan with a 1% match, and company perks like free lunch and snacks. The offer letter also included paid parking due to the downtown location.', "The emphasis on the company's enjoyable work environment and the claim of being a unique and fun company to work with."]}, {'end': 888.339, 'start': 571.402, 'title': 'Job hunt success story', 'summary': "Narrates an individual's journey of perseverance and enthusiasm in securing a software developer position, including overcoming setbacks, showcasing passion, and successfully negotiating a salary increase from $50,000 to $60,000.", 'duration': 316.937, 'highlights': ["The individual's dedication and perseverance in securing a software developer position, overcoming setbacks and showcasing passion, is evident throughout the story, culminating in a successful negotiation of a $60,000 salary from an initial offer of $50,000.", "The individual's proactive approach in following up, counter offering, and ultimately securing a higher salary of $60,000 demonstrates their confidence and determination in pursuing their career goals.", "The chapter highlights the individual's journey from initially being ghosted after a project fell through to eventually securing a software developer position with a starting salary of $60,000, showcasing their resilience and dedication in the job hunt.", "The story emphasizes the individual's attitude of not leaving things to chance and actively pursuing opportunities, as evidenced by the proactive follow-ups and successful negotiation of a higher salary, reflecting their passion and commitment to their career aspirations.", "The individual's journey showcases the importance of perseverance, confidence, and proactive negotiation in career advancement, culminating in a successful outcome of securing a software developer position with a higher negotiated salary of $60,000."]}], 'duration': 385.585, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI502754.jpg', 'highlights': ["The individual's journey showcases the importance of perseverance, confidence, and proactive negotiation in career advancement, culminating in a successful outcome of securing a software developer position with a higher negotiated salary of $60,000.", "The individual's proactive approach in following up, counter offering, and ultimately securing a higher salary of $60,000 demonstrates their confidence and determination in pursuing their career goals.", 'Receiving a $50,000 offer for a junior software developer position, along with standard benefits such as 12 days paid vacation, 401k plan with a 1% match, and company perks like free lunch and snacks. The offer letter also included paid parking due to the downtown location.', "The individual's dedication and perseverance in securing a software developer position, overcoming setbacks and showcasing passion, is evident throughout the story, culminating in a successful negotiation of a $60,000 salary from an initial offer of $50,000.", "The emphasis on the company's enjoyable work environment and the claim of being a unique and fun company to work with.", "The significance of seeking job titles inclusive of 'software developer' over specific roles like 'junior PHP developer' or 'front-end developer', emphasized through a personal experience."]}, {'end': 1201.267, 'segs': [{'end': 939.188, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 909.188, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 910.749, 'text': 'and that interview started rolling along.', 'start': 909.188, 'duration': 1.561}, {'end': 911.749, 'text': 'So let me show you this.', 'start': 910.749, 'duration': 1}, {'end': 914.45, 'text': 'this was kind of happening around the same time here.', 'start': 911.749, 'duration': 2.701}, {'end': 923.716, 'text': 'this one took a couple days and they got back to me and they sent me a code test and where I had to utilize an API using React and include pagination.', 'start': 914.45, 'duration': 9.266}, {'end': 927.119, 'text': 'So this was using, I had to pass certain parameters in.', 'start': 923.796, 'duration': 3.323}, {'end': 932.523, 'text': "So if I, I don't know if I'm allowed to go there, but if I pass certain parameters in, it would return these courses.", 'start': 927.519, 'duration': 5.004}, {'end': 939.188, 'text': "And then I had to return certain courses and add pagination, which, if you don't know what that is, it's little pages at the bottom, like page one,", 'start': 933.163, 'duration': 6.025}], 'summary': 'Received a code test requiring use of react and api, including pagination. completed in a couple of days.', 'duration': 30, 'max_score': 909.188, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI909188.jpg'}, {'end': 1144.956, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1120.918, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1127.623, 'text': "I understand that I took it and then I quit same day because this other job offer that we haven't looked at yet was Way better than the people were.", 'start': 1120.918, 