Great article in which I can completely relate. I started out as self taught with a startup as well. Growing in IT can be challenging but you will get there if you persevere. The only way to make it, is to work your ass off, learn and learn some more. It’s never ending so you need to understand this if you ever want to get to senior level.
It took me 4 years to get to senior. I had to improve my soft skills from day one and I think alot of devs overlook this crucial step. I’m naturally shy and I hate public speaking but I do it anyway. I landed my first contract in my 5th year. It’s my 8th year now and I’m a Lead Engineer. But let me tell you this, there will always be elitists in IT who will be jealous of your success, or devs who will even try to take your role from you.
Ever since I’ve been lead, this has been happening.
It’s competitive out there so to get to the top you have to be on your A game while remaining calm, supportive and approachable.
Like Elon musk said “work your ass off” and like Dwayne Johnson said “be the hardest worker in the room”.
This mindset applies to every aspect of life too though. Good luck to all you aspiring devs out there!
Thank you and I'm glad to hear about your journey but also the mindset you have! That's the way to go!
In the end, I've come to believe that if we want something, we must ask it and try not to compare ourselves to each other.
And as you said - always make sure to give your best!
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Great article in which I can completely relate. I started out as self taught with a startup as well. Growing in IT can be challenging but you will get there if you persevere. The only way to make it, is to work your ass off, learn and learn some more. It’s never ending so you need to understand this if you ever want to get to senior level.
It took me 4 years to get to senior. I had to improve my soft skills from day one and I think alot of devs overlook this crucial step. I’m naturally shy and I hate public speaking but I do it anyway. I landed my first contract in my 5th year. It’s my 8th year now and I’m a Lead Engineer. But let me tell you this, there will always be elitists in IT who will be jealous of your success, or devs who will even try to take your role from you.
Ever since I’ve been lead, this has been happening.
It’s competitive out there so to get to the top you have to be on your A game while remaining calm, supportive and approachable.
Like Elon musk said “work your ass off” and like Dwayne Johnson said “be the hardest worker in the room”.
This mindset applies to every aspect of life too though. Good luck to all you aspiring devs out there!
Thank you and I'm glad to hear about your journey but also the mindset you have! That's the way to go!
In the end, I've come to believe that if we want something, we must ask it and try not to compare ourselves to each other.
And as you said - always make sure to give your best!