We programmers love to "do it ourselves", and this can help us stay productive and keep ourselves busy. But the dark side of this tendency, is that it can make it harder to get help - when we actually need it.
In this episode, I share some ways I've learned that software engineers are trained by society, the workforce, and the software industry to resist getting help from others. Then I offer some practical questions you can ask yourself to know if you're in a situation where you should really adopt the DIY mindset - or avoid getting trapped into learning something you don't need to.
Join my Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/HealthySoftwareDeveloper
Download my free career guide:
https://healthysoftwaredeveloper.com/guide/
Get access to TechRolepedia, a data hub about the top 25 roles in tech:
https://healthysoftwaredeveloper.com/techroles/
Learn about career coaching:
https://healthysoftwaredeveloper.com/coaching/
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
Chapter markers / timelinks:
(1:22) 1 3 Reasons Why Programmers Don't Get Help
(1:28) 1.1 Individualized Education
(2:02) 1.2 Corporate Reinforcement
(2:41) 1.3 Gossip over Substance
(4:49) 2 5 Reasons DIY Can Be a Bad Idea
(4:57) 2.1 Low Repeatability Activity
(6:41) 2.2 Outside Your Core Skill Set
(7:41) 2.3 You've Failed 3 Times
(9:23) 2.4 You Keep Putting It Off
(10:41) 2.5 Easy Access to An Expert
(12:33) Episode Groove
Visit me at healthysoftwaredeveloper.com
Find me on X as @jaymeedwards
Find me on LinkedIn as jaymeedwards
This Is Why Managers Don't Trust Programmers...
How Solopreneur Programmers Turn Content Into Cash
How I Hacked My Sleep as a Programmer
Why Nobody's Buying Your Ideas in Tech
Should You Fight Dirty to Climb The Tech Ladder?
Do Programmers Think Intelligence Makes Them Wise?
Why Most Programmers DON'T Last
Is Your Tech Job Really Bad Enough To Quit?
Is Working in Tech Hurting Your Romantic Partner?
Why Do So Many Programmers Use Drugs?
How Hard Tech Projects Make You a Stronger Person
Why Do Most Programmers Who Start Companies Fail?
Do Programmers Actually ENJOY Being Miserable?
Can You See The Red Flags Of A Toxic Tech Company?
3 Ways Programmers Escape The Corporate Grind
Is Programming Stealing Your Life Away?
How To Stop Getting Overwhelmed By Your Tech Job
Don't Believe The AI Hype! Do This Instead...
The Truth About Why Programming Isn't Fun Anymore
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Insight Story: Tech Trends Unpacked
Zero-Shot
Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked: Tech past, tech future
Black Wolf Feed (Chapo Premium Feed Bootleg)
Bannon`s War Room