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Something to note is that your credibility doesn't go with with you in a new job. You need to build it up again more or less from zero. Focus on being competent and as long as you are pleasant, the natural comradery of having a shared goal will follow.

Yes, it's simple advice, but when I recently started a new job it didn't automatically click that no one knew my capabilities, personality and previous career accomplishments. No one wants to be saddled with dead weight - especially in tech where there can be a high cognitive load.



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