Hey everyone! I've been coding for a little while now and I still consider myself a beginner. I'm comfortable with HTML and CSS, and I can create most things I see online. Lately, I've been tackling some JavaScript projects too. I've been sharing my progress on social media, and now some folks in my network want me to teach them how to code. I'm feeling a bit unsure because I don't think I know anything they couldn't learn on their own. Should I just tell them to back off, or would it be better to help them out a bit? I love frontend development and I don't want to teach in a way that might discourage someone from pursuing it.
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Don’t underestimate yourself! You’re probably feeling some imposter syndrome. Try creating a curriculum to see what you’re comfortable with teaching. Remember, it’s okay to not have all the answers—just admit when you don't and look things up together!
You can definitely teach them what you know! It's a great way to reinforce your own understanding. Plus, if they want to pay for your time, why not? It could be profitable for you while you learn more.
I get that, but charging them feels weird. Not sure how much I’d even ask for! Still, I think I’ll consider it.”
I struggle with feeling good enough for job applications too. I have a couple of decent projects, so I need to focus on that!