Tech IndustryJun 28, 2018
Junipertrying

Give up or try?

I feel I dont have much skills for this industry yet. I have a Master's in Computer Science. I know a little bit of everything like java, python, javascript, linux, networking, sql, AWS..... But, a very basic knowledge of these technologies. I have a lot of anxiety now. Should I give up? Or still there is a way I can survive and be successful in this industry? Also my question is what type of positions can I target with my current skills and then I could get a chance to grow? I am just trying hard because I have loans. Thanks

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eBay shagedelic Jun 28, 2018

Lose Yourself - Eminem

TrueCar Sax77 Jun 28, 2018

Have you considered being technical product or technical project manager? TPM’s are in demand

Juniper trying OP Jun 28, 2018

I just have 1 yr of experience as tech support

Amazon 123raj Jun 29, 2018

Really? Which company and also what does the work involve? Meetings mostly?

Juniper _I_ Jun 28, 2018

I am in the same boat !! Hang in there.. learn to find a balance in life.. it will work wonders !

Juniper trying OP Jun 28, 2018

Sounds good!:)

Oracle nogo Jun 28, 2018

How many yoe? Why do you feel you don't have much skills? Skills can always be honed if you are ready to put the effort and are dedicated. But before that, question to ask yourself is do you enjoy what you do? Also, software development needs constant learning. And because of the current sad state of interviews leetcoding if you want to change jobs. Are you game for all this?

Juniper trying OP Jun 28, 2018

1yr tech support experience. I am ready to put effort in algorithms/leetcoding. That would definitely help to crack an interview. But, I would need skills to survive in the job I think. Is there a position out there that would take me with my current skills? Thanks for the comment!

Oracle nogo Jun 28, 2018

Why can't you learn on your current job? I don't think people expect a lot from 1 yr experience. Try interviewing. All you need is leetcoding skills to crack interview

Amazon amznusr Jun 28, 2018

Don't give up. I don't even have a cs degree at all and now I'm an sde ii at Amazon. It just takes people like us extra time, but we can do it too!

Juniper trying OP Jun 28, 2018

:) 👍

Amazon amznusr Jun 28, 2018

A lot of bigger companies look for generalists because they can put them anywhere and those engineers can be productive. So I would try to get my foot in the door as a beginning software engineer at a mid to large size company

Expedia Wjzbk Jun 28, 2018

Sounds like you're suffering a bit from Imposter syndrome. Full stack dev looks like it may be in the cards for you based on current breadth of knowledge

Juniper trying OP Jun 28, 2018

Ok. Thanks

Synopsys ggwariors Jun 28, 2018

Do MBA

Juniper trying OP Jun 28, 2018

I just have 1yr tech support experience which could be pretty less to be successful after MBA right?

Expedia Wjzbk Jun 28, 2018

This has to be a troll as this advice couldnt be worse. No more school to rack up MORE debt - make money!

Microsoft aJb52Ys Jun 28, 2018

What part don’t you think you’re good at? Specific languages and libraries? Maintaining old code bases?

Amazon TCYOE-GTFO Jun 28, 2018

Bruh you've just done a lot of different things. Pick something up from what you're working on and just hone those skills. MS and actual on the job skills barely have any overlap. Don't worry.

Juniper trying OP Jun 28, 2018

Thanks

Facebook faFO24 Jun 28, 2018

Physics grad with 2 unfinished cs masters (dropped out) and no industry experience, now rocking GEs at E4 at FB. Believe in yourself and good things will come