You are not growing as a software engineer

Do you feel stuck in your software engineering career? Here's why you are not growing.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:17 No mentor
03:04 Imposter Syndrome
04:29 Bias for action
05:55 Drive your own career
07:22 Invest in yourself
09:19 Comfort zone
10:46 Titles don't matter
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[@MarkoDoder97]

Thanks Utsav, I have a video request. Can you give us your thoughts on the endgame or long term goals for software engineers? As I approach senior, I realize my technical abilities are there and being developed in a way that serves the business, this has caused me to drift away from just random technology exploration and more of a mindset of whether I can use a tech to solve business challenges, I'm not sure where this is heading though.

[@DK-ox7ze]

I really appreciate your calm demeanor and your humbleness. And the insights you give feel really genuine. It will be great to see more content from you focused on senior engineers. Regarding the title thing, I am feeling low that I got downlevelled at Microsoft. Had applied for Principal but was offered senior (L64). Since you are in Microsoft also, I would love to hear your thoughts on transitioning from Senior to Principal. I believe I can do justice to the principal role and would like to get promoted as soon as possible. Ofcourse, I am ready to do what it takes but will appreciate your thoughts on this.

[@SenthilkumarDeivasigamani]

Thank you Utsav ❤

[@mishavega8252]

I pushed myself and got let go 😂

[@icarus33]

I can relate lol

[@williamsjmzhdz]

How I can get a mentor? I’m a recent graduate looking for my first job. Is it posible to be your apprentice? I admire you, and your discipline. Cheers

[@gauravkharelpersonal4763]

bias for action --- thankyou dai for that. i get pretty stagnant when i do not have any clue. but, i'll try to just go on from now on.

[@vizion007]

Hi Utsav, Most of my career (40 yrs) I have been a Software Engineer/Architect contractor, so I never encountered bias for action. Also never had a mentor Usually you have to hit the ground running. Biggest challenge what/how to avoid burnout! Nice video.

[@hpdipto]

Your outro music matched with Markos music! 😅

[@saqiwrtes9230]

I'm saqib ali came from pakistan to berlin for my higher studies I have worked on some projects and upload on vercel and also share the project on linkedin but didn't get any positive responce regarding internship or student jobs please help me in this sitution what should I do

[@WoodLard]

I am peak impostor syndrome right now. I've worked in higher level C++ for 4 years after graduating and now accepted a position in low level code (fpga network card drivers) and I'm just reading and reading trying to get a clue... feels good because I am learning but bad because I am slow..

[@zachary_burrows]

Few promotions in the first few years??? Junior to Principal in a few years.

[@TheBlawdfire]

Junior -> Standard -> Senior in a few years is fairly common

[@rnbcalidity3269]

hello what about freshers in sd

[@rnbcalidity3269]

i am a fresher

[@vaibhavarora7782]

sahi hai bhai utsav apna

[@faisalahmad4450]

I have graduated last month but i face difficulties to find the job. What things should i do to get the job.

[@przemekh4857]

Software development trainings, language courses, pursuing a master after your bachelor - all of this should be paid by the government if you're in a civilized country (not the US). In the meantime of course you keep applying 😊

[@scottwarner9856]

Keep applying.

[@DesertRose124]

You have to accept any job. The first one you can't find anything good. The salary will be low but after few months you can start looking for another job.

[@scottwarner9856]

@@DesertRose124 This assumes the job you find provides you enough time and energy left to resume build and continue looking. It also assumes you'll find something better.