Junior dev looking for advice! /u/Vascus_1 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi everyone,

I’ve just finished a year and a half working as a junior software developer for the same company. We’re a research institution handling a lot of tech prototypes, so I’ve had to juggle new technologies for every project we start.

While this has given me exposure to a wide range of tools and technologies, I feel like I haven’t been able to gain deep expertise in any specific language or framework. (It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve heard of someone in a similar situation struggling to change jobs because they lacked focused experience.) That said, I’ve gained a solid understanding of the bigger picture in projects, especially since I worked as a solo developer until fairly recently.

My experience so far includes backend and frontend development for various applications, managing code repositories, deployments, and configuring servers. However, I’m now looking to transition into cybersecurity, as this has been my goal from the start. I took my current role because I needed to secure my first job, but I’m now studying to earn certifications and make the move into cybersecurity.

At the same time, I’d like to change jobs. The salary at my current role isn’t great, and as the only person with knowledge of all of this , and also , I’ve been handling a lot of responsibility, which has led to burnout. I’m based in the EU and am also considering relocating, as the situation in my home country doesn’t look very promising.

I’ve been hesitant about changing jobs because I’m concerned about how the IT job market looks right now. On top of that, I barely have any free time between preparing for certification exams, work, and chores..

Do you have any advice for someone in my position? I’d really appreciate your insights!

Hi everyone,

I’ve just finished a year and a half working as a junior software developer for the same company. We’re a research institution handling a lot of tech prototypes, so I’ve had to juggle new technologies for every project we start.

While this has given me exposure to a wide range of tools and technologies, I feel like I haven’t been able to gain deep expertise in any specific language or framework. (It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve heard of someone in a similar situation struggling to change jobs because they lacked focused experience.) That said, I’ve gained a solid understanding of the bigger picture in projects, especially since I worked as a solo developer until fairly recently.

My experience so far includes backend and frontend development for various applications, managing code repositories, deployments, and configuring servers. However, I’m now looking to transition into cybersecurity, as this has been my goal from the start. I took my current role because I needed to secure my first job, but I’m now studying to earn certifications and make the move into cybersecurity.

At the same time, I’d like to change jobs. The salary at my current role isn’t great, and as the only person with knowledge of all of this , and also , I’ve been handling a lot of responsibility, which has led to burnout. I’m based in the EU and am also considering relocating, as the situation in my home country doesn’t look very promising.

I’ve been hesitant about changing jobs because I’m concerned about how the IT job market looks right now. On top of that, I barely have any free time between preparing for certification exams, work, and chores..

Do you have any advice for someone in my position? I’d really appreciate your insights!