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    • Self-directed learning
      • Junior Software Engineer
      • Mid- to Senior-level Software Engineer
    • Accelerated learning
      • Junior Software Engineer
      • Mid- to Senior-level Software Engineer
  • Fundamentals
    • Reading, Writing, Discourse
  • Contexts
    • Overview
    • Problems
      • How do I manage a change in levels of formality on my apprenticeship?
      • Monolith vs. Microservice
      • Office Bullies
      • On Developing Motivation
      • Building Confidence
      • All Work and No Play
      • Handling disappointment and frustration
    • Scenarios
      • Offering Guidance Without Context
      • Code Review Disagreements
      • Misunderstandings and Unreliable Communications
      • Unrealistic Deadlines
      • Conflicting Coding Practices
      • Receiving Feedback on Performance Reviews
      • Bias in Task Distribution
      • Disagreements Over Tech Stack Choices
      • Dispute Over Feature Priority
      • Exclusion from Important Meetings
      • Lack of Recognition for Work
      • Dealing with Unconstructive Criticism
      • Resolving Conflict Over Deadline Disputes
      • Overcoming Conflict over Technical Debt
      • Addressing Discrimination or Harassment
      • Documentation Disputes
      • Managing Remote Work Discrepancies
      • Navigating Design Disagreements
      • Handling Security Concerns
      • Addressing Culture Fit Problems
      • Resolving Intellectual Property Disputes
  • Resources
    • Roadmap
  • EXTRAS
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Is Tome.gg coaching and mentoring for me?
      • Tome.gg Overview
    • Roadmap
    • Contributing Guidelines
    • Privacy Policy
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  1. EXTRAS
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

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Qualifiers for apprenticeship

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Apprentice criteria

  • Empty the cup. Humble and ready yourself to learn by opening yourself to correction.

  • Commit your resources. This means protect your time for your sleep, your rest, your eating, your play, your socialization.

  • Protect your boundaries. By protecting your rest time, you enable yourself have deep focus on work.

  • Develop your curiosity. If you don't know what you are looking for, then learn to be curious and be at awe at new things. Otherwise, you might not realize what's in front of you already, which might be part of tomorrow's desires.

  • Do the legwork. Read the resource materials recommended for you. Skim as necessary, but also do deep reads when needed.

  • Define the dream. You get to decide what you want and where you are going in your life.

  • Ask for help. When you don't know, ask. Sometimes your goals and directions isn't clear, and you need help with painting and illustrating it more clearly. We can bring the paint and brushes, but it is up to you to do the brushstrokes.

Resources

  • . Be careful about bad habits that can slow your growth down. As you climb a mountain, bring sandwiches not stones.

Direction is always yours.
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