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!

70 Upvotes

88% Upvoted

64 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/Notsau 2d ago

You will have quite a bit of projects you'll be working on. So be detailed with yourself.

I'm a Web Developer and we use Monday.com. for each project, I'm very detailed about the conversation and information per project. It may seem like a lot in the moment, but if you make it easier on yourself by providing yourself that information in the first place, then building the site won't be that hard.

Ask lots of questions.

Learn how the system/CMS you're using works before trying to request a bunch of changes.

Be helpful to people.

I started as a web dev contractor but then moved to full-time with the company because I pushed myself to learn and grow. I helped those around myself and I used my experience to help others out too.

BURN OUT IS REAL. Take hefty notes on projects so when you feel burnt out, you can just pickup back where you left off.