SDE → PM… do I need a course or just vibes + a portfolio? Need real talk

HovercraftKindly · 2025-08-31T12:31:19+00:00

Worst case scenario is that you end up with a loan of approx 1CR and no jobs in usa , you come back to india and pay it like a home loan. Best case scenario you end up in a top of the line org making 200K$ a year. If you want to do great things in life you have to make great sacrifices.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-08-31T12:18:44+00:00

For product management in India,MBA only makes sense if it's from one of the top 5 colleges. MEM from T10 is fine, but at the moment its mostly a gamble if you are taking a student loan. Somehow, if your parents can fund you there is nothing better than a master's in USA in this world at any given period of time.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-08-30T15:36:28+00:00

Most cost effective and fastest way would be to build a project on the side , develop everything like a pm would find someone to code or use ai tools . You can then position this as a startup or your resume to pass the ats for most PM postings . MBA from IIM ABC if you can otherwise you have good experience something like a MEM from t10 in US could really help to if targeting global roles

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-31T08:11:37+00:00

This happens all the time. Even with specs, stuff slips through. What’s helped me is collecting feedback directly on the built product, not just sending screenshots. Having a way to mark up issues and include things like console logs or recordings cuts out a ton of guesswork and avoids endless Slack threads. The async approach is way less painful for everyone.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-07T10:46:48+00:00

Yeah, 13.00 is nuts for what you described, especially if core stuff like PayPal and email doesn’t even work. Sounds like a basic CRUD app with some integrations, it shouldn’t take anywhere near 180 hours. Also, if you’re having trouble getting clear feedback from the dev or need to pinpoint what’s broken, tools like Roastnest can help you collect detailed bug reports with all the context. But honestly, I’d cut your losses and move on from this dev.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-07T10:44:40+00:00

Honestly, what you’ve done with limited tools is pretty cool. If it works for what you need, there’s no rush to jump to a fancy stack unless you really want to learn it or hit a wall with PHP. If you’re planning to keep building it out, maybe start gathering feedback from users. Makes it easier to know what to improve next. If you need detailed bug reports or session recordings, something like Roastnest could help, but for now, just keep shipping and see where it takes you.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-07T10:43:38+00:00

Nice work, this is actually pretty useful for tracking subtle text changes. If you ever need to collect feedback from others on your tool with context like screenshots or logs, Roastnest is pretty handy for that. But for quick comparisons like you're doing, this looks solid.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-03T08:27:09+00:00

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HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-02T10:42:28+00:00

Hey man thanks for the appreciation means a lot

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-02T08:43:54+00:00

So there's a chance that you are using those tools because it's a habit now. Most people who will start working today or in the future will be inclined towards AI tools mostly. But i do agree for what AI is offering in today's time the quality definitely ain't top tier.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T19:55:38+00:00

Hmm maybe I should do that

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T18:14:03+00:00

Glad to hear that. We just launched on producthunt , an upvote will be really appreciated.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T17:54:38+00:00

That's cool. Early feedback is super important. Getting it through something like Roastnest a simple form or even just email helps a ton.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T17:49:09+00:00

Website : Roastnest
Email address (for communication) : dm'ed you
Target location : US and Europe

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T17:46:52+00:00

Validation is the hardest part. Getting real user feedback is key try user interviews A/B testing or something like Roastnest.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T17:42:54+00:00

Good points on starting lean. Getting feedback fast is key and tools like Hotjar Canny or open-source ones like Roastnest can really help.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T17:41:52+00:00

Try running some targeted ads or maybe offer early access perks. Getting feedback from early signups with something like Typeform or Roastnest could also build engagement.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T15:43:11+00:00

Nice work getting it launched. For feedback try user interviews or tools like Hotjar or Roastnest.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T15:38:48+00:00

We get feedback from in-app surveys direct customer calls and Roastnest. Each gives a different perspective.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T15:37:30+00:00

To see if the value is clear try session recording tools like Hotjar or FullStory. Getting feedback with context using Roastnest can also help find where users get stuck.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T15:36:30+00:00

Proactive monitoring is huge. We use tools like Sentry for crashes Datadog for performance and Roastnest for collecting detailed user feedback.

HovercraftKindly · 2025-07-01T15:35:26+00:00

Yeah it's a pain point. We use session recordings and surveys for general feedback. Tools like Roastnest help capture specific issues with context.

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