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January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

currently working as a contractor, should i wait for full time conversion opportunities or should i start applying for new roles ? /u/Famous-Help-3572 CSCQ protests reddit

i was working at a large fintech company as a full time employee for 3 years and because i was scared of getting pipped since i had gotten a coaching plan, i decided to leave and got a contracting role.

during my interview process, they had told me that conversion opportunities are pretty high. In my current role, I am doing a pretty good job (i think based on manager feedbcack) and i was hoping that i can at least get a full time opportunity.

just last week, I heard that there was not going to be any net new roles within the company and my skip told me that for anyone to get a FT role, he said that a FTE would have to leave or quit and i backfill that role.

i chatted with my manager and he said to not worry about whether or not im going to lose my job right now because my contract is already established till at least july. but at this point, i want to start looking ahead. would yall recommend that i keep doing my job and hope for a FT offer with the company or should i apply for new jobs now…

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r/cscareerquestions i was working at a large fintech company as a full time employee for 3 years and because i was scared of getting pipped since i had gotten a coaching plan, i decided to leave and got a contracting role. during my interview process, they had told me that conversion opportunities are pretty high. In my current role, I am doing a pretty good job (i think based on manager feedbcack) and i was hoping that i can at least get a full time opportunity. just last week, I heard that there was not going to be any net new roles within the company and my skip told me that for anyone to get a FT role, he said that a FTE would have to leave or quit and i backfill that role. i chatted with my manager and he said to not worry about whether or not im going to lose my job right now because my contract is already established till at least july. but at this point, i want to start looking ahead. would yall recommend that i keep doing my job and hope for a FT offer with the company or should i apply for new jobs now… submitted by /u/Famous-Help-3572 [link] [comments]

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[link] [comments] i was working at a large fintech company as a full time employee for 3 years and because i was scared of getting pipped since i had gotten a coaching plan, i decided to leave and got a contracting role. during my interview process, they had told me that conversion opportunities are pretty high. In my current role, I am doing a pretty good job (i think based on manager feedbcack) and i was hoping that i can at least get a full time opportunity. just last week, I heard that there was not going to be any net new roles within the company and my skip told me that for anyone to get a FT role, he said that a FTE would have to leave or quit and i backfill that role. i chatted with my manager and he said to not worry about whether or not im going to lose my job right now because my contract is already established till at least july. but at this point, i want to start looking ahead. would yall recommend that i keep doing my job and hope for a FT offer with the company or should i apply for new jobs now… submitted by /u/Famous-Help-3572 [link] [comments]

January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

Visa sponsorship in 2025 from Europe, what are your predictions? /u/ContributionNo3013 CSCQ protests reddit

I mean from Europe to US. I know that before layoffs it was common practice to sponsor visa in FAANG-s but after well known tech crisis everything fell apart. What do you think will be in the future? Musk has said that he will defend a H1B1 visas but after all it is up to the company to decide.

Does a single L4/L5 have any serious chance to relocate without referral?

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r/cscareerquestions I mean from Europe to US. I know that before layoffs it was common practice to sponsor visa in FAANG-s but after well known tech crisis everything fell apart. What do you think will be in the future? Musk has said that he will defend a H1B1 visas but after all it is up to the company to decide. Does a single L4/L5 have any serious chance to relocate without referral? submitted by /u/ContributionNo3013 [link] [comments]

Does a single L4/L5 have any serious chance to relocate without referral?

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[link] [comments] I mean from Europe to US. I know that before layoffs it was common practice to sponsor visa in FAANG-s but after well known tech crisis everything fell apart. What do you think will be in the future? Musk has said that he will defend a H1B1 visas but after all it is up to the company to decide. Does a single L4/L5 have any serious chance to relocate without referral? submitted by /u/ContributionNo3013 [link] [comments]

January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

Where is the luck in getting a job? /u/Splatrick12 CSCQ protests reddit

Often I see people on here talking about luck in getting a job. Where does luck take on a significant role in the recruiting process specifically? How can the role of luck in these areas of the recruiting process be minimized?

(Ignoring more big picture stuff like zip code you are born in etc.)

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r/cscareerquestions Often I see people on here talking about luck in getting a job. Where does luck take on a significant role in the recruiting process specifically? How can the role of luck in these areas of the recruiting process be minimized? (Ignoring more big picture stuff like zip code you are born in etc.) submitted by /u/Splatrick12 [link] [comments]

(Ignoring more big picture stuff like zip code you are born in etc.)

