The Introvert Coder

As the name suggests, I’m a certified introvert and a not-so-certified coder. Even though I have a Master’s in Computer Applications and nearly three years of experience in the coding field, I still battle with imposter syndrome—or maybe it’s just the guilt of being too dependent on ChatGPT. Either way, it’s my truth.

Whenever I hit a career crisis, I get this sudden adrenaline rush to "fix my coding life." I make grand plans, write detailed to-do lists, and develop strategies to level up. For about two weeks, I’m unstoppable. And then… my laziness sneaks in, and before I know it, I’m lost in a K-drama binge.

Somehow, despite these little detours, I’ve managed to land jobs every 4–5 months. But then, like clockwork, another career crisis rolls in. I sometimes wonder if I’m just unlucky or if I carry some kind of coding curse—because every company I’ve worked with has seen its project fail spectacularly. Coincidence? Maybe. But it sure makes me nervous.

So here I am, making plans again, journaling to keep myself accountable, and doing everything I can to avoid another career break. This time, I want to land a job that not only fuels my passion for coding but also pays well enough to make all those late-night debugging sessions worth it. Let’s see how long I last before the next K-drama takes over.