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Ask HN: What advice would you give your graduate self?
In retrospect, what kind of advice would give yourself when you freshly graduated and starting your first job?
- ankurdhama 10y ago- Question everything, specially conventional wisdom. - Don't try to be smart or intelligent rather try to be curious. - Don't get awed when you meet "smart people" rather try to focus on learning from them as much as possible.
- probinso 10y agoIn a working environment don't take anything (including personal failures) personally. Even direct insults can be compliments if you just say 'thank you.' Also, go easy on ESL co-workers language mistakes in documentation and meetings.