One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
Yes, please reach out to anyone nearby who will listen. Try a few people and don't get discouraged if someone doesn't listen, there are a range of responses people have to other people's worries. Some of us are great at it, others not so much. So please keep trying till you find someone.
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
There is a beautiful video from the school of life about asking for help:
The basic contradiction if human nature is that we are terrible at noticing that others need help, but at the same time we are ready to do whatever is necessary when we finally notice it
I can't explain this, but...this post reach to me in the right momemt.
Remember: don't stay alone if you have problems.
You don't have to do it here, but find another human being and talk with him.
Yes, please reach out to anyone nearby who will listen. Try a few people and don't get discouraged if someone doesn't listen, there are a range of responses people have to other people's worries. Some of us are great at it, others not so much. So please keep trying till you find someone.
There is a beautiful video from the school of life about asking for help:
The basic contradiction if human nature is that we are terrible at noticing that others need help, but at the same time we are ready to do whatever is necessary when we finally notice it
The School of Life make such excellent content on this topic.