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> Companies don’t hire people based on the knowledge they were born with.

Yes, this, so much.

> Don’t get discouraged. There were multiple interviews I had where I didn’t know the solution and interviewers had to shepherd me towards a solution. I still got offers from everywhere I interviewed.

And this, so much, particularly for those with imposter syndrome. You miss all the shots you don't take. If you're unhappy, and have done your best to find a way to happiness in your present role, start looking. Don't keep telling yourself "in another year I'll be ready" or "once I learn X and Y".



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