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[link] [comments] Often I see people on here talking about luck in getting a job. Where does luck take on a significant role in the recruiting process specifically? How can the role of luck in these areas of the recruiting process be minimized? (Ignoring more big picture stuff like zip code you are born in etc.) submitted by /u/Splatrick12 [link] [comments]

January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

on a contract for 9 months with a company and its my 3rd month in, how should i explain this out ? /u/Famous-Help-3572 CSCQ protests reddit

so i left my last company back in november and have been working at my current role for 3 months now. I am now starting to apply for full time roles again and was wondering if i should go ahead and put my current job on my resume. I was thinking of not putting it on there because im worried that my interviewer would be like what is this ? but did not want them to think that im not also doing anything right now either.

if i were to leave it off on my resume, should i leave my last employer on there as

startdate -> present ?

or should i actually put the date that i had left. would love to hear feedback on this. thanks !

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r/cscareerquestions so i left my last company back in november and have been working at my current role for 3 months now. I am now starting to apply for full time roles again and was wondering if i should go ahead and put my current job on my resume. I was thinking of not putting it on there because im worried that my interviewer would be like what is this ? but did not want them to think that im not also doing anything right now either. if i were to leave it off on my resume, should i leave my last employer on there as startdate -> present ? or should i actually put the date that i had left. would love to hear feedback on this. thanks ! submitted by /u/Famous-Help-3572 [link] [comments]

if i were to leave it off on my resume, should i leave my last employer on there as

startdate -> present ?

or should i actually put the date that i had left. would love to hear feedback on this. thanks !

submitted by /u/Famous-Help-3572
[link] [comments] so i left my last company back in november and have been working at my current role for 3 months now. I am now starting to apply for full time roles again and was wondering if i should go ahead and put my current job on my resume. I was thinking of not putting it on there because im worried that my interviewer would be like what is this ? but did not want them to think that im not also doing anything right now either. if i were to leave it off on my resume, should i leave my last employer on there as startdate -> present ? or should i actually put the date that i had left. would love to hear feedback on this. thanks ! submitted by /u/Famous-Help-3572 [link] [comments]

January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

Which company besides Amazon, managers are required to fire a certain # of employee each year? /u/According_Ice6515 CSCQ protests reddit

Question in the title. Just curious. And are you a big fan of a system where each year, the managers are required to choose at least 1 or 2 people from their team to get fired?

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r/cscareerquestions Question in the title. Just curious. And are you a big fan of a system where each year, the managers are required to choose at least 1 or 2 people from their team to get fired? submitted by /u/According_Ice6515 [link] [comments]

Question in the title. Just curious. And are you a big fan of a system where each year, the managers are required to choose at least 1 or 2 people from their team to get fired?

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[link] [comments] Question in the title. Just curious. And are you a big fan of a system where each year, the managers are required to choose at least 1 or 2 people from their team to get fired? submitted by /u/According_Ice6515 [link] [comments]

January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

Top Dev quit, all responsibilities falling on me, should I ask for a raise? /u/Lanky-Ad4698 CSCQ protests reddit

Cross functional team, tech side was super lean.

Me, another regular dev, and top dev that has now left.

This top dev had lots of breath, but no depth. So everything is on fire now that he left, projects on hold, bugs everywhere cause of him…

Other dev and me are overburdened now by everything. I am now designated as lead for some of these projects.

We are trying to hire someone permanent, but this is going to take a while. So to lower the barrier and get some a bit quicker a bit we are looking for short term contractor to get some critical projects out.

But all the while this is happening, should I ask for compensation increase? My accountability, replies, and workload has like 5x..

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r/cscareerquestions Cross functional team, tech side was super lean. Me, another regular dev, and top dev that has now left. This top dev had lots of breath, but no depth. So everything is on fire now that he left, projects on hold, bugs everywhere cause of him… Other dev and me are overburdened now by everything. I am now designated as lead for some of these projects. We are trying to hire someone permanent, but this is going to take a while. So to lower the barrier and get some a bit quicker a bit we are looking for short term contractor to get some critical projects out. But all the while this is happening, should I ask for compensation increase? My accountability, replies, and workload has like 5x.. submitted by /u/Lanky-Ad4698 [link] [comments]

Cross functional team, tech side was super lean.

Me, another regular dev, and top dev that has now left.

This top dev had lots of breath, but no depth. So everything is on fire now that he left, projects on hold, bugs everywhere cause of him…

Other dev and me are overburdened now by everything. I am now designated as lead for some of these projects.

But all the while this is happening, should I ask for compensation increase? My accountability, replies, and workload has like 5x..

