The importance of learning to say no in a professional setting

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Learning to say no in a professional setting is crucial to avoid becoming overloaded with tasks. Businesses often take as much as employees can give, especially salaried employees. It's important to learn how to prioritize tasks and communicate when overloaded in a way that still portrays oneself as a team player. This skill is crucial for any self-reliant professional.

Hello 2024! We’re kicking off the year with Dan Moore, author of ‘Letters to a New Developer’ — a blog series of letters of what Dan wished he had known when starting his developer career. We discuss the value of online communities for new developers, the importance of communication skills, and the need to stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry. Dan shares his best advice for new developers, including the importance of saying no, leaving code better than you found it, and the value of skill stacking. So much wisdom and advice in this episode!

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