I've got 4 years of experience in production support, focusing on observability and disaster recovery management, but I'm feeling stuck. I've been caught in 'tutorial hell' and am burnt out from both work and trying to upskill. I initially chose DevOps because I'm good at quickly fixing production issues and understand the core philosophy, but the overwhelming number of tools is really challenging. I've covered the basics like Linux, networking, and shell scripting, and I'm aware of the roadmap ahead. Still, I don't know if I have the strength or motivation to keep pushing forward. What do you all think? Should I give up on DevOps and consider a less intensive path?
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It seems like you might be approaching DevOps with the wrong mindset. It's not just about fixing issues quickly; it's about preventing them. Those tools should help you solve specific problems you're encountering. If you haven't seen that applied in your past four years, maybe a change in environment would help you get a different perspective.
It's important to remember that DevOps isn't just about solving production issues; it's about preventing them in the first place. Instead of drowning in tutorials, try focusing on hands-on projects. That's where you'll learn the most and see real progress!
Totally agree! Project-based learning is definitely the way to go. It makes everything click.
Hey there! I'm relatively new to DevOps too, with 4.5 years of experience in network and security. I've been laid off recently, but I'm leaning into DevOps. My advice would be to focus on mastering the basics, and don't stress about mastering every single tool. Each organization uses different tools, so just get comfortable with a few and see where that takes you.
Thanks for the encouragement! I hope you find a new opportunity soon. Just keep pushing through, and remember to take care of yourself during the job hunt.
I totally understand that feeling. I'm actively trying to learn and shift environments, so any further advice would be really appreciated!