promoting a fun environment for devs w/my friend ray morrison
guest: ray morrison, engineer at oc tanner
- ask for autonomy in your first weeks so you can research and learn the stack without pressure to perform instantly
- expect to only know about half the tech stack in a new role, so plan time to fill the gaps
- use a buddy or pair programming on your first few tickets to learn the codebase before working solo
- be upfront about your story point comfort level so managers do not overload you early on
- ask if your company will cover a course or certification tied to your bonus or growth goals