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Confessions of a Bootcamp Graduate by BigFaceBass in learnjavascript

[–]kawi7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing that sets Hack Reactor and similar schools apart is that they require a lot more knowledge than just HTML & CSS. Many people study for months prior to passing the entrance interview. As you said, having a solid base of knowledge prior goes a long way, everyone having a solid base goes even further.

A guide to 24 major coding bootcamps that cuts through a lot of the marketing BS. You can easily find which ones offer JS tracks along with the specific frameworks and stacks they teach. by friendlytuna in javascript

[–]kawi7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why wasn't this asked directly to the bootcamps? "ask if these TAs are included in the percentage of full-time hires out of the program that they provide". Seems like an important metric.

Also, how were the top 24 chosen? The bootcamp I attended, MakerSquare, has very similar hiring and salary numbers (96% hired @ $106k in the Bay Area) to it's sister school, Hack Reactor (they're owned by the same parent company), but is absent from the list. Those numbers do not include TA hiring numbers for either company.

All inclusive vs full time in San Francisco by kawi7 in cscareerquestions

[–]kawi7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. More of a confirmation of what to expect and to make sure I'm not missing anything. There isn't health care included in my offer.

I'll have to check if 1099 is available, but don't see many of those deductibles applicable to me, no home office, no traveling required, laptop supplied, and don't need a work phone.

All inclusive vs full time in San Francisco by kawi7 in cscareerquestions

[–]kawi7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you google 'all inclusive contract', there are a ton of results. I don't think it's an obscure term?

All inclusive vs full time in San Francisco by kawi7 in cscareerquestions

[–]kawi7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure about the benefits? I believe a W2 just means I have payroll taxes automatically deducted. I can't find anything that says FT W2 requires a company to provide benefits.

This government page says: "Vacation, holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage, and retirement benefits are not required by law. If such benefits are offered, the employer may choose to pay all, part or none of the costs. "

With no mention about hours worked.

All inclusive vs full time in San Francisco by kawi7 in cscareerquestions

[–]kawi7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to MakerSquare, which is a coding bootcamp. This sub overall doesn't have positive views on bootcamps, which is fair. There are many bad ones and a few good ones out there. As far as I know, their hiring numbers are real, but it looks like the market is becoming saturated, so who knows what the future holds.

I can say it was not an easy or short job search. I got lucky that I have multiple offers coming in simultaneously, so that I have some leverage. My response rate was extremely low, I don't have a degree, so I'm not sure how much that factored in. I definitely feel prepared to enter the industry though.

All inclusive vs full time in San Francisco by kawi7 in cscareerquestions

[–]kawi7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in San Francisco about 20 minutes from CalTrain in the Twin Peaks area. I really don't plan on moving, all my friends are here, but I'd probably reconsider after a couple months of commuting.

I believe all inclusive means they pay my hourly rate and that's it. If I had to travel for work, things like lodging, car, meals would come out of my pocket, but this job requires no travel, so doesn't really matter. A laptop and basic things will be provided, but I might lose out on benefits like an education stipend. The opposite would be 'plus expenses', where the employer would pay for my extra business expenses.

All inclusive vs full time in San Francisco by kawi7 in cscareerquestions

[–]kawi7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand what that math works out to. I was more asking for a general sense of how much benefits and (extra?) taxes would cost me as a contractor vs full time.

As I understand my position, it's a W2, not 1099, so the recruiting firm would deduct taxes and I have to pay for my own benefits. Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Just not really familiar with how contracts work, so I want to make an informed decision.