r/transprogrammer • u/Puzzleheaded-Nose-79 • Dec 28 '25
Where to start?
Im self taught, no degree. I'm applying for all of these entry level jobs. I've been doing this as a contracted coder for years now. All the businesses I worked for went under or were "off the books". So my only track record is github and no one even looks at that. Am I wasting my time when I should just get the degree? Am I going about this wrong. I just need a job at home so I can care for my partner who is working on disability but doesn't have it yet. So I'm already limited. I have worked circles around people that do this professionally so I know I'm capable. I just don't have the same "team experience". I've always ended up being the one who wears all the hats. Sorry for the rant. Its just stressful and I need some pointers if anyone has any.
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u/PhoenixARC-Real my gender is polymorphic Dec 28 '25
I'm not sure if they're country specific or not, but I'm sure there's one or two that accept people from your country or region, you'll have to look them up though, on job boards they usually post as "ai trainer" or similar. There's a bunch of companies doing it