'duration': 6.705}, {'end': 1129.485, 'text': 'way cooler also would pay more money.', 'start': 1127.623, 'duration': 1.862}, {'end': 1134.348, 'text': 'So this remote react job that came in came in with a specific agreement.', 'start': 1129.485, 'duration': 4.863}, {'end': 1137.791, 'text': 'It was a 30-day contract and then, if they like you, they bring you on full-time.', 'start': 1134.348, 'duration': 3.443}, {'end': 1139.052, 'text': "but this wasn't done with a recruiter.", 'start': 1137.791, 'duration': 1.261}, {'end': 1141.754, 'text': "It was just like company policy to make sure that you're a good fit.", 'start': 1139.052, 'duration': 2.702}, {'end': 1144.956, 'text': 'so 30 days was a consulting agreement.', 'start': 1141.754, 'duration': 3.202}], 'summary': 'Took and quit a remote react job for a better offer with potential full-time after 30-day consulting agreement.', 'duration': 24.038, 'max_score': 1120.918, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1120918.jpg'}, {'end': 1201.267, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1172.809, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 1174.451, 'text': 'So that would be $81, 000 pretty much.', 'start': 1172.809, 'duration': 1.642}, {'end': 1175.771, 'text': 'And the actual salaried offer that I got was $65, 000.', 'start': 1174.471, 'duration': 1.3}, {'end': 1188.861, 'text': "So you can see I'm pulling in $16, 000.", 'start': 1175.772, 'duration': 13.089}, {'end': 1197.786, 'text': 'a year more, going from 50, or was it 60k for the ruby job compared to 81k contract at this job, and then converted back down to salary with benefits,', 'start': 1188.861, 'duration': 8.925}, {'end': 1201.267, 'text': "fully paid and vacation and all that stuff, because you don't get that as a contractor.", 'start': 1197.786, 'duration': 3.481}], 'summary': 'Received an offer of $65,000 but earning $81,000 as a contractor, a $16,000 difference', 'duration': 28.458, 'max_score': 1172.809, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1172809.jpg'}], 'start': 888.359, 'title': 'Remote job experiences', 'summary': "Includes experiences of a candidate interviewing for a remote react job and an author's dilemma of accepting a remote ruby job offer, facing micromanagement, and subsequently quitting to accept a higher-paying 30-day contract for a remote react job.", 'chapters': [{'end': 961.583, 'start': 888.359, 'title': 'Remote react job interview experience', 'summary': 'Describes the experience of a candidate interviewing for a remote react job, including exaggerating react proficiency in the cover letter, receiving a challenging code test involving api usage and pagination, and struggling due to lack of prior experience with react and pagination.', 'duration': 73.224, 'highlights': ['The code test involved utilizing an API using React and incorporating pagination, which proved to be a challenging task for the candidate, highlighting the difficulty faced due to lack of prior experience with React and pagination.', 'The candidate exaggerated React proficiency in the cover letter, leading to a challenging interview process and struggling with the code test, demonstrating the potential consequences of misrepresenting skills in job applications.', 'The interview process involved a code test that required the candidate to pass certain parameters to return specific courses and add pagination, showcasing the technical requirements and challenges faced during the interview for the remote React job.', "The candidate's initial misrepresentation of React proficiency in the cover letter led to struggling with the code test, reflecting the importance of honesty and transparency in job applications to avoid challenges during the interview process."]}, {'end': 1201.267, 'start': 961.583, 'title': 'Remote job offer dilemma', 'summary': "Describes the author's dilemma of accepting a remote ruby job offer but facing micromanagement and subsequent ghosting, leading to the decision to quit and accept a higher-paying 30-day contract for a remote react job.", 'duration': 239.684, 'highlights': ['The author faced micromanagement at the Ruby remote job, leading to a decision to quit and accept a higher-paying 30-day contract for a remote React job. The author describes the micromanagement at the Ruby remote job, including the requirement to inform others in Slack when stepping away, and the decision to quit and accept a higher-paying 30-day contract for a remote React job.', "The author's annual income would increase by $16,000 if he accepted the 30-day contract for the remote React job compared to the salaried offer for the Ruby job. The author compares the annual income from the 30-day contract for the remote React job ($81,000) to the salaried offer for the Ruby job ($65,000), highlighting a $16,000 increase.", "The author's decision to quit the Ruby job and accept the 30-day contract for the remote React job was driven by the higher pay and the lack of micromanagement. The author explains that the decision to quit the Ruby job and accept the 30-day contract for the remote React job was influenced by the higher pay and the absence of micromanagement."]