Published earlier this year, but still relevant.

  • Derpgon@programming.dev
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    10 hours ago

    Well said, I do enjoy my field and my employer. I worked for quite a few different companies. One I was all on my own and had to learn myself - my seniors hardly ever had time to explain shit to me so I was left alone with documentation and asking least possible amount of questions. Then, I had a team leader who was passionate about explaining stuff and telling me what to do, how, and why.

    Everyone is different, do what you like, chase what you desire, and do the job you enjoy.

    On the other hand, I am now in the boots of a senior, and I am desperately trying to show more junior colleagues how exciting it is to explore the work we do - nobody seems to care, nobody seems to implement whatever co shit I try to show them, nobody wants to change their ways, and I feel like fighting windmills.

    If you want to be successful, you have to either be super lucky, or be passionate and constantly improve to reach new heights.