100% this. I have a decent resume and it’s from building stuff at work. Some of that is luck. Some of that is impressing managers and getting handed opportunities.
But a lot of it is just trying to solve problems around me without asking permission. A lot of people seem to start by asking for help. That is not how you get deep and broad learning.
My learning strategy is continually ask questions and never be satisfied with the status quo. Surely there is tech at your job that you could learn better. If you’ve mastered everything than it’s time for a chat with your manager or time to look for other opportunities. Nothing forces learning like being dunked in the deep end at a new job!
But a lot of it is just trying to solve problems around me without asking permission. A lot of people seem to start by asking for help. That is not how you get deep and broad learning.
My learning strategy is continually ask questions and never be satisfied with the status quo. Surely there is tech at your job that you could learn better. If you’ve mastered everything than it’s time for a chat with your manager or time to look for other opportunities. Nothing forces learning like being dunked in the deep end at a new job!