That is partly true; our company should do more especially when it comes to hiring and screening. But you can also only mentor those who wish to be mentored…
I’ve also been in this industry now for over 25 years and I have mentored a lot of junior developers. I feel I have gotten a little better at mentoring, but I do genuinely believe that general skills of graduates have also decreased. I think it may be generational. Devs from a decade or two ago had to find a lot of things out for themselves.
And Yes, I know I sound like an old asshole, but honestly, I think today CS is treated more like a trade than a skill. I wish it were otherwise.
this really sounds like a hiring/screening and culture issue. also please find the motivated youth. Maybe outside of work? They do exist and it can do wonders for your burnout. Motivation distribution really isn’t that different from a decade ago. The problem imo is hiring practices failing.
But there is one point to validate here. The youth of today has a different focus on skills than a decade ago. They grew up with social media from a young age, didn’t have to deal with unpolished tech, and are constantly connected to each other.
Again, hiring practices failing to place people correctly.
From one old person to another, try to see what makes the younger generation different and effective in their own way.
I don’t disagree there are talented youth out there. I have another team member who is the equal of any of my best hires. He’s self motivated, and that is the difference I think.
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That is partly true; our company should do more especially when it comes to hiring and screening. But you can also only mentor those who wish to be mentored…
I’ve also been in this industry now for over 25 years and I have mentored a lot of junior developers. I feel I have gotten a little better at mentoring, but I do genuinely believe that general skills of graduates have also decreased. I think it may be generational. Devs from a decade or two ago had to find a lot of things out for themselves.
And Yes, I know I sound like an old asshole, but honestly, I think today CS is treated more like a trade than a skill. I wish it were otherwise.
this really sounds like a hiring/screening and culture issue. also please find the motivated youth. Maybe outside of work? They do exist and it can do wonders for your burnout. Motivation distribution really isn’t that different from a decade ago. The problem imo is hiring practices failing.
But there is one point to validate here. The youth of today has a different focus on skills than a decade ago. They grew up with social media from a young age, didn’t have to deal with unpolished tech, and are constantly connected to each other.
Again, hiring practices failing to place people correctly.
From one old person to another, try to see what makes the younger generation different and effective in their own way.
I don’t disagree there are talented youth out there. I have another team member who is the equal of any of my best hires. He’s self motivated, and that is the difference I think.