What excites me most about web development/tech is exploring a new career path and the challenge of reinventing myself at fifty years old. Being a single parent raising two boys and maintaining a career working fourteen hours a day to be able to provide was extremely hard but self-empowering. I can still remember going to work half asleep. Now that both my kids have decided to move out, I can finally make my dreams a reality. Web/Tech has always been challenging to me, which made me very curious. Not to mention the new era is tech, which is in great demand. I recently was laid off, and have not been able to find a high-paying position as most all entry-level careers now require a bachelor’s degree, I have twenty-three years of experience in International Logistics but still do not qualify for any management positions or an entry-level position. I find this extremely ridiculous because a textbook cannot teach you how to manage, prepare, and optimize profit when shipping, not to mention the air traffic lanes and the ocean shipping lines, I can go on explaining the difference but at this point, I would rather explain how this new career path will bring new adventure to my life .
I lost my job in February 2023, unemployment could not pay my three thousand dollar rent. Next, I had to make a choice, pay the credit cards or provide food for myself, my son, two dogs, and two cats. Well, I choose to feed my family and let all the bills pile up. I was then evicted. My depression then took over, I honestly did not know how to look in the mirror and feel proud and accomplished. I didn’t understand how quickly I fell from the proud provider to absolutely nothing, in such little time. I lost myself, I lost my spirit, I lost everything I worked so hard to achieve. I now can say I currently couch-surf. The stress of not having a home, and not having any money for day-to-day necessities takes all my energy to stop the tears from falling,
I haven’t looked in the mirror, however, I can say, I was allowed to not only make my dreams come true but also grow mentally, and remind myself of my true strengths. I once was told education is something no one can take from you. With this blessed opportunity, I know I will be able to find a job, pay rent once again, and pay off my credit cards. I do plan on continuing my education, as cybersecurity is my next goal.
I know that with all lifes challenges, I have grown and continue to grow stronger every day. Thank you Code Talk for bringing motivation and determination back to my life.
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