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I'm too slow

LegacyUser · 2014-09-10 12:54:44

I am out of work at the moment. I graduated in 2007 with a degree in Software Dev in one of the lesser prestigious IT's in the country.Since then have I worked in three jobs, the second one I liked the most and the other two I didn't (they were support roles). I have had gaps of about six months between these jobs. The…

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#32 07-11-2014 8:43pm
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Makeitup wrote: »

Have you considered a doctorate?

In my experience, asking for help and second opinions, although less frequently than in the workplace, is a crucial part of a PhD also. I only started making real progress when I realised the futility of deliberately not asking for advice or help from others, especially my supervisor.

OP, you have to change your mindset about this. Being a lone wolf is all well and good, but your recent experiences indicate that you have reached an impasse. If you're serious about being in any future IT role, you have to compromise. Asking for help is a crucial aspect of problem solving, the core skill of the role you're qualified for.

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