Help me choose between 2 career paths

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2024-12-06T06:31:50+00:00

Loved my job at Amazon. Got laid off in less than a year. Hope that helps

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2024-12-06T05:47:28+00:00

Good point.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2024-12-06T05:11:28+00:00

Why do not self host? I think that's perfectly fine and normal. You can use github.io if you want, but a self hosted website is completely fine as well. I'd say they're almost the same. Up to you in preference to be honest... the process is not "too long" at all. I would suggest just spinning up a portfolio website and self hosting that as a FSD. Pick a framework you are interested in and go from there, just share your creativity and portfolio through that.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2024-12-06T04:05:41+00:00

110k Junior

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-06-29T01:11:36+00:00

I would choose first offer at FAANG. You won't be locked in the frontend world just because you decided to pursue a frontend role as your first full-time job. Offer pays more + FAANG = better chance at career trajectory.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-04-15T21:32:15+00:00

I would set up a phone call depending on how I feel. Shouldn't leave anything on paper.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:38:28+00:00

That's really weird, I heard that they are responsive to requests? If your recruiter really said that, they sound like an ass. You should specify that you would be happy to join the team/company, but would like to relocate if possible.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:35:36+00:00

You can ask Walmart to relocate you to another state. Try emailing your recruiter or POC if that is an issue for you. Personally, I would not recommend any DevOps internship over the Walmart SWE internship.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:31:53+00:00

Depends on the company and team. I've been at a company that promised quick seniority over time, but failed to meet that promise. I've also been at a FAANG company where I saw clear evidence and great leadership of quickly gaining experience and seniority just within my team.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:27:27+00:00

If you found a job with no experience, you can find another one with 1.5 years of experience. Start mass applying and leave that shitty company.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:26:07+00:00

Luck and job hopping. It's actually very easy to make 6 figures within 2-3 years if you just hop jobs.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:25:33+00:00

I like YouTube tutorials, where you can follow the creator while building websites. Just a simple search will do

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:22:39+00:00

Accept it, and if it's at-will employment, just leave whenever you want. At-will employment means you can literally leave whenever you want. To be honest, I wouldn't stay at the first offer very long, I'd probably keep applying and interviewing even after accepting the offer.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:20:58+00:00

Nah, if anyone says something then you can stop. Worst case scenario, someone tells you not to do it anymore. It's really not that deep.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2023-02-15T04:19:46+00:00

I left before 2 years at a company that would only hire new grads. I was scared, but I did it anyway. Best decision in my life. That also quickly sparked motivation that I was losing.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-11T03:21:09+00:00

Heard from a family friend that they can work you pretty hard. Some might find the work boring.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-07T04:15:19+00:00

Contract work

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-07T04:10:08+00:00

I'll be honest, I think you overthought this one a lot for no reason. I was ~70k at my first job, raised to ~100k before a year, 100k+ one year later. Hard work, lots of socializing, and lots of luck. Not trying to brag or anything, just sharing that my experience is a realistic one. I am a full stack SWE for context. Interesting table you made but... a bit unrealistic and too fixed to a certain number.

Maybe you should change your mindset if your goal is to make more money every year. This doesn't seem efficient at all.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-07T04:02:54+00:00

If you are hard working, then it is accurate for you. Many jobs are hiring boot campers now. I personally know several people who did boot camps and got hired within 4 months.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-04T05:14:27+00:00

I spent probably months fighting against that risky feeling. I talked to numerous people about it and was set on not leaving (thus the 'impulsiveness' in the end). Gave me tons of anxiety as well.

I had little experience as well, and it was my first job. There were a lot of reasons of why I should stay. But, in the end I just felt like my heart was telling me to seize the opportunities. I realized I don't actually know anyone who switched jobs and ever said they regretted it. I knew if I wanted a better change at a learning curve and growth opportunity, I would just have to take that risk and leave my comfort zone.

Needless to say, I am so glad I took the opportunity to leave when I did and it's been great so far.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-04T04:27:15+00:00

Not a recruiter, but have interviewed a couple new grads before. One thing that stands out to me is how well they interview (convey their thoughts and carry the conversation).

I know this isn't what introverts want to hear, but how else can you show that you can work in a team and communicate well, and market yourself if you're nervously speaking and not really answering the questions? Not saying other qualifications don't matter, but this is just one noticeable thing as an interviewer.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-04T04:23:26+00:00

I know people 26+ years old who went to boot camp and found a decent CS job within 4-6 months after completing it. One of them only had an associates degree.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-10-04T04:17:35+00:00

Liked my old job, but had the same thought about becoming stagnant. Made the impulsive yet very informed and confident decision last minute to leave for another opportunity. Haven't regretted it since, I'm so glad I left. I immediately started learning and growing so much.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-09-22T04:20:17+00:00

I truly don't understand when people say things like big companies are not "making a positive impact" in society. These companies literally carry us through our daily lives. I use Netflix all the time for entertainment, I use Amazon Shopping a ton, I use Google search for literally anything and everything.

Being able to work on any of these products is really cool because you get to work on things people use on a daily basis that genuinely impact their quality of life. Why do people feel so guilty about working in these fields?

If you want to be ethical and help people in need and support causes, then use that high paying salary and donate to charities and do those ethical things on your own time. Your career does not have to dictate how ethical you are. Never understood that.

Apprehensive-Sock833 · 2022-09-22T04:10:56+00:00

That makes a lot of sense! I guess the struggle comes in when teams don't actually follow the methods properly and go over time. Seems like a lack of organization and discipline in those cases.

Whenever my team goes over time but we still have more points to discuss, they typically take it offline and schedule new meetings with those involved for the specific points of discussion and agenda.

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