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Re:Ask HN: Any advice for success you would give to a Softwa... by idontwantthis on Saturday March 01, 2025 @10:14PM (#43226846)
Don't try to be a rockstar. You don't know what you're doing, so just ask questions and don't act smarter than you are.
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Re:Ask HN: Any advice for success you would give to a Softwa... by ArchmagosAkhaya on Sunday March 02, 2025 @07:55AM (#43230030)
How do you reflect on how smart you are though? I am trying to strike a balance between not overestimating vs not underestimating myself. I find that if I do the latter, I pass on opportunities.(Like asking if I can volunteer for some task)
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Re:Ask HN: Any advice for success you would give to a Softwa... by idontwantthis on Monday March 03, 2025 @01:47AM (#43238990)
It just doesn't really matter. Ask questions, and get your work done. If you're getting your work done well, and quickly then ask what else you can do.
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