Still waiting for your big break?
...your waiting season isn’t wasted!
It’s been a while since I last wrote to you, and stepping into August, my birth month, gave me the chance to pause and reflect. Birthdays have a way of making you look back, not just at what you’ve achieved, but also at the seasons in between, when nothing seemed to be moving.
I remember a particular year when I was waiting for my big break in tech. Applications went unanswered, side projects felt unnoticed, and every day looked the same: study, apply, get rejected, repeat. It felt like standing still while everyone else was moving ahead. I questioned if the effort was even worth it.
What I didn't realize then was that the waiting season was quietly shaping me. The skills I was building, the resilience I was developing, and the connections I was nurturing were laying the groundwork for the opportunities that eventually came.
But here’s something I’ve also learned: what you choose to do in your waiting season matters more than you realize. The people who grow through waiting aren’t the ones who try to skip it; they’re the ones who maximize it. They invest in learning, sharpening their skills, and growing in ways that may not be visible yet.
And then, almost suddenly, it all clicks. The scattered efforts, the long nights, and the quiet consistency come together, and the picture becomes clear.
So if you’re feeling stuck or behind, know this: you are exactly where you need to be. That waiting season isn’t wasted time; it’s root‑building time.
Every tutorial, every bug fix, every rejection, every moment you choose to keep going, these are deposits into your future success. You’re not falling behind; you’re building depth.
Here are a few ways to embrace your waiting season:
Keep showing up: Even when it feels quiet, your consistency is planting seeds.
Use the pause wisely: Learn a new tool, improve a skill, or revisit old projects.
Stay connected: Lean into communities like DevCareer; we grow stronger together.
Shift perspective: Instead of asking, “Why not yet?” Try asking, “What can I learn here?”
This month, take one small, brave step: apply for that role, start that project, or commit to learning something new.
📆 Upcoming Events
Four Sessions! Four Facilitators!
Join over 100 aspiring writers already signed up for the DevCareer Technical Writing Workshop kicking off August 9th, 2025!
This FREE workshop is designed to help you write your way into tech, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills.
✍️ What you’ll learn:
How to write clear, structured technical content
Must-have tools for every writer
Building a portfolio that gets you noticed
The difference between technical writing and content writing
Career tips to land remote gigs
No experience needed — just your interest and willingness to learn!
Becoming the Product: Turning Skills into Proof
Many aspiring Product Managers feel stuck because they don’t have "real" experience.
Join the Product Management channel on Saturday, 23rd August, 2025 by 5:00 PM (WAT). This session shifts that mindset and shows how to start building credibility with what you already know and can do.
The Guest Speaker: Isichei Chukwufumnanya Michelle is a product manager, incubation strategist, and the creator of Becoming the Product, a podcast for builders learning to turn their skills into products.
She currently supports early-stage founders across Nigeria through incubation and MVP development. With a background in Banking, podcasting, and digital product design, Michelle blends storytelling with systems to help creators build with clarity.
Participants will learn:
- How to recognize and reframe existing experience as product work
- A simple framework for packaging skills as proof
- Tools to start documenting and showcasing their journey
But that’s not all, Michelle has shared exclusive resources to support community members with her courses:
The Proof & Practice Bundle at a 12.5% discount:
2 beginner-friendly mini-courses:
📍 Build Without Permission – A guide to building simple MVPs without code
📍 Side Hustle Stories – Real examples and prompts to help PMs turn their side projects and past experience into visible proof
Use the discount code for Devcareer - “DevcareerDiscount”
Last week’s Backend Development Session was packed with value, and we’re keeping the momentum going this Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 6:00 PM!
Topic: Efficient File Streaming: How to Handle Large Files on the Server Side
Tech Stacks: Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, MongoDB
Facilitator: Bamidele Toluwalope (Senior Software Developer)
If you’re a backend developer, you don’t want to miss this! Learn practical strategies to manage large files smoothly and take your server‑side performance skills to the next level.
🤝 Community Partnership
We’re excited to announce our official community partnership with The Bug Detective for the Test Festival 2025.
Test Festival 2025 is Africa’s biggest gathering of Software QA & Testing Professionals!
This year’s theme is “Quality, AI, and the Future of African Tech.”
Event Details:
📅 Mon–Fri (September 8–12) – Virtual sessions with global speakers (4–7 PM daily)
📍 Sataturday, September 13th – In-person grand finale in Lagos!
Who should attend? Aspiring and experienced testers, QA engineers, developers, and anyone curious about the world of software testing!
As part of this partnership, DevCareer community members get an exclusive 10% discount off on the ticket purchase.
Use the discount code DEVCAREER at checkout.
Need a ride to the venue? Select the mobility option during registration and enjoy 30% off your trip.
📝 Community Feedback
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Ask yourself: What's one thing you're doing now that your future self will thank you for?
The difference between those who break through and those who don't isn't talent; it's using your waiting season wisely.
Till you read again from me,
Favour
Your number one cheerleader 💕
Thanks for this wonderful resources and opportunities 🔥💪