
#185 From Hospital Janitor to Developer with Emmett Naughton
The freeCodeCamp Podcast
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Navigating Layoffs and Job Market Challenges
This chapter explores the emotional and practical challenges faced by individuals who experience layoffs, particularly focusing on a person laid off twice in one year. It discusses the competitive job market for tech roles following layoffs and highlights the importance of networking, adaptability, and understanding customer issues as a support engineer. The conversation also reflects on the differences between employment in large tech firms versus startups, as well as the evolving practices in software development and the critical need for thorough testing.
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