5 Ways to Chase a Mentor Away as a Junior Developer
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Video Description:
In this video, Iām diving into why senior developers often refuse to mentor junior developers. If youāve been struggling to find a mentor, it might be because of some common mistakes that are easy to fix but often overlooked. Iāll share five harsh truths that explain why senior devs arenāt jumping at the chance to help youāand, spoiler alert, itās not just about them being too busy.
This isnāt about sugarcoating; Iām here to call out some real issues that might be holding you back, like not taking the initiative, showing inconsistent effort, and having unrealistic expectations. If youāre serious about growing as a developer, this video is for you. Letās break down what it takes to truly earn mentorship and become the kind of developer others want to help.