Welcome to the "Rants of a Beginner Techie" series! If you could see me in person, I'd probably appear as if I were holding a microphone, adopting a showbiz-like persona. The primary goal of this series is to provide a platform for expressing the common frustrations experienced by beginners in the tech world. I'm Gold Agbonifo_Isaac, and here we are with another episode of the rants!

I firmly believe that beginners are the most ambitious dreamers in the tech industry. To be more specific, let's talk about me. Yes, that's a clearer and less accusatory way to express it. I dream of the day when all my hard work will finally pay off. Among dreamers like me, the most challenging are those who have nothing to cover their bills and still depend on their families. They hold onto this tech dream, hoping it will eventually lead them out of their struggles. Each new step they take feels like a new chapter, and sometimes, as beginners, all we really crave is a glimmer of hope.

Imagine this: no money, dwindling motivation, no good news on the horizon, yet we persevere, grinding relentlessly to pursue our dreams. We read stories, listen to podcasts, and sometimes watch videos of people who once walked the same path we're on now. Besides the mental strain of learning something new, it's an entirely different challenge when you see no immediate results and have doubters around you, questioning whether you're wasting your time. If this resonates with you, then I understand because we're in this journey together.

I've recently found the career path I've been yearning for in software engineering, and it's none other than "DevRel Engineering." I don't want to be the type who just sits at a computer coding all day (even though I love that too). I have a deep passion for writing, teaching, giving speeches, and presentations—ultimately, I thrive on helping people. Identifying a path, committing to it, and aligning all my efforts around it has made my journey as a beginner in tech much more captivating. You should consider giving it a try too!

I have this peculiar belief that each career path in tech reflects a person's personality, and I believe I'll excel even more in my chosen field if I find a path that feels tailor-made for me. For me, it's clear that I want to become a DevRel Engineer, and suddenly, the path doesn't seem as daunting. In case you're wondering how a beginner like me stumbled upon this role, well, I was doing my usual research when I decided to delve into the world of DevRel Engineering, reading up on the responsibilities and watching videos of professionals in the field. The thing is, I had come across the title a few times in blogs and decided to satisfy my curiosity by researching it further. So far, I can only envision myself performing the duties of a DevRel Engineer. To be honest, I see it as putting a name tag on doing what I love. I've learned that typically, only senior developers get to become DevRel Engineers. However, I'm undaunted by that and will continue to write, teach, and create things that help people. "Find something you love and become excellent at it" – this is my sole focus right now, and it should be yours if you're like me, a beginner. As Oprah Winfrey once wisely said,

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah Winfrey

And with that, we wrap up another episode of "Rants of a Techie." Until next time! Feel free to leave a comment or two if you have something to share, or reach out to me on Twitter.