}], 'duration': 312.908, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI888359.jpg', 'highlights': ["The author's annual income would increase by $16,000 if he accepted the 30-day contract for the remote React job compared to the salaried offer for the Ruby job.", "The author's decision to quit the Ruby job and accept the 30-day contract for the remote React job was driven by the higher pay and the lack of micromanagement.", 'The interview process involved a code test that required the candidate to pass certain parameters to return specific courses and add pagination, showcasing the technical requirements and challenges faced during the interview for the remote React job.', 'The code test involved utilizing an API using React and incorporating pagination, which proved to be a challenging task for the candidate, highlighting the difficulty faced due to lack of prior experience with React and pagination.']}, {'end': 1618.975, 'segs': [{'end': 1232.681, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1201.267, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 1202.408, 'text': "well, i didn't get that.", 'start': 1201.267, 'duration': 1.141}, {'end': 1203.068, 'text': 'it was pretty good.', 'start': 1202.408, 'duration': 0.66}, {'end': 1205.209, 'text': 'it was feeling feeling pretty good there.', 'start': 1203.068, 'duration': 2.141}, {'end': 1213.534, 'text': 'so here we look at the second offer, where i was salaried back down to 65 000 and at this job i was called a front end developer.', 'start': 1205.209, 'duration': 8.325}, {'end': 1215.034, 'text': 'i had vacation and sick leave.', 'start': 1213.534, 'duration': 1.5}, {'end': 1223.418, 'text': 'the vacation for this job was 10 days, which was not amazing whatever, but they did have pretty good benefits that were fully paid.', 'start': 1215.034, 'duration': 8.384}, {'end': 1226.199, 'text': "the premiums were fully paid, which means like i didn't.", 'start': 1223.418, 'duration': 2.781}, {'end': 1227.839, 'text': "basically i didn't even have like a deductible.", 'start': 1226.199, 'duration': 1.64}, {'end': 1229.08, 'text': 'pretty much it was pretty awesome.', 'start': 1227.839, 'duration': 1.241}, {'end': 1232.681, 'text': "so you'll be working through the telecommunication program, because that's remote.", 'start': 1229.08, 'duration': 3.601}], 'summary': 'Job offer: $65,000 salary, 10 days vacation, fully paid benefits, remote work.', 'duration': 31.414, 'max_score': 1201.267, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1201267.jpg'}, {'end': 1328.955, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1296.07, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1298.312, 'text': "it was supposed to be today, but we're like.", 'start': 1296.07, 'duration': 2.242}, {'end': 1303.076, 'text': "you know it's 3am, so we're over and i was like we're all going to get fired and let go and everyone's like josh shut up.", 'start': 1298.312, 'duration': 4.764}, {'end': 1304.898, 'text': "he's probably just going to be like good work.", 'start': 1303.076, 'duration': 1.822}, {'end': 1305.919, 'text': 'we had a lot of changes.', 'start': 1304.898, 'duration': 1.021}, {'end': 1315.126, 'text': 'customer was difficult and we went into the meeting and he said unfortunately, even though you did a great job,', 'start': 1305.919, 'duration': 9.207}, {'end': 1320.75, 'text': "we're gonna have to let you all go because the contracts with the government have been put on hold.", 'start': 1315.126, 'duration': 5.624}, {'end': 1328.955, 'text': "you have five minutes to exchange contact information before i have to delete slack, the github, remove access that everything that you've been given,", 'start': 1320.75, 'duration': 8.205}], 'summary': 'Team informed of layoffs at 3am due to government contract hold.', 'duration': 32.885, 'max_score': 1296.07, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1296070.jpg'}, {'end': 1367.965, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1330.817, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 1337.041, 'text': "anyways, let me show you the email of what it looks like to get a company email that says we're ending all programming efforts.", 'start': 1330.817, 'duration': 6.224}, {'end': 1339.663, 'text': 'So here is the email that he sent.', 'start': 1337.401, 'duration': 2.262}, {'end': 1341.344, 'text': 'This is an email from the CEO.', 'start': 1339.943, 'duration': 1.401}, {'end': 1342.565, 'text': "He didn't even talk to us.", 'start': 1341.685, 'duration': 0.88}, {'end': 1344.827, 'text': "The CEO didn't even have the guts to say sorry.", 'start': 1342.645, 'duration': 2.182}, {'end': 1346.609, 'text': 'He just told the CTO to tell us.', 'start': 1345.287, 'duration': 1.322}, {'end': 1350.111, 'text': 'And the CTO probably got to keep his job while the rest of us were all let go.', 