Compensation is not bad since the recruiters are so desperate to fill their jobs asap that you can ask for the world without any attention to internal compression.
It’s a dog eat dog world now. No longer is Gap the company that values or supports family or cares about employee engagement, loyalty or tenure. You move up by who you know and how you look. Forget about diversity in the workplace. That’s all lip service. If you’re white and tall, this place is perfect for you.
I was laid off from Amazon after working for 1.5 yrs there as an SDE 1. Didn't search much for jobs then, since I wanted some time for myself. Its been 1 year since. I want to know how much does the career gap matter in the resume? And how do I approach the companies for jobs? Previous tc: 24 LPA ...Read more
Here’s what I put on my linked in that nailed me some roles. Title: Bringer of Life Description: - Created, icubated, and birthed human being over 9 month period to increase family head count - Monitored and ensured stability of newborn health metrics - Generated X amount of life sustaining nu...Read more
I want to give myself 6months to complete hobby projects. I will be in job market once I am done executing my ideas. How can I address this Gap? I don't want to disclose my side hustle to limit my chances of getting hired. Don't want my future employer to think that I will not be giving my 100% ...Read more
Working As L4 SDE amazon for last 2 years I have become A 5 times a day fapping, sad, Obese 25 year old man putting in 80+ hr work weeks. Burnt out by constant Re-orgs, layoffs and manager changes along with PIP threats from Manager when I pushback. Work is meaningless, busy work. No promo in sigh...Read more
Does Zoho hire employees who have taken a gap of 1 year or one and half years after graduation/inbetween job change? What's the interview process like for lateral hires with 4+yrs of experience,is it similar to fresher?
I am on a forced vacation because of a visa issue from 4 months and expected an other 2-4 months. Waiting for my work authorization. Will I face any major issues during my interviews? Please comment any suggestions. Thanks! Yoe: 5 Old TC: 180k, current: 0
I have to go back to my home country for a year to take care of my dad ☹️ He needs me! Is my career finished? What should I write on my resume?! What should I tell HM if by slight chance passed resume screening?!? Help please l! Can’t sleep from stress! I’m already 38 and have wasted lot of time i...Read more
Considering taking a gap year soon. Not planning to work on projects or add to resume in any way during that year (although maybe it happens). Planning to travel the world and visit the countries I have dreamed about since childhood. I will start leetcoding and interview prep towards the end in prep...Read more
Been for almost 3 years in this industry as SDE. Wanted to ask the experienced folks who have worked in India - How are career gaps of 3-4 months perceived? Will it make it difficult to get a new job? Yoe: ~3 Tc: 29L
Any advice for me if I decide to find a new job under a year at my current? I already have a few roles in the past where I have less then a year in. I’m just trying to find the best fit for me.
Why aren’t mid-career gap years / sabbaticals more common? I mean most people in tech make enough to take a break, don’t you people ever feel burnt out and need to recover? How do you guys keep grinding non-stop?
Hi folks Is it impossible to get calls from top product based companies after a career gap of 2 years? Job options specific to India How often have u seen employees taking break and joining FAANG and top product based companies Currently working in one of legacy Middleware platform and oracle int...Read more
A friend of mine was attending grad school with me. But she didn't start her career right away as she wanted to focus on new born baby. Now, she is entering job market with 3-year gap on resume. While she was stay at home mom, she took some online courses to keep her skill active. But, her first tw...Read more
Since a lot of this industry is just leet coding for interviews, useless meetings, documentation, and company politics, does it really impact someone that exits and pursues something else. They can probably come back without much hassle right, just some catching up on the latest framework or whateve...Read more
I was put on focus weeks ago, don't want to fight against it and decide to take some break (probably a few months) after I leave amazon. 1. For recruiters and managers, is it a red flag to have gap between jobs? 2. What should I say if they asked the reason about leaving amazon, I suppose "lay off"...Read more
My wife is looking for a job after a gap of 8 years.. She had 6.5 years of experiences in software industry as a Quality Assurance.. As she is trying after a gap, She didn’t get any calls from companies and also companies dropping off due to gap in career. Only call we are getting from consultancy c...Read more
Hey Blind Fam, Sorry for long post ahead. please read if you have some time. I am a 2021 graduate in india( Quite good University) . I wanted to know if its advisable to take a career gap after working for around a year in the industry ( 1.5+ YOE including internships)? I am struggling with motiv...Read more
I have lost my job some 20 days back. I am getting interviewed for many other companies. As I was part of FAANG i am getting lot of opportunities but i see my last job didn't have good skills which is needed to crack current job market. I feel I need to upgrade myself and I am taking some courses fr...Read more
Currently in tech job. I want to quit and start a business. Wondering that if the business doesn't do very well and I have to come back to tech job, this career gap of 2-3 years be a problem? What do you think?