Sit & Write #171
Greetings, friends!
So far, 2023 has felt... wobbly. Waffley? I had this big career plan for myself—I'd quit my steady job, go to a tech bootcamp, and pop out the other side feeling bright, shiny, and eminently hirable. Not so much. Graduating during the holiday season, amid thousands of tech layoffs no less, has put a massive dent in my confidence. The feedback I've gotten from interviews and mentorship sessions is that I just don't have the experience I need to be competitive in UX. I've signed up for a couple volunteer projects, which should help flesh out my portfolio, but everything feels like it's moving at a snail's pace. I'm beginning to doubt myself. I even applied for a job that was pretty similar to my old one—albeit fully remote, better paid, and with a 4 day workweek. I can't deny how appealing that is, but it feels like admitting defeat.
I booked a few coaching sessions with hopes that I can sort out my priorities instead of just continuing to waver back and forth between …