Soft Skills Engineering Episode 430: Should I quit this job I'm underqualified for and honestly torpedoed my promo chances
Oct 14, 2024
Dive into a discussion about job satisfaction, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of feeling underqualified in tech. The hosts share humorous anecdotes while offering insights on navigating career choices and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with them. They emphasize the importance of work-life balance and how expressing your feelings can influence promotion prospects. With a jelly bean analogy, they tackle statistics and the pressure in corporate environments, reminding everyone that recognizing accomplishments is vital for mental well-being.
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Develop Self-Assessment Skills
- Develop the skill of accurately assessing your performance through feedback.
- This prevents repeating negative cycles in future jobs.
Seek External Validation
- Probe for feedback from your manager and peers to accurately assess your performance.
- Don't rely solely on your feelings, seek external perspectives.
Misinterpreted Transfers
- Dave Smith's friend, a skilled engineer, misconstrued team transfers as punishment.
- He later realized the moves were rewards and opportunities for broader impact.