Which is better? Working in a company with someone who can mentor you or working in a company that gives you time to study on your own?

I envy those who have mentors since I don't have.

That being said I would prefer to learn things on my own than having a bad mentor.

Why not both?

I think having a good balance is key. If you're trapped in your own mind trying to figure something out for hours/days while a teammate could have the answer at his fingertips is a waste of time. At the same time trying to figure stuff out by yourself increase your problem solving skills and Independence.

Mentor because otherwise you know you'll never get a promotion.

Too much freedom can be bad as well. I can practically use any tech for my tasks (and most of my tasks I create myself), and I haven't spoken to my boss in months. It's cool that I can learn, being unrestricted to a language or framework, but I sometimes feel forgotten.

And as @gorsamp said, I'll never get a promotion.

@gorsamp LOL but then you won't need a promotion at that condition 😆

@CurseMeSlowly It is only a matter of time until the programming lead caves to the pressure. When that person is expelled, who shall step up? You!!!! Coming to a theatre near nobody cuz let's be honest from the outside our job is boring.

already "working in a company that gives you time to study on your own" ;) mannnnn this job rocks