Hey there, fellow software engineers! As someone who has been in the industry for several years, I've learned a lot of valuable lessons that have helped me succeed in my career

07 April 2023 Alejandro Acosta

Hey there, fellow software engineers! As someone who has been in the industry for several years, I've learned a lot of valuable lessons that have helped me succeed in my career.

Starting a career in software engineering can be challenging, but learning from those who have been in the industry for a while can help make the journey smoother.

I will share 22 top life lessons from experienced software engineers that can help you grow in your career. I will also provide examples to help you understand how to apply these lessons to your own situation.

No one really cares about you.

Nobody is your friend.

Find a healthy competitor, not a friend, so that you can grow.

Learn to say no, maximum fail here.

Build your knowledge, companies will follow you.

80% of people just work for promotions.

Don't be the person in a team who is always available.

Learn to leave the meeting if you are not contributing.

Don't check and reply to emails in the first 1 hour of your day.

If it's really urgent, a person will call you.

Don't believe in a verbal promise (99.99% false).

Take everything in writing.

Ask for feedback if you are not getting it.

Set up 1-1 with your boss, don't wait for him.

Ask questions, no question is stupid.

Discuss in year-end review fairly.

Don't accept any change before the release date in production.

Communicate effectively to all team members about changes.

Few leaders actually save you in appraisal discussions.

Appraisals are never fair, so don't work for them.

Don't forget, you have a life outside the office.

Learn the skill of elevator pitch.

Thanks for reading these 22 tips. I hope you found them helpful! If you have any additional tips or thoughts on the subject, please leave a comment below. And if you'd like to receive more content like this in the future, send me a comment saying 'I'm in'. I'll be sure to add you to my list!