I've been asked to share my experience transitioning from a non-technical background into tech.
I've shared this before, but not from the perspective of landing my first job.
I want to paint a real picture of the ups and downs if you're thinking of doing the same.
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@stephenjohnlimb TypeScript, higher level React concepts (creating true reusable components), custom React hooks/useContext, fully understanding BEM and specificity … that should get me started lol
I’ll be the first to admit that I have let my personal coding/development commitment slip during the first couple months of my job.
I’m publicly committing to adding a few more personal hours coding each week to start.
I genuinely miss working on random things!
@stephenjohnlimb Thanks, I really enjoy hearing a seasoned vet’s experience/advice. I think a simple compromise might be start with an extra 30 mins a day/ or a couple hours a week doing some extra studying/coding etc.
@stephenjohnlimb I hear that a lot. But I also hear from a lot of devs that are miles ahead of me in their careers (my “mentors” you could say) that all echo a similar statement: you want to get to where they are, you gotta put in that time.
I think I’ve got to find a healthy balance
@CooperCodes I get not measuring yourself against others. Because I do believe we all bring unique value. That said. I don’t want to get left behind either. I’ve got to strike a balance between setting personal boundaries and achieving my personal dev goals
@edanbenatar Possibly. But I just have this feeling that I’m not progressing as quickly or consistently as some of my counterparts. I’m just frustrated with myself mainly
@albertintech@iOntiverosJS Courses, relatively inexpensive equipment (I recently did one for a $30 laptop stand), books, or something random like once I designed people customized stickers lol
@CooperCodes That’s true. And why I haven’t really forced myself.
But I feel like I should be further along than where I am. Which is why I am going to add a few more hours each week to start, to bone up my skills and progress in my role.
@shashiwhocodes I think I will aim for this Sunday. Given if I can find a few willing / available speakers
(@photonoty_codes that means I’ll be pinging you again soon 🤦🏻♂️😆)
One of my coworkers shared this codepen today and I wanted to share with y’all because it’s freaking awesome!
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https://t.co/L5uEWqv9Ou