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The lie that launched my career (and the constant panic that follows)​

Let’s just say my resume isn’t 100% truthful. I claimed to be a programming whiz, landed the job, and even scored a promotion. But here’s the catch: I’m still figuring it out as I go. Every day feels like a loop of Googling “Why is this code broken?” and chugging coffee to stay awake. My browser history is basically a shrine to “How to fix syntax errors” and “What does this error message mean?” Colleagues think I’m some kind of coding genius, but really, I’m just great at hiding my panic. When they ask me to explain my code, I launch into a jargon-filled monologue, hoping they’ll get lost in the technical terms before realizing I’m winging it. The kicker? I got a raise. That’s right—“We’ll pay you more to keep pretending you know what you’re doing.” Anyone else out there surviving on caffeine and Google searches? Let’s swap survival tips. 👇 #CodingLife #ResumeConfessions #ImposterSyndrome #TechHumor #CoffeePoweredProgramming