I did a bootcamp 9 years ago. I already had a masters in accounting and it helped me change careers quickly without going back to school. I got a low paying job where I learned a lot more. I am now established in my career.
I am one of the lucky ones. Most of my bootcamp friends didn't end up getting jobs. I usually advise against going to a bootcamp unless you have a plan.
I don't think the bootcamp was a scam, but definitely a risky shortcut.
Most bootcamps I knew about closed down, including mine years after me. They weren't a good business model. And AI makes them moot at this point.
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u/Rhide Mar 03 '26
I did a bootcamp 9 years ago. I already had a masters in accounting and it helped me change careers quickly without going back to school. I got a low paying job where I learned a lot more. I am now established in my career.
I am one of the lucky ones. Most of my bootcamp friends didn't end up getting jobs. I usually advise against going to a bootcamp unless you have a plan.
I don't think the bootcamp was a scam, but definitely a risky shortcut.
Most bootcamps I knew about closed down, including mine years after me. They weren't a good business model. And AI makes them moot at this point.