Question: at what point do folks consider themselves programmers? Or scientists?
I've written programs, but don't feel I've earned the title "programmer". I've used the scientific method to identify and resolve issues, but "scientist"? Not I. At what point do folks feel comfortable identifying themselves that way? Just wondering if anyone else is pondering what I'm pondering.
@dumdumjobes it probably has more to do with internal affiliations than any real threshold one must cross before self-identifying as such.
if you’ve been writing programs but don’t feel like it’s a core aspect of your identity, i may understand the reluctance to associate as a programmer, in much the same way that I’ve written works of fiction (and won prizes for some) yet do not consider myself a “writer”.
@vunderkind That's pretty much where I'm at with it. It's like whatever the opposite of imposter syndrome is. I'm just glad it ain't just me. 👍
