🚨 “Overqualified” or just uncomfortable for others?
I applied internally to grow as a developer—motivated and ready to learn. Instead, I walked into an environment where I was seen as a threat for asking questions and offering help.
Day 1: I was called “overqualified.”
Day 2: I was told I “can’t code” — without writing a single line in front of them.
From outdated tech, zero documentation, and no internet access… to being judged for using ChatGPT.
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A developer shares their experience of internal job transfer where they faced hostility and were labeled as 'overqualified' and unable to code within the first two days. The situation involved outdated technology, lack of documentation, restricted internet access, and judgment for using modern tools like ChatGPT, highlighting toxic workplace dynamics that can hinder professional growth.

🚨 "Overqualified" or just uncomfortable for others?

What a powerful and deeply honest article. 🙌 Your reflection on being perceived as “overqualified” hits home for so many developers who constantly walk the line between growth and acceptance.
You’re not alone in feeling that discomfort—your experience sheds light on the challenges faced by professionals who push boundaries, strive for excellence, and sometimes intimidate simply by showing up prepared and passionate.
Your courage to ask tough questions and share your internal dialogue is inspiring.
Keep showing up as your full, authentic self.
The right environment won’t be threatened by your strengths—it will celebrate them.
You’re not too much; you’re exactly the kind of developer this industry needs more of.
💪🚀 Keep rising.

This is the first time I’ve written here, so feel honoured ;)
I was in an almost similar situation, where I returned to a former agency to help them getting better. I left 1 year later almost burned out, tired, full of self-doubt. I still think about that year I spent there.
So my advice:
Keep going for what makes you happy (Laravel and Symfony are both really useful frameworks!) and don’t let you down by that company.
Seems you found a pain point of a colleague.
If you have enough energy, talk to your coach about it and explain why you want to stay and help to improve the project/website. If he responds to you, give the company a second (but only second) chance. Otherwise, leave the company and find developers who are happy to support you and learn from you in return.

You should not be afraid to call the name of the company. We should know where NOT to go

I love this article, thank you for writing it!
To answer your inquires at the end,
Id say most companies would allow perferred basic tools. As well not understanding or being able to set up a physical server has no implication to your skills as a programmer. I have met numerous great coders who can not set up hardware without google.
As for the last question… Yes Leave! You are not a plant - if the enviroment isnt working find somewhere else you can grow in.
I will admit Im new in the field - little experience and still working though Uni for Computer science. However I left a toxic job a few months ago to work elsewhere with a pay cut - well No regrets yet. Both jobs has positives and negatives but the big difference is that the new one, my mental health is respected. Im not expected to put up with rude, undercut comments or direct hostility. Previously i went home and zoned out, done, exhausted and could not wait to leave. Now? Im happy to stay later to help, i dont count seconds to leave. When I get home i go work on personal projects and other interests. The diffence is worth it, leave asap.
Please update with another article when ready, your perspective and honesty was refreashing. Making the article fantastic! Best of Luck :)

Sounds to me the other people there are stuck in their old own ways.