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Why Junior Developers Must Seize Control of Their Growth Journey Today

3 years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. I was enjoying the work and the learnings, but I couldn’t clearly articulate my impact—or even tell if I was heading in the right direction. I was doing the work I was asked to do, going with the flow, not questioning anything. After some reflection, I realized I did want to grow—both financially and technically—but my current actions wouldn’t get me there. That’s when I saw I was making the same mistake most juniors make: Not owning your growth and just letting things be. Fast forward a few months, I became the go-to dev for a product and started making real career progress. In this post, I’ll share: Why it’s important to own your growth Why it’s so tempting to fall into the trap And what you can do about it Let’s dive in

Apr 10, 2025 - 08:07
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Why Junior Developers Must Seize Control of Their Growth Journey Today

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3 years ago, I found myself at a crossroads.

I was enjoying the work and the learnings, but I couldn’t clearly articulate my impact—or even tell if I was heading in the right direction.

I was doing the work I was asked to do, going with the flow, not questioning anything.

After some reflection, I realized I did want to grow—both financially and technically—but my current actions wouldn’t get me there.

That’s when I saw I was making the same mistake most juniors make:

Not owning your growth and just letting things be.

Fast forward a few months, I became the go-to dev for a product and started making real career progress.

In this post, I’ll share:

  • Why it’s important to own your growth

  • Why it’s so tempting to fall into the trap

  • And what you can do about it

Let’s dive in

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