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[link] [comments] Cross functional team, tech side was super lean. Me, another regular dev, and top dev that has now left. This top dev had lots of breath, but no depth. So everything is on fire now that he left, projects on hold, bugs everywhere cause of him… Other dev and me are overburdened now by everything. I am now designated as lead for some of these projects. We are trying to hire someone permanent, but this is going to take a while. So to lower the barrier and get some a bit quicker a bit we are looking for short term contractor to get some critical projects out. But all the while this is happening, should I ask for compensation increase? My accountability, replies, and workload has like 5x.. submitted by /u/Lanky-Ad4698 [link] [comments]

January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

I want to work 3 months/ year from another state or country. How to make this realistically happen? /u/No-External3221 CSCQ protests reddit

This is a long-term lifestyle goal. Currently, I work in Big Tech company in a place with crappy winters. I like the idea of being to get away for a few months to a place that is culturally different and also warmer/ sunnier.

I’m fine with working from an office, so working from the same company’s office in TX, AZ, or ideally a foreign country would be fine.

My goal now is to work for several years until I get to a level of knowledge where I have high leverage/ bargaining power, then breach the topic with my manager. I know that there is a general push for return to office for many tech companies, but I’m hoping that I can make this happen.

Any insights on how to make this work? TIA.

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r/cscareerquestions This is a long-term lifestyle goal. Currently, I work in Big Tech company in a place with crappy winters. I like the idea of being to get away for a few months to a place that is culturally different and also warmer/ sunnier. I’m fine with working from an office, so working from the same company’s office in TX, AZ, or ideally a foreign country would be fine. My goal now is to work for several years until I get to a level of knowledge where I have high leverage/ bargaining power, then breach the topic with my manager. I know that there is a general push for return to office for many tech companies, but I’m hoping that I can make this happen. Any insights on how to make this work? TIA. submitted by /u/No-External3221 [link] [comments]

I’m fine with working from an office, so working from the same company’s office in TX, AZ, or ideally a foreign country would be fine.

Any insights on how to make this work? TIA.

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[link] [comments] This is a long-term lifestyle goal. Currently, I work in Big Tech company in a place with crappy winters. I like the idea of being to get away for a few months to a place that is culturally different and also warmer/ sunnier. I’m fine with working from an office, so working from the same company’s office in TX, AZ, or ideally a foreign country would be fine. My goal now is to work for several years until I get to a level of knowledge where I have high leverage/ bargaining power, then breach the topic with my manager. I know that there is a general push for return to office for many tech companies, but I’m hoping that I can make this happen. Any insights on how to make this work? TIA. submitted by /u/No-External3221 [link] [comments]

January 27, 2025cscareerquestions

Delaying employment start date because I am getting married. /u/conan152 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi, for context: I was offered a job in November 2024, and the original start date was supposed to be around that time. However, the employer delayed my start date until March 2025, citing that they were “overstaffed.” My circumstances have since changed as I’m currently planning my wedding and sorting things out, meaning I won’t be able to start until July. Would this potentially be an issue for the employer? And is it common for employers to allow such adjustments?

EDIT: To elaborate, I am a foreign worker dependent on a visa. Last November, my employment was delayed because the company was overstaffed at the time. While I was still in the U.S., they advised me to return to Asia to enjoy the holidays and planned for me to start in March 2025. However, my plans have since changed and my fiancé is coming home by early of July— we’re getting married—so I am now looking to postpone my employment until last week of July before returning abroad.

Thoughts are appreciated.

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r/cscareerquestions Hi, for context: I was offered a job in November 2024, and the original start date was supposed to be around that time. However, the employer delayed my start date until March 2025, citing that they were “overstaffed.” My circumstances have since changed as I’m currently planning my wedding and sorting things out, meaning I won’t be able to start until July. Would this potentially be an issue for the employer? And is it common for employers to allow such adjustments? EDIT: To elaborate, I am a foreign worker dependent on a visa. Last November, my employment was delayed because the company was overstaffed at the time. While I was still in the U.S., they advised me to return to Asia to enjoy the holidays and planned for me to start in March 2025. However, my plans have since changed and my fiancé is coming home by early of July— we’re getting married—so I am now looking to postpone my employment until last week of July before returning abroad. Thoughts are appreciated. submitted by /u/conan152 [link] [comments]

Thoughts are appreciated.

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[link] [comments] Hi, for context: I was offered a job in November 2024, and the original start date was supposed to be around that time. However, the employer delayed my start date until March 2025, citing that they were “overstaffed.” My circumstances have since changed as I’m currently planning my wedding and sorting things out, meaning I won’t be able to start until July. Would this potentially be an issue for the employer? And is it common for employers to allow such adjustments? EDIT: To elaborate, I am a foreign worker dependent on a visa. Last November, my employment was delayed because the company was overstaffed at the time. While I was still in the U.S., they advised me to return to Asia to enjoy the holidays and planned for me to start in March 2025. However, my plans have since changed and my fiancé is coming home by early of July— we’re getting married—so I am now looking to postpone my employment until last week of July before returning abroad. Thoughts are appreciated. submitted by /u/conan152 [link] [comments]