> ultimately, I suspect the depression comes from a sense that you're not part of a bigger group with a shared identity. I think this is a big part of it. I ha

> ultimately, I suspect the depression comes from a sense that you're not part of a bigger group with a shared identity. I think this is a big part of it. I have chronic depression and anxiety but it’s pretty manageable because I work on a small-ish team and get to solve problems in a group setting a lot. In other jobs I’ve worked where I was isolated (like being the only technical person for an entire company of 100 people) I felt incredibly depressed, alone, and like I wasn’t going anywhere. A good team early on can make a huge difference in terms of feeling supported and building confidence.