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How to Show a Brief Return to a Former Employer /u/ib_dropout CSCQ protests reddit

How to Show a Brief Return to a Former Employer /u/ib_dropout CSCQ protests reddit

I’m trying to polish my work history, but I’m stuck on how to present a tricky timeline:

• Worked at Company A for ~2 years.

• Left for Big Tech but came back to Company A ~1 year later due to mass layoffs.

• Stayed at Company A for ~6 months before leaving again for a fully remote role at a global company (due to unforeseen family circumstances requiring full remote flexibility).

The 6-month stint back at Company A feels like a red flag if not explained, but I obviously can’t write the full backstory on every application. Should I just leave it out entirely or include it?

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​r/cscareerquestions I’m trying to polish my work history, but I’m stuck on how to present a tricky timeline: • Worked at Company A for ~2 years. • Left for Big Tech but came back to Company A ~1 year later due to mass layoffs. • Stayed at Company A for ~6 months before leaving again for a fully remote role at a global company (due to unforeseen family circumstances requiring full remote flexibility). The 6-month stint back at Company A feels like a red flag if not explained, but I obviously can’t write the full backstory on every application. Should I just leave it out entirely or include it? submitted by /u/ib_dropout [link] [comments] 

I’m trying to polish my work history, but I’m stuck on how to present a tricky timeline:

• Worked at Company A for ~2 years.

• Left for Big Tech but came back to Company A ~1 year later due to mass layoffs.

• Stayed at Company A for ~6 months before leaving again for a fully remote role at a global company (due to unforeseen family circumstances requiring full remote flexibility).

The 6-month stint back at Company A feels like a red flag if not explained, but I obviously can’t write the full backstory on every application. Should I just leave it out entirely or include it?

submitted by /u/ib_dropout
[link] [comments]  I’m trying to polish my work history, but I’m stuck on how to present a tricky timeline: • Worked at Company A for ~2 years. • Left for Big Tech but came back to Company A ~1 year later due to mass layoffs. • Stayed at Company A for ~6 months before leaving again for a fully remote role at a global company (due to unforeseen family circumstances requiring full remote flexibility). The 6-month stint back at Company A feels like a red flag if not explained, but I obviously can’t write the full backstory on every application. Should I just leave it out entirely or include it? submitted by /u/ib_dropout [link] [comments]

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Shifting Focus to SWE/SDE Roles: Need Help Tailoring Experience and Projects /u/rahulrao1313 CSCQ protests reddit

Shifting Focus to SWE/SDE Roles: Need Help Tailoring Experience and Projects /u/rahulrao1313 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi guys,

I’m currently looking for entry-level roles in AI/ML and Data Science, but I’ve noticed there are very few openings for fresh graduates. As a result, I’m trying to pivot and tailor my resume toward Software Engineer (SWE) or Software Development Engineer (SDE) positions.

My background:

  • Most of my internship experience and projects are focused on AI/ML and Data Science.
  • I have a few projects related to SWE, but they’re limited compared to my ML/DS work.

I’m looking for advice on:

  1. What type of projects will strengthen my SWE/SDE resume? (e.g., building full-stack apps, open-source contributions, backend systems, etc.)
  2. How can I showcase my AI/ML and DS skills in a way that appeals to SWE/SDE recruiters?
  3. Any additional tips on transitioning from a DS/AI-focused profile to a SWE/SDE-focused one?

I’d appreciate suggestions on relevant projects, skills to learn, or anything else that will make me a strong candidate for SWE/SDE roles.

