How Alignable Made Me Stop Worrying About Asking For Help
As a new engineer, asking for help can sometimes feel like a double edged sword. On one hand, I often find myself worried I’ll ask for help too often, and become an annoyance or a burden. Plus, as a new hire, I want to show that I can solve problems on my own. On the other hand, if I try to accomplish everything independently, I can end up struggling for hours to solve a problem I just don’t have enough information to fix. When I feel uncomfortable asking for help, I act based on my instinct and “best guesses”, which often leads me to make small mistakes. If I continue to stubbornly work on my own, these small misunderstandings can turn into bigger issues.