For me, being a software developer is one of the best jobs in the world. I love to code and getting paid for it is just awesome. But the weather is...
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Item #7 is the most important. Building software is a team effort, and that requires communication. Social skills. Software is not developed in isolation.
For uber-introverts like myself (I scored 100% "I" for my INTP, on the Myers-Briggs), it's very hard to overcome. But I was able to mitigate my social shortcomings, with effort and coming to terms with my trepidation and fear. It has never become easy, the trepidation and fear are always there, but is now something I can push through with willpower.
Item #3 is the second most important. Fear of the unknown can keep you locked into a toxic — maybe even self-destructive — situation for much longer than you should tolerate.
Working overtime can feed into a toxic environment, as a work-life balance issue. On another DEV posting Why I Left 3 Consecutive Jobs by Sloan, I chimed in with my 2¢ comment here.
Thanks for your detailed comment, I really appreciate it!
Cool tips. I found myself changing jobs because of poor management and start reading about this. This post reeeaaally enters the mind of a dev who seeks progress in a company.
Also, I feel like the modern developer is someone who somehow remains independent and starts seeking gigs instead of jobs and meet new people, that's why I highly agree with #3 #4 #6 more than anything... kinda.. like an entrepreneur but the company is you.
Well said, my friend! Thank you for your detailed comment :)
Great post mate! For sure it will help me in the near future! I am currently studying a lot in order to become a software engineer in the next 2-3 years. The point about LinkedIn constantly maintenance is my Achilles tendon and I'll ensure to fix that. Thanks!
Cool, all the best with that, my friend!
Nice piece. Thanks so much.
Thank you, my friend, glad you like it :)
This is a great post, thanks for sharing.
The point about leaving toxic workplaces is definitely a critical piece of advice. It's hard to acknowledge that it is better to leave then to stick around and hope things will get better. I wish I knew that earlier in my career.
Glad you like it :)
I vote this best overall Career Advise article in 2020!
As I read it, I kept thinking "I've written this same advice before, and in mostly the same order". Anyone who follows this guidance will have no problems getting to their dream destination. Anything is possible we just have to work for it.
Wow, thank you, John! I feel humbled :)
Thank you for sharing
Sure thing, my friend!
Sure thing!
Thank you.
You too!
Thank you for sharing. I think LinkedIn is a wonderful platform. When I started creating content on there, more recruiters pay attention to me. I also learn new things from theirs
That's cool!
Enjoyed the reading, thanks.
Glad you like it, Peter!
Thanks Boss
Thank you too, my friend!
Very nice article, thank you!
Glad you like it :)
This post deserves a unicorn! 🦄
Wonderful tips!
Thank you, Vaibhav, that's very kind of you!
Well, simply I just couldn't stop myself from giving this post a unicorn!
Oh! I pressed the like button, too!
And I know the reason: It's awesome!
Hey Daniel, wow, I feel humbled, thank you very much!
Thanks for posting, and this is more important ❤
Glad you like it, my friend :)
Nice article , especially number 3
Thank you, my friend!
Good blog! Thank you!
Thanks, my friend!