> I don't know if I have a future at this company if the boss thinks I'm not a good dev
I have no idea what the tone was when these critiques were given, but is it possible that this was not a case of "You're a bad dev, look at these problems" as much as "You're a young dev, let me help show you some mistakes so we can do better in the future and make you a good dev."?
Critique is part of learning. And it can bum you out. But it sounds like you already know some of it is valid, and you have rebuttals for other stuff you can hash out. To me, this sounds like a terrific opportunity to improve communication and start making this a productive mentoring relationship.
I could be totally off base - but I'd just consider the possibilities before you assume negative intent.
I have no idea what the tone was when these critiques were given, but is it possible that this was not a case of "You're a bad dev, look at these problems" as much as "You're a young dev, let me help show you some mistakes so we can do better in the future and make you a good dev."?
Critique is part of learning. And it can bum you out. But it sounds like you already know some of it is valid, and you have rebuttals for other stuff you can hash out. To me, this sounds like a terrific opportunity to improve communication and start making this a productive mentoring relationship.
I could be totally off base - but I'd just consider the possibilities before you assume negative intent.