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It means a lot to me to be able to rant and just get my thoughts out. Today I have been struggling with my mind again, finding no joy in software development. I feel like I can't catch up, I can't learn all that is needed to keep going on in the industry. I can't write any cool libraries or do anything really complex, no matter how much time I devote to learning and coding. And due to my late start in that career I feel absolutely worthless. The fact that I've been at this for 4+ years absolutely boggles my mind. In a more competitive work-place I would've have been sieved out.

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  • 9
    It's ok, I did it after 40.

    Still wasting my life tho....
  • 8
    Life is a waste of perfectly good oxygene
  • 4
    @100110111 Never stop being awesome, bud.
  • 12
    Wait until you realize that you are one of the few who actually care about what they do...
  • 5
    I believe that recruiters sometimes are the ones who create the illusion of competition to push devs to work harder for less pay
  • 2
    @eo2875 that’s an interesting point
  • 3
    I feel you, it can be confronting, to see all these people that are way ahead of you. When I am browsing the internet its easy to find teenagers who have skills far beyond my own. I am conscious of my own capabities, the fact that there is still so much to learn. I am also eager, enjoying my job and adding my share. There's always plenty ahead, just know that with every day there is also a bit more experience behind you. Hang in there buddy, fellow dev who also started late(r) ;)
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