I'm a 29-year-old clean and steady at a £51k per year job, primarily working nights. I dropped out of computer studies at 16 due to homelessness and addiction which led me to various low-paying jobs until recently. I met someone who claims to earn £80k as a DevOps engineer with no formal experience, just by mastering Linux and Python. He suggested that if I study 3 hours a day during my night shifts, I could reach a beginner level in two years. However, he wants £125 a month for mentoring, which raises my suspicion. Can anyone weigh in on whether switching to a DevOps career is truly feasible? How quickly could a complete newbie realistically get started, and is there actually a demand in the field?
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Honestly, I'd be hesitant to trust that guy. To really get into DevOps, you need more than just Linux and Python knowledge. Learning the basics of AWS alone can take several months, and you probably won’t start earning that kind of salary right away. It requires a solid understanding across various tools and practices, and I'd recommend starting off with something like a junior cloud or systems engineering role instead.
Totally agree! DevOps is more complex than it sounds, and jumping in without understanding the full scope will make it tough.