- Xavier Carrillo transitioned from teaching to a six-figure tech job after doing a coding boot camp.
- The 12-week program will cost him $22,000 in total, but he says it was worth it.
- Now he earns $140,000 a year, has improved his work-life balance, and hopes to retire early.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 29-year-old Xavier Carrillo in New York City. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
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