This story was originally created a few years ago. We are publishing it again in 2026 because it is still valid: if you have the desire to learn and are not afraid to start from the basics, the way to programming is open even after a long break.
After two children, I wanted to change the direction of my professional life and I was interested in websites. I decided to learn how to create them - first with online HTML and CSS courses, then by looking for a company where I could work on real projects as an intern.
A friend of mine had a Vibration website, so I tried theirs. After a quick interview where they could see my enthusiasm, we got down to learning. I found that my presumptuous knowledge was weak and I had to study a lot - even at home after work, with two small children.
Programmers Denis and Maťo gave me feedback on outputs and navigated me in the right direction. The biggest shock was the rush of information - I had not yet mastered CSS and had already tackled Bootstrap, Sass, git, the basics of PHP and jQuery. In addition to WordPress, Figma and other tools.
I also have a memory from the internship period Instagram post from Vibration – at that time I was just discovering what working in a team looks like.
I also helped with the content in the WordPress administration, so I learned the CMS in detail. I started with HTML and CSS on a smaller project, CEO Ivan helped me connect WordPress. We brought the project to launch with the team.
Until recently, I didn't know what FTP, SSH, build tools, Visual Studio Code or the console were. Gradually, other projects and support of existing websites came - that's exactly where one learns the most.
I am grateful for the opportunity to intern at Vibration and can recommend it to any smart and studious person. I later said goodbye to Vibration, but the decision to stay with programming was definitive.
Natalia
