Hey everyone! I've just started my new role as a junior DevOps engineer for about 9 days now. Before this, I completed my college education and worked for a year as a Level 1 System Administrator. I initially had a fantastic mentor who was really eager to share knowledge, but lately, their attitude seems to have changed, and I'm getting mixed signals. I find myself hesitating to ask questions about the CI/CD pipeline because I don't want to break anything. However, I've been told by my mentor that my questions are being shared with our team lead, which has made me feel confused and anxious about what I should ask. The documentation here is lacking, especially with many senior members leaving the company, which only complicates things further. My partner suggests I should start looking for a new job as he thinks the situation won't improve. But I really want to make the most of this opportunity. What advice can you offer to help me succeed in this challenging environment?
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I feel you! I’ve been in a similar boat for about 8 months now after transitioning from systems admin. My mentor would often get annoyed when I asked basic questions too. I started using tools like ChatGPT for guidance. Just note that while AI can be useful, it's not always infallible, so cross-reference its suggestions!
Welcome to the challenging world of DevOps! It can be tough, but stick with it. Many people face a rough start, especially when mentorship isn’t what it should be. Keep learning and adapt to the situation, even if it's frustrating at times. You’re on the right track by asking questions before executing scripts—better safe than sorry!
As someone with 8 years in DevOps, I'd say ChatGPT is great for initial direction, but just use it as a tool. Be sure to think critically about what it generates. The more you can add your own knowledge, the better your outcomes will be.