# @codenbyte on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZyHkIBuJE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63422254-codenbyte-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-03-24T19:30:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jenny | Software Engineer (@codenbyte) — https://gondola.cc/codenbyte

## Caption

For years I was  living paycheck to paycheck 💰 while dreaming of the life-style that would allow me to own a house, travel and give back to the community.

When I discovered programming, my life changed. 
I went from working full-time to ➡️
🔸Negotiating to work part-time
🔸Taking classes at San Jose City College.
🔸 Attending appacademyio bootcamp prep.

My struggles:
🔹Lack of sleep 💤 after a 16 hr day I had to do homework and follow linkedinlearning programming tutorials.
🔹 Balancing social life, said bye 👋 to my family and social media.
🔹 Imposter syndrome 🎭 Never thought I had what it takes and thought I was delusional to think I can be a programmer.

What I gained💪
✅ Acquired real estate 🏡
✅ Travelled more 🧳
✅ I’m in a position where I can give back.

Today’s #bytesized #tips are:
1. If you don’t like your story, change it.
2. Make sacrifices today for tomorrow’s success.
3. Now that you’ve been working in the burning ☀️🥵, enjoy the beautiful sunset 🌅
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📸 credit: emma.dvlpr my own little big sister 👭
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#communityovercompetition #goaldigger #womensupportingwomen #girlpower #motivated #womenintech  #girlsintech

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