John went on to become a highly paid consultant in test automation and Agile methodology, and the 55 courses he published with the technical education powerhouse PluralSight makes him one of the most prolific online trainers in the field of software development. In reality he was only set up for years of frustration and disappointment-from getting "laid off" from that cushy job after underwhelming his boss with his C++ skills, to a spectacular implosion during an intense onsite interview with Microsoft, to finally taking a job outside of programming just to pay the bills.Įventually though John realized that there's a huge difference between knowing how to program and having all the skills to be a successful, professional software developer-and he set out to develop the technical, leadership and communication skills he lacked. When John landed a coveted six-figure Silicon Beach job at age 19, he thought his career was set. John started his software development career at age 10, hacking C and C++ to create virtual worlds for his favorite MUDs. John learned these lessons himself the hard way-through trial and error over his 17+ year career as a developer-and he's candid about the fits and starts he struggled through during those early years. Technical skills alone aren't enough for a successful career-or life.īy focusing on "soft skills" like the ability to communicate clearly and lead by example, the mental resilience to bounce back from failure and even an improved level of personal fitness, software developers can break through the "glass ceiling" and enjoy extraordinary success. He's also the founder of the Simple Programmer blog and YouTube channel, where he reaches 1.4 million software developers yearly with a central message: John Sonmez is a software developer and the author of two best-selling books, The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide and Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual. You’ll love this unique career guide, because it isn’t about writing a great resume, it’s about building one that will land you the dream job and all the other things that go with it. Why Healthy Living and Exercise are Crucial.What To Do With Your Paycheck to Maximize Your Earnings.Ways To Land The Job, Keep The Job And Climb The Corporate Ladder.This isn’t theory, it’s proven through the results that let him retire at 33-years old. John uses a simple style to teach topics that you never knew you needed. If you’re not planning for your future, you’ll end up in a dead-end job you hate. What didn’t they teach you in school? Success as a Software Developer requires skill and something nobody talks about, mindset. Hard work and thousands of hours sitting at the keyboard have taught you how to develop software. Why aren’t you happy? When you started to code, the beauty of the pure logic captured your heart. You became a developer for one reason… …because you love solving tough problems.
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