My path as a developer:

- HS dropout @ 17
- College dropout @ 19
- Started coding @ 29
- Fired from first job @ 30
- Landed $60k job @ 33
- Told $80k was too high @ 34
- Landed $120k consulting contract @ 36
- $400k as independent consultant @ 37
- Doing cool shit at FAANG @ 39

Had at ton of help along the way.

Uncountable number of people helped me out and spent time teaching me, introducing me to meetups, events, community members.

Now I do what I can to give back, when and how I can.

Still day 1.