[specproc]

I'm a self-taught one-man show, and just in the process of onboarding a new, more experienced colleague.

In some ways it's terrifying, as I know a lot of my work is trash.

On the other, recapping everything I've achieved myself, with no CS degree and nothing but Google to guide me has made me feel oddly proud.

From doing the recruitment and chatting to my new colleague, I've really gotten an understanding of how small a role most devs in "serious" set ups have. I've learned a really broad range of skills because I've had to.

There's always going to be more things to learn, but looking back every once in a while can put things in perspective a bit.

[Throw6away]

I've recently had two engineers assigned to help me. I feel the same as you - I know a lot of my work is trash (for good reason, but still - not code to be proud of), and it is also true that I forgot just how many varied skills I had to acquire to be able to do the work I do.

> There's always going to be more things to learn, but looking back every once in a while can put things in perspective a bit.

Well said! Thank you for reminding me of this.

[pcchristie]

As someone who is on the same path as you, many years/hours behind, thanks for sharing.