Re:I’m a Man and I Write Code
by AnthonyMouse on Monday April 28, 2014 @12:44PM
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> Unfortunately I'm pretty terrified of meeting men that are significantly more experienced than myself in the industry when it comes to software. I'm terrified of coming off as clueless or air headed.
Don't worry about that. Making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn. Making a mistake in front of someone or even an entire lecture hall is nothing. They probably won't even remember it. But you will, because it was your mistake and you won't ever make it again.
Leaving wrong ideas in your head instead of saying them and letting someone correct you is how people become clueless. Opening your mouth more will cause you to be wrong less.
> On top of that, the men I have met in the industry are extremely intimidating.
This industry is full of jerks. Defy them by succeeding.
Don't worry about that. Making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn. Making a mistake in front of someone or even an entire lecture hall is nothing. They probably won't even remember it. But you will, because it was your mistake and you won't ever make it again.
Leaving wrong ideas in your head instead of saying them and letting someone correct you is how people become clueless. Opening your mouth more will cause you to be wrong less.
> On top of that, the men I have met in the industry are extremely intimidating.
This industry is full of jerks. Defy them by succeeding.