Careerhostile gatekeeping
#RI-69b3a1cb·5 months ago·
1
“posted code in German tech subs”
What Actually Happened
got banned and insulted for being self-taught
What I wish I knew
"the tech community can be hostile to self-taught devs"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"don't let gatekeeping discourage you from coding"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Advice for Someone Facing This
Short, upvotable wisdom. The most helpful rises to the top.
No advice yet. Be the first to share wisdom.
Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
44%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
React, question, or discuss this decision.