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Discussion on: Being a Junior Dev and having a Senior Role

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CuriousDev

If possible and not too much, see this also as a chance to get experience which you would not get, if you would not have gotten this kind of responsibility. But this depends a lot on your actual experience and I understand, that this can be too much for you.
If the latter is the case, try to find some confidence in communcating this well. Continue working in a relaxed way and do what you can do, do not stress yourself too much. People need to understand, that they cannot expect the same from you and if, let us say, that if somebody is behaving like you would have had to do something in less time, I guess it should be fine to communicate, that this is an issue. Be yourself, do not let people put you down, just because they do not know it better and have unrealistic expectations. Be realistic with yourself, you know yourself better what you can do and what needs support. If you need support, ask for it and do not let them blame you afterwards.
These are just my thoughts, please do not take it too seriously. Take this situation as a chance to learn and if it is still bad in the end, maybe this company or team is not good (for you).

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NunoA21

Yes, I understand what you are saying!
I pressure myself to hard, because I had work experiences that made me feel the worst... but in this company, things are different, they trust me and the people here are great! I want to make them feel proud, but I also want to make myself proud, probably that's what is making me feel so stressed out...
I'll do my best, at my own pace, thanks for remembering me that, and for the advices you gave as well. I hope this can help other people in a similar situation!
Cheers mate :)