Mediocrity is Rising | Raw and real talk before 2024 ends.

In this video, I want to share my thoughts on a pattern I’ve been noticing for quite some time: the growing gap between developers’ expectations and their skill levels. Many beginners lack the kind of strong, impactful projects in their portfolios that companies are actively looking for. This creates a challenging situation for both sides. On one hand, companies often end up firing candidates when they realize the developer isn’t the right fit. On the other hand, developers feel underpaid or undervalued, which leads to frustration. It’s a strange and unfortunate cycle where developers believe they’re not getting fair opportunities, and companies feel there’s a shortage of skilled engineers. In this video, I’ll have an honest discussion about my thoughts on this issue, why it’s happening, and what we can do to bridge this gap. Let’s dive into some real talk! 📚 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀/𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Live Link → GitHub Repository (give it a star ⭐) → 🔗 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Open Source Cohort → https://100xdevs.com Twitter → https://twitter.com/kirat_tw Linkedin → https://linkedin.com/in/kirat-li Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kirat_ins Discord → https://discord.com/invite/WAaXacK9bh Telegram → https://t.me/kirat_internal_group WhatsApp → https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98SYeHrDZhfxCT6s0a Timestamps - 00:00 - Context for the video 00:45- Stage 1 01:11 - Stage 2 03:17- Reasons of mediocrity 04:44 - Abundance vs scarcity mindset 07:01 - Abundance mindset 08:55 - We need rules 10:44 - How to reverse this mindset 13:40 - The things need to be changed 15:46 - Advice for Non IIT folks 18:10 - It’s lonely on the top