Impostor syndrome is something that a lot of people reading this article have experienced (or are experiencing) at one point or another in their pe...
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FFantastic post. Impostor syndrome is something I can relate well to. I applied to scores of jobs in early 2022 before the universe finally answered my noisemaking. Each rejection felt like I was sinking into the deepest crevices of the undesired. Now I'm all the wiser, and I laugh myself to tears after each one. Just curious, you were initially in Web3 and veering towards data sci; what was it like coming from a non-tech bg?
I was in ML veering towards Web3, and finally a frontend developer, soon to delve into backend. 😅
I wouldn't necessarily say I was coming from a "non-tech" background, as nobody was born into tech. I perhaps just started my journey a little later than some.
I absolutely love your testimony, and I can't wait to write the part 2 of this article for when I finally get a job, and how much it'd have changed me and my mindset. 😅
I'm so happy for you. Congratulations 🎊 🎊
Fairs. yeah I'm grateful, although a work in progress than the finished article. About jobs, I think building experience is the way to go. That way, you can get a foot in the door. What technologies do you use? I'm also learning backend with node express and MongoDB.
Thank you so much.
Currently: HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, a bit of next, Tailwindcss, bootstrap and some other css frameworks...
I'm hoping to start learning Ruby for backend.
React + Next with Tailwind go hard. Why Ruby though? I mean nodejs seems obvious
It does seem obvious, and was what I was planning on...
But I found out Forem is built on Ruby, and I got interested.
Okay. Prolly you mean Ruby on Rails. Oh and btw your career roadmap is somewhat similar to mine, that without the Ruby branching tho. We should connect
Ruby, and then Ruby on rails in due time.
Oh yeah?
We should connect. Find me on LinkedIn here. Can't wait to connect!
Just added you. Thanks!
Fantastic post, Dumebii! 😀
This is so dang cool! I work in DevRel as a non-developer and I really love it. I know we've been talking about this some in various places, but just to say I think you'd do absolutely awesome in DevRel. Stick with it, you've been working hard and doing lotsa cool stuff. You're on the right track!
By the way, this bit...
Woot! Fellow fiction writer here. 🙌
Well, that's what I majored in during university at least... can't say I got a published book like you though. That's so freaking cool!
Thank you so much, Michael. Your words truly mean a lot to me.
I finally put the book into a shareable link. Forgot to do that before.
Please have a read. I'd love to know what you think!
Thank you again.
Wow, you had a handful valuable experiences, Dumebi! 🤩
Same here! I love to learn and write, and enjoy mentoring. So I've been interested in this role (or anything community and devex related) and try to find my way there! 😃
Thank you for sharing these, Dumebi 💙
Hiiii, Ayu!!
Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your kind words.
You're so right. I'm more interested in mentorship, teaching and writing. I currently have a good number of people under me as mentors. I can't wait to fully get into this role and reach my full potentials.
I'm rooting for you on your journey! 💕💕
I'm rooting for you as well!!! 💙
Dumebi tks. I know this reality. T`s necessary lived and enjoy it. How the singer say: There's not a defined path walking becomes the path. 🤓
You're definitely right. I just can't wait to be over with this phase. 😅😭
Love it! You have a wealth of experience. Rejection is tough but that's only because something greater is coming your way! Your thoughts on DevRel are exactly how I felt about it when I discovered it!
Thank you so much Rizèl! This means a lot. I have admired you and your work for a long time.
I keep looking past my rejections and jumping in to the next and newest opportunities. Thank you, again, for the vote of confidence.
It’s a hard road and I’m rooting for you.
Thanks for telling your story.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it.
Great article Dumss🙌
My boss. 🙇♀️