> In software this would be the equivalent of just writing components or html for an extended period of time without any variety, which is soulcrushing.
This is essentially what I do, and I enjoy it! I like my work to be a bit boring so that I can save my energy and creativity for things outside of work. I convert designs into functional websites. Somebody recently likened my job to being a construction worker or general contractor. Maybe 2-3 times a year I get something challenging, and I either jump at the chance to learn something new (if it’s something interesting or for a client I like) or I dread it (if the documentation is unclear or the client is exceptionally difficult).
Depends on the card you apply for. I didn’t have a credit score until my mid 20s because I avoided them like the plague and bought only with money I had. Now I still do the latter, but I get rewards for using a credit card for purchases. My very first credit card had a very small limit ($250-500, I think), and I only used it for groceries.
Not to say everybody needs a credit card/score, but they do have advantages if you’re responsible with them. :)
I got over this by having teammates who regularly asked for help in Slack. Suddenly, it felt very acceptable for me to do so. Our #dev channel is full of my coworkers and me asking and answering questions for everybody to see that we all need a nudge in the right direction from time to time. I think when that stuff gets hashed out in DMs or in other less public places, the new devs don’t realize it’s happening.
The route itself is very easy to follow and well-marked. I did the southern half (C&O), and if you camp along the way using the free sites, you don’t even have to get off the trail except to resupply.
I was lucky to take my bike up to Cumberland, MD from Raleigh, NC a couple of years ago by train to do the C&O trail. I really do wish they’d offer more ways to travel with your bike, because that was a great experience. I’ve also done the trip from Raleigh to Durham, which makes for a nice little day trip.
Your software is a godsend for me! I absolutely love it and attribute my focus at work to it. I bought the full version as soon as my trial ran out a few months back. It works especially well alongside Forest. Keep up the good work!