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How I Changed Career from Full-Time Parent to Software Developer

Life has a way of throwing new opportunities at you when you least expect them. For me, it started when my kids went off to school. Suddenly, I had more time to think about what I wanted for my own future, and I cameto a big realisation that I wanted a career that would bring me satisfaction, joy, and the chance to learn constantly

My Experience as a Software Development Apprentice

After graduating with a business and marketing degree and becoming a full-time mum, I reached a point where I needed to decide on my career path. During the pandemic, we were all connected via apps. This was when I developed my interest in programming languages and how these applications worked.

Hobby vs Career

Although completing my degree was a massive achievement alongside full-time work, a growing family, and the disruption of coronavirus, I feel that the extra courses I completed better prepared me for this new career.

The Hardest Parts of Working in Software Development

There is the external pressure every Developer faces, working within an industry where it can feel like there is an endless, evolving list of things required to learn. We must utilise our learning to produce an outcome that satisfies and exceeds the client’s requirements and expectations.

My Career Journey: How I Got to Where I am Today

When I left school at 18, I had no idea what career I wanted to pursue. My chosen subjects were English Literature, English Language and History. I enjoyed studying these subjects, but exams were never my strong point.