I've recently transitioned from a Service Desk role, where I worked for about three years, to a DevOps position at a FinTech startup. This change felt like a big career leap, but now I'm feeling overwhelmed. I've learned about technologies like CI/CD, AWS, Terraform, Docker, and monitoring through videos and blogs, but I've never used them hands-on or worked with real servers or cloud consoles. It's making me feel like I might not belong here, especially since I interviewed well and impressed the team with my confidence. I'm eager to succeed, but the gap between my theoretical knowledge and practical skills is daunting. How can I quickly prepare myself to not feel out of my depth on the job? What should I practice or build to get up to speed with AWS, Linux, and pipelines before my first day? I'd really appreciate any guidance from those who've made similar transitions!
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You know, 'fake it till you make it' really applies here. I've been in the industry for over 20 years, and the feeling of being an imposter never really goes away. Just remember, it's normal to feel like you don't know everything when you're starting out. The key is to learn as you go. Grab your opportunity with both hands and embrace the learning process! Even if you make mistakes, just learn from them and keep moving forward.
Exactly! We're all just figuring things out as we go along. If you're willing to learn and ask for help, you’ll do just fine. Plus, it's good to have a bit of humility; it keeps you grounded.