'start': 1347.129, 'duration': 2.982}, {'end': 1358.938, 'text': "And this was the part of my life where I couldn't find a job for like six or eight months because I was in this weird mid-level range of.", 'start': 1350.271, 'duration': 8.667}, {'end': 1365.103, 'text': 'starting new technologies at every single job and then somehow having that job pulled out from underneath me, not due to me,', 'start': 1359.759, 'duration': 5.344}, {'end': 1367.965, 'text': "but due to other people's at the top's decision.", 'start': 1365.103, 'duration': 2.862}], 'summary': 'Ceo ended programming efforts via email; caused job loss for many for 6-8 months.', 'duration': 37.148, 'max_score': 1330.817, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1330817.jpg'}, {'end': 1477.479, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1455.048, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 1463.052, 'text': "but they thought because when they looked on my resume they had all these other jobs on there they thought that i wanted more money and that i wasn't a junior dev and that i had experience.", 'start': 1455.048, 'duration': 8.004}, {'end': 1464.812, 'text': 'on top of this, because it was a government job.', 'start': 1463.052, 'duration': 1.76}, {'end': 1466.573, 'text': "i couldn't show my github.", 'start': 1464.812, 'duration': 1.761}, {'end': 1467.714, 'text': "i couldn't show my code.", 'start': 1466.573, 'duration': 1.141}, {'end': 1469.054, 'text': 'if you read job applications,', 'start': 1467.714, 'duration': 1.34}, {'end': 1476.439, 'text': "there's they'll say Please include code samples of your most recent job or include a project at your most recent job that you're proud of.", 'start': 1469.054, 'duration': 7.385}, {'end': 1477.479, 'text': "Like, I can't show this.", 'start': 1476.479, 'duration': 1}], 'summary': 'Struggled to prove junior dev status due 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start to think that it's you and not that these companies have filled the position or closed the position,", 'start': 1572.955, 'duration': 6.723}, {'end': 1584.88, 'text': 'or budgetary changes have happened, because it takes a while for you to get these jobs.', 'start': 1579.678, 'duration': 5.202}], 'summary': "Negative experiences in job search can impact confidence, but it's important to recognize it's not representative of all opportunities.", 'duration': 29.812, 'max_score': 1555.068, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1555068.jpg'}], 'start': 1201.267, 'title': 'Job loss, mismanagement, and tech job struggles', 'summary': 'Covers a job offer with a salary decrease to $65,000, 10 vacation days, and fully paid benefits, leading to an unexpected layoff due to funding issues, along with the challenges of job hunting in the tech industry, multiple rejections, and the impact of government work on showcasing skills and experience.', 'chapters': [{'end': 1350.111, 'start': 1201.267, 'title': 'Job loss and mismanagement', 'summary': 'Highlights a job offer with a salary decrease to $65,000, 10 vacation days, and fully paid benefits, leading to an unexpected layoff due to funding issues, with the ceo informing the team via email.', 'duration': 148.844, 'highlights': ['The job offer included a salary decrease to $65,000, 10 vacation days, and fully paid benefits, with the team experiencing unexpected layoff due to funding issues, as communicated by the CEO via email.', 'The CEO conveyed the layoff news to the team via email, without expressing any remorse or providing a direct apology, while the CTO likely retained his position.', "The team diligently worked until 3 a.m. to meet a deadline, only to be informed of the layoff the following day, highlighting the mismanagement of the situation and lack of appreciation for the team's efforts."]}, {'end': 1618.975, 'start': 1350.271, 'title': 'Struggles of 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which posed limitations on sharing code samples and projects, impacting their job application process.']}], 'duration': 417.708, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1201267.jpg', 'highlights': ['The job offer included a salary decrease to $65,000, 10 vacation days, and fully paid benefits, with the team experiencing unexpected layoff due to funding issues, as communicated by the CEO via email.', "The team diligently worked until 3 a.m. to meet a deadline, only to be informed of the layoff the following day, highlighting the mismanagement of the situation and lack of appreciation for the team's efforts.", 'The CEO conveyed the layoff news to the team via email, without expressing any remorse or providing a direct apology, while the CTO likely retained his position.', 'The struggle of finding a job due to being in a mid-level range The speaker faced challenges in job hunting due to being in a mid-level range, making it difficult for companies to assess a dollar value on their skills and experience.', 'Challenges in showcasing skills and experience due to government work The speaker encountered difficulties in showcasing their skills and experience due to their government work, which posed limitations on sharing code samples and projects, impacting their job application process.', 'Facing multiple rejections and the impact on confidence The speaker experienced numerous rejections in interviews, leading to a significant impact on their confidence and energy levels, despite the realization that it did not reflect their capabilities.']