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# [10 Things I Wish Someone Had Sat Me Down and Told Me Before My First Software Engineering Job](https://frontendjoy.hashnode.dev/10-things-i-wish-someone-had-sat-me-down-and-told-me-before-my-first-software-engineering-job?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I love ❤️ being a software engineer. I get to build incredible products, impact people's lives, and constantly learn new things. However, many aspects of the job were surprising at first, and I wish someone had told me these 10 things 👇: 1. Forget a...

Feb 8, 2024 · 3 min read · frontendjoy.hashnode.dev  
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Hi there 👋, I have been a Software Engineer for more than five years now. For the past 3-4 years, my focus has been on Frontend Engineering. I share tips to help overwhelmed junior front-end developers navigate their careers and reach the next level.

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