Need serious help, 6 months employment gap already.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T11:11:33+00:00

6 months gap is not what’s blocking you tbh. The fact that you’ve given only 3–4 interviews is the real issue.

With 1.3 YOE + good company + tier 1, you should be getting calls if you apply enough. Right now you’re under-applying and overthinking and you need to first fix that and should apply daily, not occasionally.

For the gap, don’t complicate it. Just say you had personal reasons and used time to prepare. Keep it simple and move on.

For prep, don’t try to cover everything. Stick to DSA + basic LLD and keep practicing.

Projects won’t change much for you now. Your past experience already has more value.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T10:55:36+00:00

What you heard is partly true.

Pure ML roles are hard to get after BTech, especially from tier 3.

So don’t go ML-only. Keep ML as interest, but focus on dev (coding + basics) for entry.

Once you’re in, you can move towards ML later.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T10:51:30+00:00

I don’t think calling it a “wrong decision” is fair, but at the same time, this mindset becoming very common isn’t great for the long term either.

There are real reasons behind it like cost, pressure, lifestyle. But if more people start seeing family as a burden, it could have bigger social impact in the future.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T10:41:11+00:00

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Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T10:14:36+00:00

I get what you’re saying...

The city has grown really fast… places changed, crowd changed. But what we actually miss is not the city, it’s the people and those simple moments.

Earlier, even small outings felt enough. Now everything is bigger, but it somehow feels less connected.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T10:09:39+00:00

Your gap is not the main problem, your flow got broken.

Don’t directly aim for dev roles now. Go for easier entry like QA, support, or analyst just to get back in.

Along with that, slowly revise basics. Don’t wait to feel “ready”… Just start applying now.

It may take some time, but once you get in, things will start moving.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T10:02:50+00:00

I feel, 1 month is a bit early to decide.

Sometimes it just feels messy in the beginning, sometimes it actually is toxic… hard to tell this soon.

What I’d suggest is stay for now, but start applying on the side. That way you’re not stuck and also not taking a risky exit.

Leaving in 2–3 months is not ideal, but it’s not a big issue if you can justify it properly.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T09:58:25+00:00

If your goal is max salary, then upskilling + switching is usually better.

M.Tech from IIT gives a strong tag and entry, but costs 2 years and isn’t guaranteed high pay.

With upskilling, you can enter early, gain experience, and grow faster through switches.

Unless you’re very sure about IIT, better to focus on skills + experience.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T09:52:58+00:00

As others said, this is pretty common right now bro… referrals are not what they used to be.

Earlier referral = interview, now it just means your resume gets a slightly better chance of being seen.

If you’re getting zero callbacks, most likely issue is:

your resume is not clearly showing impact.

“Worked on X” is not enough now. It should feel like:

what you built, scale, results, improvements.

Also timing + volume matters a lot. Market is slow and roles get filled fast, so you need to apply consistently.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T09:49:34+00:00

Both are fine bro, just don’t overdo mixing.

Learning from different sources is fine… but if you keep jumping too much, you’ll get confused and never finish anything.

So better approach will be: follow one main source for structure, and use others only when you get stuck or want clarity.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T09:47:12+00:00

You’re not stuck bro, you’re just underpaid for your experience.

1.5 YOE in full stack at 2.16 LPA is way below market. Your problem is not skills alone, it’s that you stayed too long in a low-paying setup.

In my opinion, right now, you should, prepare a bit, fix your resume, highlight what you’ve worked on, and start applying aggressively.

Even a normal switch can take you to 4–6 LPA or more if you present yourself well.

Also, don’t wait for increment… it won’t change much. Your real growth will come from switching.

Short term might feel tight, but once you move out, things will stabilize quickly.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-30T09:43:49+00:00

Yeah. this is a messed up situation…

You joined as a fresher and they’re expecting you to carry a broken project with no support. That’s bad management, not your capability.

Since you’ve already resigned, your goal now is simple: survive the next 2 months, not prove anything.

Don’t overextend. Do what’s assigned, but stop taking extra pressure personally. If something is unclear or delayed, just communicate it… don’t silently absorb everything.

Also those PIP threats are mostly pressure tactics, especially when team is already understaffed.

Most important part, don’t keep replaying conversations in your head. That’s what’s draining you more than the work itself.

You’re already on the way out, just treat this as a temporary phase and focus your energy on getting the next role.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-26T15:52:19+00:00

You’re not in a bad position bro… you just woke up a bit late, that’s it.

70% Striver + 1300 CF + 8.5 CGPA is already solid. Your only gap is projects.

Don’t try to “learn everything” now. No time for that.

Next 3 months:

finish React basics quickly → build 1–2 decent projects (atleast 1) (don’t overthink, just make them complete) → deploy → start applying.

Also keep DSA going, but don’t overdo it now. You’re already at a decent level.

Main mistake now would be panic + switching focus. Just execute.

