Hello house, I'm sure we have heard of Andela. well I'm in a dilemma. I'm basically a junior developer with a month of actual work experience. My question is, is it wise for me to reject Andela? I'm concerned about the two year bond. I feel if I get six months of experience in my current job, I could match Andela's D1 salary. The main attraction for me for working with Andela is the international exposure. Please help.

Andela Faithfuls lets help a nairalander in this dilemma. I will give you my opinion

wayisshut:
Andela Faithfuls lets help a nairalander in this dilemma. I will give you my opinion

ok, I'm expectant.

make I book space.

ispoa:
Hello house, I'm sure we have heard of Andela. well I'm in a dilemma. I'm basically a junior developer with a month of actual work experience. My question is, is it wise for me to reject Andela? I'm concerned about the two year bond. I feel if I get six months of experience in my current job, I could match Andela's D1 salary. The main attraction for me for working with Andela is the international exposure. Please help.

The international exposure, the opportunity ahead and the flexibility of work are what Andela offers.

Bizmagnet:

The international exposure, the opportunity ahead and the flexibility of work are what Andela offers.

Do you care to explain what you mean by flexibility of work. I don't think you're allowed to work remotely till D2 or so. As for the opportunity ahead I feel it's the same as having two years work experience anyway, coupled with a good net

Bizmagnet:

The international exposure, the opportunity ahead and the flexibility of work are what Andela offers.

Do you care to explain what you mean by flexibility of work. I don't think you're allowed to work remotely till D2 or so. As for the opportunity ahead I feel it's the same as having two years work experience anyway, coupled with a good network

ispoa:

Do you care to explain what you mean by flexibility of work. I don't think you're allowed to work remotely till D2 or so. As for the opportunity ahead I feel it's the same as having two years work experience anyway, coupled with a good network

Well, I may not be right as I havn't worked with them before. All I said is what I heard. I was told told you can work remotely for like 2 days a week. Maybe this only applies to Andela Fellows.

Bizmagnet:

Well, I may not be right as I havn't worked with them before. All I said is what I heard. I was told told you can work remotely for like 2 days a week. Maybe this only applies to Andela Fellows.

interesting. this is perhaps from D2.

How does one apply to be a developer at andela?
Experienced peepz should help me on this please

I guess you just apply and wait for them
to make the decision!

ispoa:
Hello house, I'm sure we have heard of Andela. well I'm in a dilemma. I'm basically a junior developer with a month of actual work experience. My question is, is it wise for me to reject Andela? I'm concerned about the two year bond. I feel if I get six months of experience in my current job, I could match Andela's D1 salary. The main attraction for me for working with Andela is the international exposure. Please help.

Hi I am D2 and work with Andela. My reply to you would be depending on your motivations.

I feel if I get six months of experience in my current job, I could match Andela's D1 salary.

This might be true but fortunately, I would expect a D1 from Andela to blow a lot of developers with even more experience away every time. If you embody the EPIC values then you should join because you will be definitely equipped with the tools to make you world class. However, if all you seek is international exposure then you might be better of elsewhere

Thank you benfluleck for your honest reply.

ispoa:

I don't think you're allowed to work remotely till D2 or so.

Once you start working with a partner, you are encouraged to do what you think is best for you. If that is staying in your house and working remotely then so be it

Ok, I feel for posterity reasons I should update this thread with work progress.
I must say God has been good. I got a job with a startup for 70k.
Started my M.Sc degree and now make a D2 salary or more.
I must admit though, the job security Andela offers is tempting.
I feel I owe this to other people who feel they deserve more for their efforts but cannot market their skills.

How can someone get a job as a Junior developer ? Plz share your experience

Getting a 2-year bond as a junior dev is a good leverage on which you could build a career.

Get the skills and some experience first. Money comes later.

Good luck.

I am an andelan developer and I think I can offer some advice for other people that might want to read this thread

In term of pay, Andela is actually fairly competitive especially looking at the fact that the experience needed to join is low, you will be given a 2-course meal twice per day hence hugely reducing your expenses

The Andela culture and environment is a top notch and I'm sure it will shape you to not just a better developer but a better person

oluwaseyi000:
I am an andelan developer and I think I can offer some advice for other people that might want to read this thread

In term of pay, Andela is actually fairly competitive especially looking at the fact that the experience needed to join is low, you will be given a 2-course meal twice per day hence hugely reducing your expenses

The Andela culture and environment is a top notch and I'm sure it will shape you to not just a better developer but a better person

Most someone study IT related course in school before working with andela?

Nope

Thanks