#SuccessStory #SoftwareEngineer #ProbationPassed
Guys, I made it! I actually made it! A success story on this sub-reddit for once. π
I finally passed probation. I am now a Junior Software Engineer at a mid-sized enterprise company. It’s not FAANG but it’s a good job and I’m very grateful to have it.
##The Journey to Success
It felt like a dream for so many years. So many nights spent coding, watching videos about people who made it, building project after project. I spent 3 years studying and working on personal projects for 2-3 hours a day after my 9-5 job.
###Facing Rejection
Rejection after rejection. “You don’t have enough experience, you don’t know enough, other developers have better skills.” With my current job, I -kinda- had the skills, so I applied anyway. I didn’t think much of it but next thing I knew, I got an interview. Thought I bombed but I did well. Did a code test and I did well. I guess they were right lol.
###Persistence pays off
I never gave up. I never stopped grinding. I did whatever it took to make it happen. I must have spent over 5000 hours studying and building increasingly complex projects in my spare time. It was hard. I wanted to give up so many times. I’ve had so much imposter syndrome. But I never gave up.
##Strategies that worked for me
– **Continuous Learning:** I asked interviewers what my strengths and weaknesses were. I took notes of the topics they mentioned that I didn’t know. I always expressed an eagerness to learn.
– **Self-investment:** Although I didn’t have a lot of experience, I invested heavily in myself and I would ask hiring managers to consider my GitHub projects. They did!
– **Persistence:** Despite facing setbacks and rejections, I kept pushing forward. I never stopped grinding and did whatever it took to achieve my goal.
###Celebrating Success
I am proud of myself. My mother is proud of me. My friends are proud of me. I fucking achieved something. I achieved it through my own effort. I’m so happy :).
##Final Thoughts
I wish all of you the best of luck on your journeys towards success. Remember, it’s a struggle, even for those of us who succeed. But with persistence, continuous learning, and self-investment, you can achieve your goals and make your dreams a reality. Keep pushing forward, keep grinding, and never give up. Success is within reach. π
So, to all aspiring software engineers out there, keep hustling and never give up on your dreams. Your success story could be next! #SuccessStory #SoftwareEngineer #DreamBig
Congrats! π Nice resilience
Remember that your employer should also be grateful to have you too
Hell yeah!
I know how pumped I was when I ended my 4 months of job hunting out of college. Shame that feeling can’t last forever, but it is what it is.
5000 hours of prep for a junior role holy shit that’s insaneΒ
Congrats! Do you think there was any project in particular that impressed and helped you land the job?
Buddy I have over 5 yoe and bachelor’s and I still can’t even get an interview.
Congratulations! You have overcome a difficult path. But donβt forget that itβs too early to relax. Programmers are always learning, remember this.
That is awesome, congratulations!!
Congrats, this thread was motivating and extremely worrying at the same time lol.
this has to be cap
Itβs so awesome reading your post. Iβm struggling finding my job and you give me some motivation. I appreciate you!
You Goggins it !!!!!, congrats