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General Discussion

Tom Checkley
Tom Checkley
25,165 Points

Thank you Treehouse, and all of the community!

A massive thank you to all who have created this amazing site, and the amazing community who support every learner on here. I started learning front end development about 3 years ago, to begin with as a hobby and then with a real desire to enter the industry. I'll be honest, being self taught can leave you with a slight lack of confidence, "Am I ready to apply?", "Will I embarrass myself in an interview?" , "Does my portfolio website look professional enough?" and a million other doubts.

On Thursday I was accepted for a junior position, I can't begin to explain how much of an amazing feeling this is for me, I was dancing around my living room. I didn't go to university, I thought I would struggle because of this (I'm 33), though I got there.

To anyone is finding it tough, struggling to grasp a concept or thinking it seems too much like you'll never understand... Persevere. Ask the group. Move on to the next level and come back. This last one for me has been a massive realisation, move up, realise it makes no sense but persevere, you may find that when you go back to what you were struggling with might make a little more sense when you've seen how the concept works in a bigger picture.

Either way. Thanks Treehouse, thanks to the community. And role on the next 13 days when it becomes real!

10 Answers

Rob Allessi
Rob Allessi
8,600 Points

Tom Checkley

Congratulations! That is incredibly exciting and awesome to hear, Tom. Great work! Keep up on the studies, and don't stop that climb!

Congrats Tom!!! So awesome :) Congrats on all your hard work. We're proud to serve you.

Dave McFarland
STAFF
Dave McFarland
Treehouse Teacher

Woot!!!! That's fantastic Tom Checkley. Congratulations on your new position. Have fun!!!

Tom Checkley
Tom Checkley
25,165 Points

Thanks guys, you've all been a massive help to me!

That's awesome Tom Checkley! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and inspiration! Congratulations on your new job! Well done.

Tommy Wingo
Tommy Wingo
3,493 Points

Congratulations Tom! You put in the work, go you!

James Churchill
STAFF
James Churchill
Treehouse Teacher

Congrats Tom! And thanks for sharing your story :)

Yeah Tom!! Congrats and great work!

Congratulations on all your hard work paying off, Tom! We're super excited for you. :) I'd also love to hear more about your story experience, would you mind emailing me at faye@teamtreehouse.com? Looking forward to hearing from you.

Just saw this! Congrats and good luck!