You’re the Total Package
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What’s one truth you want to carry with you on your tech journey?
For me, there are a couple of truths I'd love to carry with me, to wear like a constant reminder. They would help me remember who I truly am.
But if I'm honest, I sometimes slip back into comparing myself to others, feeling like I need to achieve ‘more’ before I truly deserve success, recognition, or even happiness in my career.
If you’ve ever felt the same, you’re not alone. It’s easy to fall into that mindset, especially in tech, where progress is constant and the pressure is high.
We're always chasing the next skill, the next opportunity, or the next big milestone. And in all that chasing, we sometimes forget what already makes us enough.
But here’s the truth I keep coming back to: everything you need to thrive is already within you. You are not defined solely by your job title, your LinkedIn updates, or how many hours you spent coding this week.
You are the total package, a combination of talent, curiosity, resilience, and heart. The part of you that encourages others, solves problems quietly, or simply shows up despite how tough it gets? That’s just as important as any technical skill.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to pause and remind ourselves that growth doesn’t mean we’re not already worthy. Yes, there’s always room to improve, but there’s also strength in accepting where we are now. You don’t have to earn your worth. You already have it.
So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure, remember this: your effort matters. Your presence matters. And your mental well-being matters just as much as any goal you’re trying to hit.
🗓️ Upcoming Events
🎙️ Webinar: Building a Personal Brand as a Tech Professional
We're excited to host Blessing Abeng in an exclusive DevCareer webinar session with Blessing Abeng, a leading voice in branding and communications in Africa, as she shares invaluable insights on 'Building a Personal Brand as a Tech Professional: Your Key to Global Opportunities.'
A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the co-founder of Ingressive for Good, empowering African youth in tech, Blessing brings a wealth of experience, including her role as the former CMO and co-founder of Disha (acquired by Flutterwave). Join us as she walks us through practical steps to craft a personal brand that truly reflects your skills, values, and aspirations, opening doors to global opportunities.
📅 Date: 23rd May 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM (WAT)
This is a session you definitely don’t want to miss!
Workshop: Data-Science & Python Channel
Join us for a special workshop led by Samuel Bamgbola, a Machine Learning Engineer, on Saturday, 17th May, 2025, at 05:00 PM (WAT) on Introduction to Microsoft Azure AI Services. Get practical, hands-on knowledge in AI development using Microsoft Azure. Register Here!
🤝 Partnership
DevCareer × GitSkilled
We’re thrilled to announce that DevCareer is now officially a GitSkilled Education Partner in collaboration with GitHub!
This incredible partnership is designed to empower students, early career professionals, and career switchers by providing FREE access to tools and resources that will supercharge your tech journey.
What You Get:
Free beginner-friendly course on GitHub tools (no experience needed!).
A FREE voucher for the GitHub Certification Exam (worth up to $49).
Access to a private GitHub Community with career support, monthly workshops, and job leads.
Recognition and networking in the GitSkilled Alumni Community once certified.
This is a perfect opportunity to:
✅ Build real-world GitHub and collaboration skills
✅ Add a recognized credential to your resume
✅ Get connected to a community of learners and industry opportunities
Community Spotlights
Each month, we take a moment to shine the spotlight on individuals who embody the spirit of community, collaboration, and consistency — and for April, we are proud to celebrate the Inspiring Stars across our technical channels.
These members have not only contributed actively to conversations, resources, and support in their respective spaces, but they’ve also shown up for others in meaningful ways — offering help, sharing knowledge, and creating a welcoming environment for all.
Read the spotlight article HERE
📚 Book of the month
Book Club is BACK!
Guess what?
The DevCareer Book Club is back in action, and we're kicking things off this May with a fantastic read: "Show Your Work!" by Austin Kleon! 🎉
This isn’t your average book club pick. It’s a powerful, practical guide for developers, designers, writers, content creators, and entrepreneurs alike encouraging you to move past perfectionism and start boldly sharing your journey.
Join the conversation in the #book-club channel on Slack, connect with fellow readers, and share your personal takeaways.
📝 Your Feedback Matters
We want to hear about your experience with past DevCareer events and activities! Please take a few minutes to fill out our short DevCareer Community Feedback Form. Your input is essential to help us grow a better, more impactful community.
Video of the week
If you need a reminder this month, let it be this: You are already enough. You are the total package.
And in this community, you don’t have to navigate that truth alone.
With Love,
Victoria
Oh that last video! 🥺🌝,
Was me yo my former colleagues 😭