Yeah, that math hits different when you see it written out.

Man, that's brutal. I mean, it feels like this stuff is everywhere now, not just with brokers. You order some weird gadget from an online ad or sign up for a service with a flashy website, and poof, it's just gone with your money. It's getting harder to tell what's real. I always try to dig for real user reviews outside the company's own site now, but even that isn't a sure thing.

Yeah, that's how you get callbacks years later. My trick is a little silicone spray on the wire before the pull, not a ton, just a quick shot. Makes it slide through like butter, especially in those packed stud bays. I keep a can in my bag just for that. It stops you from having to muscle it and cause those sharp bends.

Exactly! It's like how good boots keep your feet dry by letting sweat out, not just by being waterproof.

Which bootcamp was it? I've seen a few that rush through the basics way too fast. What part of the web app project made you feel stuck?