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Talk to people. Make lots of friends. Network. The technical skills will come with time and it already looks like you've got that under control and moving in t
by kerryfalk 15y ago
Talk to people. Make lots of friends. Network.
The technical skills will come with time and it already looks like you've got that under control and moving in the right direction. If you want to be known as the All Knowing Developer of X then you can spend more time learning about X and probably do just fine. The only thing that separates people who are good at what they do from people who are great is just the time they spent doing it (Assuming the level of passion is also equal).
But I think the skills that are underestimated in the tech world are people skills - spend time cultivating them and they will last you a lifetime.
If I had more time on my hands right now that's actually what I would be doing, making more friends.
- genbattle 15y agoCompletely agree. The old adage is "it's now what you know, it's who you know". This is especially true in the computer industry. If you want to create a startup you need to know people with money to fund you, and business/technical people you can get to help you out with your ideas. On the other side, you can get a great start on a job as a programmer if you know someone who's willing to give you the time and exposure you need to learn and grow.