Hi LinkedIn, I’m Shuayb, a former NHS radiographer turned Software Engineer generating over 6-figures online, now helping others break into tech so they can take control of their financial destiny. Here is my story.👇🏾
Like many I followed the path of going to university to get the ‘fancy’ degree in order to land the ‘good job’ at the end of it.
For me, a light bulb went on when I heard two senior team members express their paycheck-to-paycheck struggles, which made me pause and reassess my own aspirations.
Was I destined for the same cycle, or could I carve a different path - one filled with purpose and personal freedom? If you're wondering about the conversation I overheard, it went along the lines of:
Person A: How was your weekend?
Person B: Urgh, honestly, I’m just crawling to payday.
That moment was pivotal for me.
Why?
Because I thought to myself, is that where I want to be in a few years time? 🤔
I questioned whether I wanted to follow a similar path or strive for something more fulfilling while also being financially compensated well.
Upon this realisation, I continued with my degree out of personal commitment and a desire to make my parents proud. After graduation, I secured a job in Cheltenham, England, but my desire to pivot into the tech industry persisted.
⏩Fast forward through late nights of coding, countless online tutorials, and nerve-wracking job interviews - I found my breakthrough. Landing a role in tech wasn't just a career milestone; it was a testament to my persistence and self-belief.
It showed me that I was capable of anything if I just put my mind to it. I now have the location and financial freedom to do whatever I want.
I started to share my journey on X (I still call it Twitter), where I built a loyal, engaged community of over 8,000 followers.
The incredible support I’ve received along the way is the reason why I now run my own online bootcamp helping others break into tech and craft their own success stories.
I believe that when you ‘crack the code’ it’s important to pay it forward.
Would love to learn more about anyone else who has transitioned into tech from another industry.
Comment down below, let’s talk. 👊🏾
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