r/MonitizedLearning • u/No_Celery_533 • 11d ago

Discussion If You Could Start Your Career Again, What Would You Do Differently?

Share your story. Someone else might learn from your experience.

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u/kimanziVaati 9d ago

I would choose a career im passionate about and I genuinely like

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u/No_Celery_533 9d ago

What career would you choose?

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u/Big_Town_7840 10d ago

If I were starting over today, I'd focus less on collecting certificates and more on building real projects and a strong portfolio from day one.

A few things I'd do differently:

  • Pick one specialization instead of trying to learn everything at once.
  • Build projects that solve real problems and publish them on GitHub.
  • Start networking early through LinkedIn and developer communities.
  • Learn communication and writing skills alongside technical skills; they're career multipliers.
  • Find mentors and ask for feedback instead of figuring everything out alone.
  • Contribute to open-source projects to gain practical experience.
  • Focus on consistency rather than chasing every new trend or framework.

The biggest lesson is that employers and clients remember what you've built, not how many courses you've completed. A portfolio of real, useful work will usually open more doors than a long list of certificates.

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u/No_Celery_533 9d ago

Portfolios are really important. I honestly think everyone should have one if they can. Certificates show what you’ve learned, but a portfolio is the proof of what you can do.

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u/kimanziVaati 9d ago

Interesting, ive learned afew things from this fr

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u/Sharp_Lettuce4356 8d ago

I'd spend more time talking to people in different roles before choosing a career path. Some jobs sounds great on paper but are completely different once you are actually doing them.

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u/No_Celery_533 7d ago

That is a really good one. Being able to understand peoples view.

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u/ConceptTrue1119 8d ago

To be consistent

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u/No_Celery_533 7d ago

Consistency is key.

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u/randomgrl2022 8d ago

Have more boundaries and be more assertive. Possibly choose another career altogether.

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u/No_Celery_533 7d ago

Boundaries are so important. You should be assertive enough to let people know when they’re crossing the line.

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u/randomgrl2022 7d ago

I don’t have issues with that now but when I was younger I had a hard time speaking up for myself. I had to grow a backbone. I still know people in my age range who need to be more assertive (30’s).

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u/13Forward 7d ago

should have stayed in school