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Discussion on: 5 Common Mistakes Every Junior Developer Makes (And How to Avoid Them)

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Also one thing more, don't be overachiever at your office otherwise no one will like you at your workplace or it would start distancing them from you

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Jagroop Singh

True 💯

Or do one thing pretend yourself average infront of others but not in meetings and workplace where your performance is measured.

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Yes !! sounds insightful

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Andy Jessop

I don't agree with this at all. You should absolutely aim to be an over-achiever - always strive to be the absolute best you can.

BUT, don't brag about it or be smug. Stay humble and be nice to people and they will like you.

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Jagroop Singh

Yes , I also believe the same but we have to find out our target audience where we will show ourself as an overachiever.

It's not meant for everyone.
How do you think about this @andyjessop ?

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Andy Jessop

You show yourself by the work you do. But this business is mostly about people - and I can't emphasise enough how important it is to be nice. Never put people down, always show them the respect they deserve by listening attentively, and just be nice to people. Whether you are an over- or under-achiever, these skills will ensure you have a long and successful career.

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Jagroop Singh

In team, there are different personalities available, and a bunch of people are happy in if someone sucess graph is either going down or not above them.
As soon as it's going to hike , they will start complaining.
Why he get special treatment?
Why his work is praised and not us ?
blah,blah..

Sometimes being nice with everyone makes us dumb !!

Also please who achieve less than us , always tries to pull us down.