}, {'end': 2216.76, 'segs': [{'end': 1856.78, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1826.864, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 1830.405, 'text': "And you're probably thinking, holy shit, you're really lucky, Josh, because you didn't do any code interviews.", 'start': 1826.864, 'duration': 3.541}, {'end': 1833.247, 'text': "Like keep in mind for the past eight months, I've been doing 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'text': 'bodybuilder, athletic, agile.', 'start': 1966.298, 'duration': 1.481}, {'end': 1974.101, 'text': 'so different training for different purposes, and you click this and the little video plays of arnold and you know no audio or anything.', 'start': 1967.779, 'duration': 6.322}], 'summary': 'The speaker is working on youtube, side hustle, and courses to grow their brand, aiming for independence. they shared a bad portfolio and demonstrated a website.', 'duration': 27.77, 'max_score': 1946.331, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/SuS1gmsF6rI/pics/SuS1gmsF6rI1946331.jpg'}], 'start': 1618.995, 'title': 'Overcoming adversity in tech and business', 'summary': 'Chronicles the journey of a mechanical engineer who overcame homelessness, secured a front-end developer position with a $10,000 salary increase, and navigated challenges in tech and business, promoting self-dependence, perseverance, and entrepreneurship support.', 'chapters': [{'end': 1986.847, 'start': 1618.995, 'title': 'Overcoming homelessness to success', 'summary': 'Describes the journey of a mechanical engineer who was $300 away from being homeless and then landed a front-end developer position with a salary increase from $65,000 to $75,000 after 90 days, emphasizing the importance of a side hustle and self-dependence.', 'duration': 367.852, 'highlights': ["The interview for the front-end developer position didn't involve a code test, and the candidate displayed his skills by implementing front-end development on the spot, impressing the interviewers and leading to a job offer (relevance: 5)", "After 90 days, the candidate's salary was increased from $65,000 to $75,000 in the front-end developer position (relevance: 4)", "The candidate emphasizes the importance of a side hustle and self-dependence, stating that he continued to work on YouTube and making courses to grow his brand and not depend on someone else's financial control (relevance: 3)", 'The candidate started at a salary of $65,000 in the front-end developer position and later received a boost to $75,000 after 90 days, also mentioning that he did not accept the benefits offered by the company (relevance: 2)', 'The candidate initially faced the risk of homelessness and expressed frustration at not receiving job offers despite having a mechanical engineering degree and technical skills, ultimately landing the front-end developer position (relevance: 1)']}, {'end': 2216.76, 'start': 1986.847, 'title': 'Struggles and success in tech and business', 'summary': "Highlights the challenges faced in building side projects, navigating through career transitions, and the pursuit of financial security while also promoting his father's youtube channel, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and the support for entrepreneurship.", 'duration': 229.913, 'highlights': ["Josh's struggle with broken Spotify API and unsuccessful side projects, leading to career transitions and acquisition of diverse 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candidate emphasizes the importance of a side hustle and self-dependence, stating that he continued to work on YouTube and making courses to grow his brand and not depend on someone else's financial control", "Josh's struggle with broken Spotify API and unsuccessful side projects, leading to career transitions and acquisition of diverse technical skills", "Josh's approach of proactively seeking meetings with the team and showcasing his problem-solving abilities, contributing to his success in securing a job"]}], 'highlights': ["The individual's proactive approach in following up, counter offering, and ultimately securing a higher salary of $60,000 demonstrates their confidence and determination in pursuing their career goals.", "The candidate's salary was increased from $65,000 to $75,000 in the front-end developer position after 90 days", "The author's annual income would increase by $16,000 if he accepted the 30-day contract for the remote React job compared to the salaried offer for 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