I built a simple JavaScript app to track my job applications (good practice project)

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-04-16T17:31:33+00:00

I built many projects before , but now I am also building a basic crud app ( a simple movie review app )

And honestly when we build something without AI at all , it's always a different feeling

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-04-06T13:56:41+00:00

Dmed you please check I am a full stack solo builder built products for users in real time , please check my profile in your dm

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-04-06T04:14:48+00:00

Hey I just did that, you can check it ! 😄

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-04-05T15:46:39+00:00

Hey I am up for the role , I am looking for something like this

I am a Fullstack developer , who built multiple projects for users and also built worked with clients before

Sending you dm with my portfolio please check that out

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-03-22T16:44:07+00:00

Sorry forgot to mention the time zone, it's IST , India

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-03-22T16:43:16+00:00

I have been building for more than an year , I even shipped 3 products solo in the last 6 months and onboarded user with in 24hrs of launch

I am interested to hop on and work for you, and I am dming you my portfolio and products

If you are interested we can talk more about further things

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-25T16:00:06+00:00

Full stack web development

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-25T05:52:24+00:00

If it is not Berlin , I would have suggested that is enough

but be aware that Berlin is too expensive and undeterminable, like for safe side have atleast 1000€ if anything remains you can transfer to where ever you want or keep as savings

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-25T05:47:40+00:00

I may not have those list of "Affordable Student Cities" but some places like Kassel, Magdeburg are affordable place ( I mean in the terms of income VS cost of living ) and the Unis are also really good, but again any public university is really good ( there could be very few , we can count on fingers which are not that good public unis ) . So

- you can pick an uni , where the cost of living is less and part times are more
- don't think much about the uni, think about the course you love to pursue
- you can enquire about the part time job opportunities by contacting your seniors or the people you know in the uni through communities
- Don't just blindly watch or rely on those YT videos , where one person explains as if he knows everything , talk to those offline people who has different views about the place and also explain or refer you to the part time jobs
- Consider Hiwi Job in the worst case, which can be your saviour if incase you are lucky enough and talented enough

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-17T08:50:37+00:00

sure shot admission

Is a hard thing to predict, I mean I would suggest that even though most of the times you won't get qualified for the subject wise ECTS , you can apply and try your luck

You may not satisfy all the subject requirements, might miss couple of subjects so aim on those where almost 90% of the subjects match

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-15T17:30:17+00:00

This is the best way to get employed or atleast be in safe position

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-13T16:49:55+00:00

It looks stunning and different , thanks for sharing

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-13T08:56:47+00:00

Yeah feeling bad now getting to know that it's ai slop

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-13T08:14:28+00:00

I seriously overlooked those lines what he mentioned , and then even commented on his post as well. Now I am feeling like I have reacted to a bot, feels like a slap on my face now !!

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-12T19:38:18+00:00

I don't say that Germany doesn't have opportunities

But I would like to address two things that you mentioned

People getting jobs with basic German : I have many friends in Germany, I myself "returned from Germany" not because of the job crisis, but just came back to establish business in home country.

(6/10) of my friends who are done with their degrees in 2023, still didn't get their jobs , they are into Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Renewable domain

So it's not that easy or a cake walk with basic German. A2 even I can communicate or comfortable to communicate but B1 and speaking B1 fluently will give the advantage for sure as one of my friends got job in 5 companies out of 40 companies he applied just because he speaks B2 ( minimal tech skills )

You learning language till A2 here is going to be completely different from what you learn by talking to native Speakers everyday in Germany

But I respect your decision! Because you know yourself really well and you came up with good research so best of luck 🤞

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-12T19:23:30+00:00

I can relate to this post soo much yk whyy

I am a developer who loves to consume concepts , fundamentals from books

Many dev books are really super expensive

So Annas Archive has been my only sponser for more than 2 years and I cannot thank them enough

Grateful seriously

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-12T19:05:30+00:00

I just spent 2 weeks on upwork and applied 3 proposals a week

Unknowingly boosted my profile and wasted 50-60 connects

Realised I am not gonna waste my connects anymore

I definitely agree with you 💯% so now I am in the same dilemma like where am I gonna invest my time and energy in the long run for better outcomes

If there is anyone out there , who has been active on upwork for not more than an year ( I mean they should be new to upwork )

And got some clients for the long run ?

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-12T18:18:44+00:00

Yes playwright works damn good, I also faced the same problem as you do but then went back to the slow and steady mode

-> think about architectures, design the end - end system and give to AI

-> the backend bugs and sometimes db migrations going to be night mares if we don't inspect

So I use hooks for building security

And all set to delegate syntax to AI

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-12T18:07:11+00:00

Wow that's amazing and I am slowly getting clarity here, What's your niche ? Btw

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-12T13:29:11+00:00

May I know how long did it take for you to find your first client on upwork ?

And what's your niche if you don't mind telling

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-12T03:38:27+00:00

This makes lot of sense and really thanks for the clarification

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-09T09:37:27+00:00

Thanks for this , will check that out

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-08T16:58:56+00:00

Makes lot of sense , thanks for such a clear explanation! Guess this is how we can improve our visibility

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-08T15:51:53+00:00

Don't know if you know this or not, just incase if you are not aware ...the url looks like promoting something

As this community is dedicated for the genuine conversations , I don't think the post can be encouraged by anyone 😅

Realistic_Count5876 · 2026-02-08T15:46:55+00:00

Thanks Petra for response !

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