Hey Mark. I have been doing M1 and later 2 (since a year later it came out) over 10 years as freelancer and occasionally on location jobs. Overall 16yrs doing php. 2.5 yrs ago joined an org as a SA, later promoted as resource development manager. Something happened to that org and started the internal politics. I did not want to continue and decided not to renew the contract. By then it had been a good gap of not doing active coding. Came back to Magento coding and realized my coding skills are kinda gone. I struggle to be productive. I still feel I love to code though. Kinda frustrated and I left touching computer for about a year now. But looking at your this vid I feel I can still survive my frustration. Any suggestions ?
Your path sounds eerily similar to what I went through. When I came back to Magento, my coding skills were really out of touch. That’s when I really decided to learn how to code in Magento. I felt really disconnected, but since I had a long history of programming, I didn’t want to give up just yet. I strongly urge you to reconnect with your passion, as your coding skills will return and probably come back even stronger than before due to your experience as an architect. It’s so easy to give up, but I think there’s definitely some stuff left on the table that could be considered unfinished business if left unresolved. Best of luck!
Love this story about a career pivot and re-pivot - great video Mark!
Thanks Ivan. I believe in constant re-invention and exploration, so this will most likely happen a few more times in my lifetime.
Thank you for sharing your journey Mark! You are an inspiration.
Appreciate it 🙏
Thank you for sharing your journey. It's relatable, will follow your learning strategies. Thank you once again :)
Sure thing! Yes the simple breakdown approach to learning is invaluable.
Hey Mark. I have been doing M1 and later 2 (since a year later it came out) over 10 years as freelancer and occasionally on location jobs. Overall 16yrs doing php. 2.5 yrs ago joined an org as a SA, later promoted as resource development manager. Something happened to that org and started the internal politics. I did not want to continue and decided not to renew the contract. By then it had been a good gap of not doing active coding. Came back to Magento coding and realized my coding skills are kinda gone. I struggle to be productive. I still feel I love to code though. Kinda frustrated and I left touching computer for about a year now. But looking at your this vid I feel I can still survive my frustration. Any suggestions ?
Your path sounds eerily similar to what I went through. When I came back to Magento, my coding skills were really out of touch. That’s when I really decided to learn how to code in Magento. I felt really disconnected, but since I had a long history of programming, I didn’t want to give up just yet. I strongly urge you to reconnect with your passion, as your coding skills will return and probably come back even stronger than before due to your experience as an architect. It’s so easy to give up, but I think there’s definitely some stuff left on the table that could be considered unfinished business if left unresolved. Best of luck!
thanks@@MarkShust. I really used to love coding. Deep diving into the logics even without feeling like sleeping day and nights. I'm trying again.
Keep making Magento 2 a better place !
Thanks, I'll try!
Keep up the good work 🙂
Thanks Stefan, will do!
I guess every Magento Developer think to left the position of Magento Developer in the beginning.Means it can't mastered in first attempt
Yea just takes a lot of persistence and grit - but any capable mind can do it with some effort!