Hey everyone, I recently landed a DevOps position at a large company with around 400 developers! I have some minor part-time IT experience from university, and I think they hired me mainly because I successfully completed a project on CI/CD runners and AWS EC2 instances, using a lot of ChatGPT for guidance. They're happy with my ability to work autonomously, especially since there aren't many senior DevOps folks around to help me out. I'm wondering if I'm going to be able to hold my own in this role or if it's going to be too challenging for me. How can I better prepare myself for what's ahead?
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You're in a challenging position, but it's a great opportunity for growth. Just be prepared to learn fast and possibly find a place with more mentorship in the future!
Congratulations on the new role! Stay proactive and focus on key DevOps practices like CI/CD, Docker, and cloud services like AWS. Start a personal project to get some hands-on practice. Online resources are super helpful, too, and try to connect with your colleagues for support!
Just be ready for the reality that one day you'll need to go beyond tools like ChatGPT. Learning to read documentation and debug issues is essential; you'll need those skills as challenges arise.
Honestly, it sounds like your situation is pretty standard for many in DevOps roles. Just keep learning and adapting, and you'll be fine!
Just remember: fake it till you make it! Being able to research solutions is crucial in this field. Don’t just rely on ChatGPT; explore various sources to build your skills.
Absolutely! That problem-solving ability is really the key to success.
I'd recommend investing time in understanding Disaster Recovery strategies. While they'll appreciate your autonomy, they might expect results quickly. Keeping things maintainable and ensuring data integrity will go a long way.
Haha, good to hear! I guess it could turn into a routine job with some time.