Hey everyone, I've been working as a junior DevOps engineer for about 1.5 years now. I started as a trainee and had limited knowledge about DevOps since I graduated with a focus on networking. My training was just an overview of the tools, and I was quickly assigned to a client where I've mostly just been making small changes to existing templates to deploy services like EKS. I feel like I'm not learning enough on the job and have been trying to learn on my own after work, but I worry that my experience looks more impressive on paper than it is in reality. I'm considering quitting now, before I hit two years of experience on my profile, so I can focus on learning more independently and apply for a new job once I feel ready. I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice on this!
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Communication is key, too! Make sure your reports and interactions are clear. If you can communicate well, you'll likely get more chances to take on challenging roles. Don't hesitate to bring up your ideas for improvement in meetings.
Quitting won't speed up your learning, but it will definitely affect your finances! Focus on building foundational knowledge. I’ve had to relearn things over the years too, so don’t get too hung up on specific tools. You’ll get better by tackling projects when the opportunity arises at work. Just stay engaged!
I totally hear you on that! It's all about learning while doing, right?
Try working on small personal projects outside of work. They don’t have to be super complex; even basic things can help you understand concepts better and build your confidence. This hands-on practice can be so beneficial!
It sounds like you really want to grow. Have you communicated this to your team? If your seniors don’t know you’re eager for more challenges, they might not give them to you. Set up a training plan, ask to shadow more experienced team members, and participate in client meetings. Just being visible can open up opportunities!
Don't quit just yet! Have you thought about asking your manager for more responsibilities? Maybe there's a low-priority internal project you could work on, or you could identify a business need and lead a project proposal. This way, you can gain some real hands-on experience and actually learn while you're working. It could be a game changer for your skills!
Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely focus more on my communication skills.