some more red flags during Interview: - unclear job scope, e.g. ad-hoc tasks, standby in case any issue arises, we will let you know later, we have not assigned roles yet... - extremely detailed question, e.g. write a recursive search algorithm, write a djikstra algorithm, any code writing on the spot before they let you know what the job entails - expecting you to work independently e.g. can you complete everything while being alone in the office with no help whatsoever - work under tight deadlines e.g. are you able to come in on the weekends, will you be able to stay late after working hours, can you work fast and without mistakes, no room for negotiatiing deadlines while these points may be common expectations, use your judgement wisely. There is a reasonable line to be drawn for all these expectations, and some employers will push your boundaries as much as they can get away with. Try to probe out these expectations in the interview to avoid regrets later on when landing your job.

@shpleemcgert

22 күн бұрын

I couldn't put into words why I was unsatisfied with my current position.. but you put it clearly with your first bullet point. ad-hoc work is driving me crazy but that is the bulk of my responsibilities.

@devmentordave

22 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

I did this! Lol just grabbed the offer and after I got hired I ended up doing Helpdesk/testing and they expected me to learn it by myself and nobody wants to help or give me guidane, the worst part was the supervisor and one of the senior influenced some of the seniors who’s willing to give guidance not to trust me. So I learnied it by myself. Fast forward, right after everything opens up I got hired as a data analyst around DC area and now working as a data engineer. Moral of the story don’t get excited right away but ask a lot of questions! Thanks for this video!

@devmentordave

21 күн бұрын

That's crazy. But it's even more crazy that this situation is all too common.

Very informative video. Thanks Dave!

@devmentordave

14 күн бұрын

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

just as I was watching this - I was this "senior" dev on the top of a massive pile of tasks with unreasonable deadlines, and my manager just threw on top of that a junior to take care of ... this junior guy was really nice, ambitious with a different background (he was front end, I had some heavy back end stuff to deal with at that time) and I just couldn't handle that. Pay gride was decent, but not decent enough to have a 120% commitment during business hours .. even after that - we - programmers and developers know that - wasn't possible. Cheers

@devmentordave

21 күн бұрын

Absolutely. So many companies don't understand what it takes to properly mentor and they just throw good Sr. Devs into a bad situation and it doesn't work for the Sr. or the Jr.

Thanks, Dave 👍

Your channel is just amizing.

@devmentordave

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! I'm not sure it's that good yet, but hopefully over time it will be more and more useful. lol

You give some of the best advice

@devmentordave

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! I'm sure I give some dumb advice too, but hopefully the good stuff is more frequent!

another interesting point arose here - looking from my own experience and perspective. I think it is important the (as for a junior dev) person you will be reporting to has a clue what the font we trying to achieve. Do we want to ad-hoc ad some functionality to something or can we be clever and think 2 or 3 steps ahead and build something that can be re-used? Great lesson for how to build / expand systems.

@devmentordave

21 күн бұрын

For sure. Our job should be showing the right, best way, not the fast, easy way, unless they happen to be the same.

it would be nice if there were apprenticeships like in the trades. i'd code from home for minimum wage...

@devmentordave

22 күн бұрын

I totally agree. The problem is that most companies don't have enough margin to bring on a Jr. dev and then give Sr. devs the freedom to actually mentor them. I would love to find a solution to this problem. I have ideas but not enough time or money to pursue them! lol

@user-el3lk1jj4j

22 күн бұрын

@@devmentordave you couldn't even make it work if you hired remotely and paid minimum wage? lol I understand that making work, is work! lol

@woody-xm5ve

21 күн бұрын

In Canada they do apprenticeship specifically in Alberta but you have to be in school (polytechnic college).

Hey Dave, what resources would you recommend for those who want to transition to tech and become a frontend dev?

@devmentordave

22 күн бұрын

Check out Traversy Media. He has a great youtube channel and group of videos for learning FE code, both the foundational languages and the JS frameworks.

@NorlynCodes

21 күн бұрын

@@devmentordave thank you

I took a job as tech support in faang pay is great work is good too but minimal coding, what should I do?

@devmentordave

19 күн бұрын

If you enjoy it but you also want to be a coder, then learn code on the side and look for opportunites to change roles in the future. Take your time. It sounds like it's a good job. Maybe it's a better fit for you than coding is. Start asking yourself questions about where you want to be in 5 years and make a plan to get there. If it's a good work environment, have those conversations with your boss as well.

@sarthakbhatt5661

19 күн бұрын

@@devmentordave ok just one more thing can this hurt career like if I wanna switch back to dev a year or two later?

@devmentordave

19 күн бұрын

@@sarthakbhatt5661 It depends on what you mean. May some people look down on it? Sure, but that's just a reflection of the type of person they are. I would focus on what you want and your goals less than what is "acceptable." If you enjoy what you are doing and it supports you and your family... and it's legal and moral... lol Do it. :) Your career is just that... your career.

@sarthakbhatt5661

19 күн бұрын

@@devmentordave thx man