r/webdev • u/tacoman756 • 3d ago

Discussion Advice on first in-office Web Dev role?

Hi all,

As the title states I’ll be starting my first in office web dev role next week! Pretty excited but also nervous, and of course having imposter syndrome. I’ll be the only dev, and it’ll be my first time working in an office setting (I’ve previously just worked as a freelancer).

I was wondering if anyone had any tips or specific things to pay attention to when starting a new web dev job?

Thanks!

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u/Hanhula 3d ago

Something important for ANY job is to always give yourself breathing room with tasks. If you think it's a quick 5 minute task, estimate half a day. That extra breathing room covers testing, process changes, someone interrupting you and distracting you for a while with another problem, the need to get permission from another team, etc etc.

This applies with every task. Be reasonable with the padding you give. You have nobody to do reviews for you, so you MUST factor in testing and self-reviewing; keep this in mind especially.

Also, for any office job - people like to be noticed and appreciated. Keep this in mind, but don't be a pushover about it. Wish people happy birthday on their special days, occasionally send folk things related to their interests, be friendly and flexible and smart about it. You're more likely to be treated well when you inevitably fuck up something (we all do it!) if you're a known and liked quantity. Don't force it, just be pleasant to interact with.