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I would guess that it is not so easy to become one (since you failed at it till now), and, even after you succeed at that, the "easily make well over 6 figures" seems to me like being a tad bit optimistic.

Side question: Is correct English spelling required to become a SWE?

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I don’t agree with this. Once it starts to click a bit, if you enjoy it, it’s not hard to make progress. Build things that excite you and keep at it. Don’t just study for the sake of studying - create things you want to use. Take the leap before you think you’re ready (waiting was my mistake) and apply for things that might be challenging or you feel you’re under qualified for.

(Ps. I’m a native English speaker and a terrible speller)

Sure, but there are three steps:

1) join the SWE "club"

2) make progress

3) get 6 figures pay

I don't think that they can be "easily" reached, particularly the third one will likely be difficult/stressful/etc.

Makes sense.

A friend of mine just confirmed the company he is working for is hiring someone with 3-5 years of experience and no collage degree for a senior dev role for 150k+

Haha most likely. I can’t believe I missed that in the title.

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