Just wanted to send a huge thanks to those that have helped me with a few of the basic algorithm scripting questions in the JS certification.
I feel bad asking so many questions, and I have more to ask on yet another question…but I wanted to make this post first. Is it bad that I need help on each and every question? Or is it normal to be guided along. I try my best to figure out these problems on my own. Maybe 1 question out of the 6 i’ve done so far I’ve been able to figure out alone. But for example, I am on truncating a string challenge, and I’ve spent about an hour so far on it and feel a little lost. I feel defeated on each and every challenge so far, but when I have guidance and solve it I feel great! Should I be asking questions after a hour or 2 of trying to solve one of these algorithm scripting questions hitting roadblocks or hold of on questions and just keep trying for several days?
I feel bad asking so many questions, and I have more to ask on yet another question
Don’t. That’s why the forum is here. And every time you ask a question, I guarantee there were at least 10 people waning to ask the same question but were too timid.
Is it bad that I need help on each and every question?
Not if you’re learning. Make an effort to figure it out on your own. Then do some searches. If you’re still stuck, ask for help. For extra credit, after you’ve solved it, search and find other approaches - you can learn from what others did too.
Should I be asking questions after a hour or 2 of trying to solve one of these algorithm scripting questions hitting roadblocks or hold of on questions and just keep trying for several days?
That depends on you. Spending a few hours on it is a respectable effort. Some people are stubborn and spend days or weeks. There are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches, I think.
Again, the important thing is that you work at it and learn. If there is some help in the middle, that’s fine - as long as you learn. If you want to test how well you learned, go back a week later and see if you can do the algorithm from scratch.
If you do not exercise this skill in your daily life, it’s totally normal that it feels awkward. Sometimes you even feel a sense of shame, because “I am too dumb for this! Other people are so much faster!”.
I think self-compassion is an excellent way to manage this.
“I am currently not able to solve this all on my own, but with some more effort and work I can become the person who will be able to solve it.”
And after some minutes, hours, days of more effort and work, you can pat yourself on the back.
Thanks @kevinSmith and @miku86. That’s great to hear. I honestly am just trying to keep it consistent more than anything else. At 31 years old, and wanting a career change, I have an overwhelming sense of pressure to learn as much as possible out of fear of losing work due to COVID-19. - as a lot of people feel the pressure as well. Everyone thinks healthcare is a surefire guaranteed job, but I have to say, my hours have been so inconsistent that it adds an extra sense of worry. I just appreciate all the help out on here, and I really want to give back and be able to help others when I have the skillset.