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Ask HN: First Programming Job?
I just started a new job developing. I don't feel as if i am learning fast enough. How long was it until you started to feel comfortable in your job?
- MarkPNeyer 15y agoMy first full time job was at an electronic trading company that used a distributed system to price and buy options in real time. our system consisted of a visual studio solution with around 300 projects in it. to get a development environment running, you had to start about 10-12 different applications. it took me a full 8 months before i finally felt like i _really_ knew what was going on. Programming takes time. You're not going to do anything earth-shattering in your first few months.
- mpg33 15y agoDid you take much time outside of work to learn/study?
- MarkPNeyer 15y agoyeah, i spent pretty much all my waking hours writing code. i love programming a little too much.
- dmlorenzetti 15y agoYou might consider seeking out a mentor within your own organization. In addition to knowing how complicated your particular processes are, such a person should be able to give your pointers on how to master the material faster, which parts to master first, which bits the company most needs help with, etc.