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#150 To code is to struggle! I interview Tech with Tim, who got a job at Microsoft at age 19

The freeCodeCamp Podcast

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Navigating College and Career in a Pandemic

This chapter reflects on the speaker's college experience, especially during the pandemic, contrasting initial in-person interactions with the challenges of online learning. They share their journey of self-directed study and the impact of teaching coding through YouTube, leading to a successful internship at Microsoft. The narrative emphasizes the importance of resilience, networking, and adapting to competitive job markets in the tech field.

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