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You see a pattern in tech. Companies want an ideal profile.
They want a junior who works like a mid-level engineer. The list of needs is long:
- Hundreds of courses.
- Many certifications.
- Constant side projects.
- Perfect English.
- A loud public presence.
Doing your job well is no longer enough. You must appear exceptional.
Companies have a disconnect. They want high skills but provide low support. Your day is full of tasks and deadlines. Production pressure is high. You have a life outside work. You need rest. Still, you must grow.
Is this healthy? Learning is a must. But perfection is not sustainable.
Career levels are subjective. A senior at one company is mid-level at another. Job descriptions ask for everything:
- Full-stack mastery.
- Product thinking.
- Soft skills.
This system rewards a fake ideal. It ignores real depth. Some have many courses but fail to execute. Others have simple backgrounds but deliver great results.
We need to rethink competence. Companies should assess candidates carefully. They must also invest in people after hiring. Give them time. Give them resources.
Stop chasing an unreachable ideal. Measure skill by real delivery.
Source: https://dev.to/camilasrody/the-ideal-professional-a-reflection-on-the-job-market-4k44