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Discussion on: Dear Senior Devs, Use your privilege

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Dana Ottaviani

And for most new developers, it’s exhausting to try to break into tech, let alone do it while fighting off people who want to keep you out. And here’s the thing: for most of us, those encounters aren’t a one-time thing. We face them again and again and those experiences sometimes create a fear that doesn’t leave us.

This hit hard. It's always nerve wracking to join a new company and feel you need to catch up with everyone else.

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BekahHW

It’s hard, Dana. You’re not alone. Reach out to people you’re comfortable sharing with.