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How do I not become a web developer? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by lemmylemonade@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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First of all. This is not an insult to the web developers. I live in Nepal where most of the job vacancies are for fronted/backend developers. Even through referees I only get web dev related roles for intern. Every path leads to rome here.

I have no other interests except linux, scripting and web scraping and that's a big problem. I really have no idea what I should learn or make. I am in my final year and I am feeling this sense of urgency which is annoying and overwhelming.

What should I do? I want to learn about Linux and OSes in depth but I also need to be employable. Also, after getting a job how do you learn new things. Since your job will be taking a huge chunk of your time. Education is a scam and I am a removed.

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[–] CrackedLinuxISO@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

how do you learn new things

There is more to learning than just school.

When you start a job, there are all kinds of things you will learn: New tools, how to work in a professional environment, new processes and techniques. Don't feel bad if you come back from work each day and don't feel like opening a book or some tutorial. You are absolutely still learning, even if you come home and can't stand the thought of touching a keyboard. I used to beat myself up about not coding in my free time or not studying new books, but starting a career involves so many more life changes than just "I get a paycheck now". It can take years before you feel motivated to learn again, and that's OK.

I don't know what the work culture in Nepal is like, but if you're not running a 996 rat race, you'll eventually have the time (and money) for hobbies. I can't really stay motivated to learn something just for the sake of knowing, but I can keep with it if I care about the end goal. That's where hobbies help.