chrisdevs

Here's what I, now a Staff Engineer, would tell my self on day one of my first software engineering job:

1. Slow down. You're building a foundation, focus on learning.

2. Be OK with not knowing. Nobody has it completely figured out, ask questions, embrace the discomfort.

3. Build relationships. You're going to see these people again, I promise.

4. Be kind. When you're kind and helpful to others they will be kind and helpful to you, and you're going to need help from time to time.

5. Take care of yourself. Life is more than work, take time for the things that need time.

6. Don't put Slack on your phone.

What would you say?

Mine is probably Mindset by Carol Dweck.