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Confessions of a first year Web Dev

Emily Cressey
February 18, 2016

Confessions of a first year Web Dev

This was my first speaking event, I pretty much poured my heart out to a room full of like minded creatives and tech heads touching on issues such as imposter syndrome and finding your place in a large pond.

Emily Cressey

February 18, 2016
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  1. CONFESSIONS OF A
    @emilyvc_
    FIRST YEAR WEB DEV

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  2. @mixd
    www.mixd.co.uk

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  5. ME
    LUKE TOM

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  6. @workintheweb

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  7. Some confessions that probably
    won’t make this talk…

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  8. “ I once pooped my pants at work
    and hid my underwear inside
    a box that got shipped to a customer ”

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  10. “ My manager doesn’t know I practice
    breakdancing in our conference room
    before anyone shows up for work ”

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  12. But seriously…

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  13. I have felt overwhelmed on
    a daily basis.
    It’s pretty daunting starting out.
    CONFESSION #1

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  14. CONFESSION #2
    I really need to stop comparing
    myself to other people.
    We’ve all been there.

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  15. Spread support not judgement

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  16. CONFESSION #3
    Blank pages are the most
    daunting thing I can think of.
    Where’s my creative genie?

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  17. CONFESSION #4
    I should have stuck to my
    guns a lot more.
    Have faith in yourself.

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  18. CONFESSION #5
    I actually really enjoy
    working with clients.
    Communication is key.

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  21. CONFESSION #5
    I‘ve sometimes been scared
    to ask for help.
    Learn from the best.

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  22. Thanks for listening

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  23. Questions?
    @emilyvc_

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