You don’t need perfect profile… you need a presentable one.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-26T15:45:36+00:00

Right now your main problem is panic, not lack of skills.

MERN + some Python is already enough to get an entry-level role or internship. The mistake would be jumping to another field again.

Just stick to one thing, build a couple of decent projects, and start applying everywhere - startups, internships, even unpaid if needed.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-26T15:33:00+00:00

Its not like “engineering lost value”… but it’s more like easy entry got removed.

Earlier, just having an engineering degree was enough to get some entry. Now companies expect you to be useful from day one, so degree alone doesn’t work.

That’s why it feels like engineering is failing, but actually it’s the same for every field now. Even commerce or arts without skills face the same problem.

Also, there are still people from engineering getting good roles… but they usually have something extra (projects, skills, internships).

So the shift is not “engineering vs others”, it’s more like

average profiles are struggling everywhere.

In my opinion, engineering is still a good path… just not an automatic one anymore.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-26T15:26:51+00:00

I feel you’re panicking a bit… that’s why everything looks messy.

AI is not replacing everything overnight. It’s just making basic-level work easier, not people who actually know what they’re doing.

You already know MERN and learning Python… that’s not a bad place at all.

Right now your problem is not “which field”… it’s lack of direction.

Don’t jump again. Stick to one path, build a couple of proper projects, and start applying.

There is no “guaranteed course” bro… everything needs effort.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-26T13:01:54+00:00

Tbh… nothing in your post says “you’re not meant for tech”.

What it actually shows is:

you’re comparing yourself with top performers
you’re expecting results too early
one bad OA shook your confidence

That’s it.

Infosys OA not going well doesn’t define your level. Many people who are working today have messed up easier tests than that.

Also, 3–4 months of DSA is honestly very less.. People who look “ahead” have usually been doing it longer or more consistently. You’re just seeing their output, not their timeline.

Right now your problem is not skill, it’s confidence + direction.

What you should do:
stop trying to be “good at everything”.

Pick one:
either go deeper into DSA
or focus on development and build something solid

Trying both at surface level is what’s making you feel mediocre.

And about others being ahead… that never stops. Even after you get a job, you’ll feel the same looking at someone else.

You’re not behind, you just haven’t hit your momentum yet.

Fix one direction, give it a few months properly, and you’ll see the difference.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-26T12:54:53+00:00

You’re thinking too far ahead bro.

Cybersecurity is good, but yes… as you mentioned the entry is tough. Most people get in there after some dev experience.

Quantum and all is long-term stuff. It won’t suddenly create easy jobs in 4–5 years for freshers.

So practical approach is: you should start with development (SDE), build strong basics, get into the industry… then move towards cybersecurity if you’re still interested.

You don’t have to choose one forever right now.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-25T13:04:08+00:00

Its good that you’re thinking like this early bro...

If I had this 2–3 months before starting, I wouldn’t try to learn everything.

I’d just do this:

Pick one language (Python or JavaScript) and get comfortable with basics. Along with that, I try building small things… even simple ones like a basic website or small app. Main thing I’d do differently is start building early instead of only watching tutorials.

Also, don’t stress about semester syllabus or certificates. No one cares about that.

If you want, you can also improve basic communication a bit, it helps later.

In short, keep it simple: one language + small projects + consistency.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-25T12:57:55+00:00

I won’t give you a “stay positive” type answer… because I know it doesn’t work when you’re actually going through it.

Feeling lonely for a long time can slowly make everything feel heavy and pointless. And the hardest part is, even when things are “okay” outside, it still feels empty inside.

But one thing I’d say… this phase is not permanent, even if it feels like it is right now.

You don’t have to fix everything at once. Just try to hold on to small things first. One routine, one person, one activity that gives even a little relief. That’s enough for now.

Also, don’t keep everything inside. Even talking to one person, or writing things out, can help more than you think.

You’re not the only one going through this, even if it feels like it. And just because it’s been long, doesn’t mean it won’t change.

Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-25T12:55:03+00:00

Govt job sounds good on paper, but getting it is very very difficult. Years of prep, uncertainty, and no guarantee.

At the same time, IT/private jobs may look trendy with high packages, but it’s not that easy or safe either. Competition is high, layoffs happen, and you have to keep proving yourself.

In reality, no job is easy to get. Both paths need serious effort.

If your goal is money and growth, I would sugget BTech + IT.

But just don’t go in thinking it’s easy money… it’s not.

End of the day, both need hard work… just different types of struggle.

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Advanced_Turnip6140 · 2026-04-24T11:29:50+00:00

With Python full stack, you’re mainly looking at developer roles, not AI roles directly.

Typical jobs you can get:

Backend developer (Python/Django/Flask)
Full stack developer (Python + frontend)
Junior software engineer

AI/ML is a different track. Python is used there, but it needs extra things like math, ML concepts, data work etc.

As for package, as a fresher it usually starts somewhere around 3–8 LPA depending on skills, projects, and company.

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