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CareerTransitioning to Team Work
#RI-69b39f70·5 months ago·
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Lookback: 2026

“Want to work on a team as an engineer”

Never formally trained as an engineer, struggled with Github and open-source projects

What I wish I knew
"Understood the importance of open-source projects and networking"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider formal education or certifications to increase job prospects"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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