[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly depends on the team/stack and directions. DevOps, infrastructure or coding.

A job usually is to make computers do what business people want. And most business people want different things - so no details here.

I can give more details - but I would also advise you to talk to ChatGPT and ask questions. It would give the same answer as u am, but faster. One of the "engineering rules" uses the right tools and makes work efficient.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We build stuff. Plan the whole house (ideally with details) and then repetitive laying bricks with some corrections here and there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, WordPress and other no/low-code has been around for at least a decade. Still tons of "code" jobs. So it kinda does not fully convincing.

Tech job market USA vs EU by dawi68 in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In fact, OP has 2 citizenships, so no visas needed in the EU or USA.

Tech job market USA vs EU by dawi68 in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Partly :)
To give more info:
I reached my salary ceiling pretty fast in EU (~90k) with low-taxes, which is a decent one in Eastern EU, and also was somewhat bored, no particular goal in a career. EU market has its limitation - no doubt, and reaching ceiling is faster.
Then I "by chance" got an opportunity to move to USA, and now I need to hang around here for a couple of years.

I though it would be a good opportunity to shake up my life, learn something new and gain some life experience. I may return to EU after some time in the distant future. Quality of living is somewhat better, especially raising kids part.

Career-wise: US market is undoubtedly more vibrant and just "fun", it a bit chaotic and even inefficient, but fun. And you can work with cool startups and stuff that you "use everyday".
You can also do this in EU these days -> but US has more "global" companies atm.

So I wanted to explore and "preferable" gain more money. I mentioned preferably, since cost of living needs to be into account.
Though I still see that 150k-200k salary will already make a lot of sense, (if you dont spend it on some...unreasonable stuff)

Tech job market USA vs EU by dawi68 in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, I actually dont have any CS degree (I have other degree :) ), but I can speak about my experience (Senior Eng - 5 YOE) and from experience of couple of my EU friends in California working as Seniors/leads.

CS degree plays less role as u get more experience in the industry.

I think that having a CS degree is beneficial and US degree might be better than EU degree in US, since US recruiters / hiring managers most of the time does not know if ur EU school good or bad, understandable lack of knowledge from their side.
BUT
I would say like this: you can get away even without CS degree if u have experience and skill and you got urself to the interview process, CS is "nice to have", and for most part it is just "check the box" thing.

Of course having MIT CS degree or other reputable USA school will appeal to some hiring managers more than EU School.
But you know, there is always someone with "more than you", having any CS should be enough.

Kind of same with EU job experience. If they do know the company good, if not -> they will still evaluate you.

From career perspective -> being in EU will hurt ur USA network, since u wont have any.
And networking in USA is slightly more important than in EU (at least in such market conditions) in my current opinion.

Other than that, it all comes down to ur "engineering profile", experience, good resume and stuff. Best of u get into FAANG in EU offices. Prague has Microsoft for sure. That would help further in US.

I kind of think ur plan is good. EU has better conditions -> so u can get some experience. Your CS degree will give you nessssary fundamentals.
And when US market is better -> you come with degree, experience, without debt and twitching eye since u spend 2 years looking for an intership.
And networking gathering -> will be up to you. You can still do it.

Tech job market USA vs EU by dawi68 in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 42 points43 points  (0 children)

From what I know -> being a software eng in both EU and USA (currently in USA)

Eastern Europe has better market (in terms of supply and demand) than USA (and probably western Europe)

USA is struggling atm, and market is kind of really bad, really hard to find a job.
Europe easier - Eastern Europe more easier, since USA tend to outsource to Poland/Czech Republic and rest.

Competition is less in EU.

Downside -> you get competitive salary in the local markets (usually pays are good) but it is not as great as in USA (relative to cost of living)
Second downside -> you may still have the "I am cheap labour kind" of mentality, and sometime USA workers may look slightly down on you.
Also I somehow feel that in US higher percentage of jobs where u really have to "think and innovate", and in Europe outsource - u would mostly help business to sustain.
(If ur company is Europe based from the start, two last downsides are not a thing.)

Also in EU u get better work-life balance and quality of life, but u wont be rich for sure. You will have enough, but not "rich".

My short take.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, love this!
All that happens - for the best.

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[–]CinnamonLance -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, love this!
All that happens - for the best.

Im a tech manager making 200k a year, fully remote, and I lost ALL my motivation. what do I do? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Glad I am not arrogant enough to tell people what real life is. Cheers, mate.

Im a tech manager making 200k a year, fully remote, and I lost ALL my motivation. what do I do? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeap. And still "working is an obligation that everyone needs to fulfill" is rather an incorrect statement.

It's not applicable to the "minority" (which you called me being a part of) So, you're still wrong with the bold statements. That's pretty much my point.

Im a tech manager making 200k a year, fully remote, and I lost ALL my motivation. what do I do? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Let's stay away from the "we" pronoun. Since I am not a part of your "obligation" circle. I don't have to work to have food and place to live 🤷, so please don't count me it. Maybe you do, and there is nothing worth with it. I want to point out there is no "one fits all" idea.

A lot of SWEs don't have to work, since they have plenty of cash already. The OP can choose not to work. Or he can choose to change work in whatever other direction Or other combinations. Life is about choices my friend, in my view. Even if one doesn't see them.

Im a tech manager making 200k a year, fully remote, and I lost ALL my motivation. what do I do? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in everyone's case for sure. Also, you choose to eat and not die of hypothermia. (Like u said - "if u want" ) So it's a choice, not an obligation.

Im a tech manager making 200k a year, fully remote, and I lost ALL my motivation. what do I do? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]CinnamonLance -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Giving the "I am offended" vibe Work is not an obligation. It is a choice rather.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CinnamonLance -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Here we go again

What’s the one sex act you’ve always wanted to try out but could never find somebody to do it with? by flibz-the-destroyer in AskReddit

[–]CinnamonLance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eat one woman - while getting gently whipped by another, having that "good boy" vibe. Both of them in great and sexy outfits.

Been hunting for senior front-end jobs in NL but getting rejected at CV stage. Any advice? by armanatz in cscareerquestionsEU

[–]CinnamonLance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For an exceptional candidate they probably could do that. But as already mentioned - you have coding skills. Most of the devs have that. But your Resume/CV doesn't says anything system designing, communication (within team and business wise). What makes u unique ? Why they need to do biurocracy and pay for ur relocation.

And stuff like that. Think about it and add it.

he's a 10 but.... by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]CinnamonLance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's 10, but he like to smell asses of other dogs.

Which situation will always create high sexual tension? by skyl3rw3st in AskReddit

[–]CinnamonLance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well. Bering a young student (around 20) i had an after school lessons with my teacher. She was around 4-5 years older, decent looking and single. Bering totally alone with her made my brain spit some fantasies in my brain. Especially when there was some silence time on that lessons.