This is a common problem, unfortunately. I'm a self-taught developer, now a Senior, and I've experienced this type of attitude throughout my 6-year career.
The best thing I did is to keep moving companies until I found one that didn't have this culture.
Edit: For anyone that see's the comment from @johnkievlan
below, and is second-guessing themselves, don't. Either, they are a troll looking to get a reaction or are one of the people that create such toxic environments.
I'd rather have a Junior, with no experience, over a supposed "Senior" with such a toxic attitude.
I've been told to "stand" this kind of attitude and endure, I'm happy to know that my "let's jump from company-to-company until I'm comfortable" idea wasn't wrong after all.
DO NOT "stand" for this type of attitude. I'd be very surprised if this is the only toxic thing about the culture at a company that has this view, and I wouldn't want to stay around long enough to see more.
I've worked in a variety of companies throughout my career (development and otherwise), with people of all ages, and a person's ability is not measured by their age.
I have personally been managed by people who are 10/20 years my senior but, currently, my manager AND my tech lead are both younger than me and I can honestly say I'm in the best team I've ever been in.
It seems, since my original comment, your post has got a lot of attention. From what I can see, most of them are positive and encouraging.
Unfortunately, I have also read some comments that are disgusting. I know you'll know which ones I'm referring to. Just ignore them. Carry on as you are, and don't allow these trolls to make you believe you are the problem.
You deserve a non-toxic culture, no matter what stage you are at.
Thank you again Si, indeed I think this post caught the attention of some trolls, but it's worthless giving them even the smallest spark of attention...
Exactly what I was going to say too.
I switched companies twice in a 6 month period but now I'm very content with my situation.
It may come down to how low the self-respect and expected respect-from-company ratio you're willing to tolerate, but I believe always wanting more yet being humble enough to never stop researching and studying your field to be the optimal mindset.
If you find yourself miserable, do switch(with considerations of the job market).
Hope you make the right choice my good friend :)
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This is a common problem, unfortunately. I'm a self-taught developer, now a Senior, and I've experienced this type of attitude throughout my 6-year career.
The best thing I did is to keep moving companies until I found one that didn't have this culture.
Edit: For anyone that see's the comment from @johnkievlan below, and is second-guessing themselves, don't. Either, they are a troll looking to get a reaction or are one of the people that create such toxic environments.
I'd rather have a Junior, with no experience, over a supposed "Senior" with such a toxic attitude.
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Listen to what Dr. Drew has to say on this.
Thank you for your response, Si.
I've been told to "stand" this kind of attitude and endure, I'm happy to know that my "let's jump from company-to-company until I'm comfortable" idea wasn't wrong after all.
DO NOT "stand" for this type of attitude. I'd be very surprised if this is the only toxic thing about the culture at a company that has this view, and I wouldn't want to stay around long enough to see more.
I've worked in a variety of companies throughout my career (development and otherwise), with people of all ages, and a person's ability is not measured by their age.
I have personally been managed by people who are 10/20 years my senior but, currently, my manager AND my tech lead are both younger than me and I can honestly say I'm in the best team I've ever been in.
Hey Desiré,
It seems, since my original comment, your post has got a lot of attention. From what I can see, most of them are positive and encouraging.
Unfortunately, I have also read some comments that are disgusting. I know you'll know which ones I'm referring to. Just ignore them. Carry on as you are, and don't allow these trolls to make you believe you are the problem.
You deserve a non-toxic culture, no matter what stage you are at.
Thank you again Si, indeed I think this post caught the attention of some trolls, but it's worthless giving them even the smallest spark of attention...
Thank you for your kind words, have a nice day!
Yep. The best way to deal with these types of people is to just ignore them, that will annoy them more than anything else.
You too.
Exactly what I was going to say too.
I switched companies twice in a 6 month period but now I'm very content with my situation.
It may come down to how low the self-respect and expected respect-from-company ratio you're willing to tolerate, but I believe always wanting more yet being humble enough to never stop researching and studying your field to be the optimal mindset.
If you find yourself miserable, do switch(with considerations of the job market).
Hope you make the right choice my good friend :)