Suggestions for Software Developer wannabes
Summary of Raymond Gan’s LinkedIn posts that he makes suggestions to software developer wannabes [1][2][3]
When I read his articles, I wished I had known this beforehand, so I will try to disseminate this information as much as I can. I strongly recommend that you read all of his articles. Links in the resources section.
My Note:
The first lesson I gathered from these articles is to start without rushing. Understand that the journey will be slow and sometimes painful. Like anything worthwhile, only begin if this field genuinely interests you. Short-term goals, such as high pay, will eventually disappoint you. To discover whether you truly love a job, use this technique: consider the challenges of the job and ask yourself if you could continue even when the benefits are minimal. For instance, would you still love the job if you worked hard for low pay? Do you love being in front of a computer alone most of the day and solving problems, or are you just chasing a high salary? Let’s dive in.
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