“Why Not You?” — John Cruzz Backs Tech for Youth

John Cruzz is a software engineer who believes one of the biggest misconceptions among young people is that success in tech only happens abroad, insisting that even locally, skilled developers can earn impressive incomes, especially if they continuously upgrade their skills and stay relevant in the fast-changing industry. He notes that from remote international jobs that pay in foreign currency to startup ventures and consultancy work, software engineering offers multiple income streams, emphasizing that “you are not limited to one paycheck” because your skills can work for you in different ways. Cruzz further stresses that software engineering is not just about writing code but about problem-solving, creativity, innovation, and building solutions that impact real lives, encouraging young people to shift their mindset and see technology as a powerful tool for change, reminding them that every app they use and every system that makes life easier was built by someone — and challenging them with a simple question: why can’t it be you?