Is it normal to be in shock about landing my dream career as a software developer?
Is it normal to be in shock about landing my dream career as a software developer?
As the title says, I landed my first role a month ago and still can’t believe I am being paid to write code. It’s been a hobby forever and I fancied upskilling and it actually happened.
I am a relative fuck up and I guess a late bloomer.
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Don't let self doubt hold you back. You might run into imposter syndrome, but it turns out all of us feel like fraudulent adults running around doing things we aren't entirely sure we are qualified for. Just pretend you are 💯 able to do it and the rest will work itself out.
Thanks. Imposter syndrome hits hard.
I will front like a real one.
Imposter syndrome hits at all levels too. I had it when starting my first SE role, and had it again when I moved to a more advanced role at another company. Many of the people you interact with when starting are comfortable with the tooling & stacks due to having historical context and knowledge. 1-on-1’s with you manager can help ensure you’re hitting the goals set for your onboarding, and over time as you become more comfortable the feeling fades.