Thanks in advance for your help! 😊

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​r/cscareerquestions Hi guys, I’m currently looking for entry-level roles in AI/ML and Data Science, but I’ve noticed there are very few openings for fresh graduates. As a result, I’m trying to pivot and tailor my resume toward Software Engineer (SWE) or Software Development Engineer (SDE) positions. My background: Most of my internship experience and projects are focused on AI/ML and Data Science. I have a few projects related to SWE, but they’re limited compared to my ML/DS work. I’m looking for advice on: What type of projects will strengthen my SWE/SDE resume? (e.g., building full-stack apps, open-source contributions, backend systems, etc.) How can I showcase my AI/ML and DS skills in a way that appeals to SWE/SDE recruiters? Any additional tips on transitioning from a DS/AI-focused profile to a SWE/SDE-focused one? I’d appreciate suggestions on relevant projects, skills to learn, or anything else that will make me a strong candidate for SWE/SDE roles. Thanks in advance for your help! 😊 submitted by /u/rahulrao1313 [link] [comments] 

Hi guys,

I’m currently looking for entry-level roles in AI/ML and Data Science, but I’ve noticed there are very few openings for fresh graduates. As a result, I’m trying to pivot and tailor my resume toward Software Engineer (SWE) or Software Development Engineer (SDE) positions.

My background:

  • Most of my internship experience and projects are focused on AI/ML and Data Science.
  • I have a few projects related to SWE, but they’re limited compared to my ML/DS work.

I’m looking for advice on:

  1. What type of projects will strengthen my SWE/SDE resume? (e.g., building full-stack apps, open-source contributions, backend systems, etc.)
  2. How can I showcase my AI/ML and DS skills in a way that appeals to SWE/SDE recruiters?
  3. Any additional tips on transitioning from a DS/AI-focused profile to a SWE/SDE-focused one?

I’d appreciate suggestions on relevant projects, skills to learn, or anything else that will make me a strong candidate for SWE/SDE roles.

Thanks in advance for your help! 😊

submitted by /u/rahulrao1313
[link] [comments]  Hi guys, I’m currently looking for entry-level roles in AI/ML and Data Science, but I’ve noticed there are very few openings for fresh graduates. As a result, I’m trying to pivot and tailor my resume toward Software Engineer (SWE) or Software Development Engineer (SDE) positions. My background: Most of my internship experience and projects are focused on AI/ML and Data Science. I have a few projects related to SWE, but they’re limited compared to my ML/DS work. I’m looking for advice on: What type of projects will strengthen my SWE/SDE resume? (e.g., building full-stack apps, open-source contributions, backend systems, etc.) How can I showcase my AI/ML and DS skills in a way that appeals to SWE/SDE recruiters? Any additional tips on transitioning from a DS/AI-focused profile to a SWE/SDE-focused one? I’d appreciate suggestions on relevant projects, skills to learn, or anything else that will make me a strong candidate for SWE/SDE roles. Thanks in advance for your help! 😊 submitted by /u/rahulrao1313 [link] [comments]

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Want systems roles, but keep getting firmware jobs as a junior dev. /u/Master_Ad2532 CSCQ protests reddit

Want systems roles, but keep getting firmware jobs as a junior dev. /u/Master_Ad2532 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi everyone, first some terminologies which might not be common internationally:
OA = Online Assesment
PPO = idk the full-form, it basically means u get a full-time offer after an intern
CP = Competitive Programming
on-campus = Roles offered by companies that come directly to your uni
off-campus = Roles you’re searching for on your own/outside the help of your uni

<context>
I’m about to graduate next year in April (BTech in CS from a good and reputed uni). I already have a job lined up via PPO in a big American hardware company (good TC for my country) for a firmware role. Now I’ve never liked webdev/appdev or any kind of “user-facing” role. Pretty much since the start of my uni, I’ve always focused more on systems domain and my projects reflect that (making a shell from scratch, making an async executor, etc.). Best way I could describe it is that I love engineering computers, but not engineering products.
Now, though I was satisfied and happy with the work I was going to be doing, I’ve heard bad things about the work culture in the specific team I’m most likely going to be joining. So, I started searching around again. Eventually through LinkedIn I landed another winter intern in an America-based startup who I’m really excited to be working for (they use a very popular memory-safe language for their work, and I’m a big fan of that). This is also a firmware role.
</context>
Here’s my issue, during my search both during on-campus and off-campus, since my profile is so niche (no todo application, no website clones, etc.) I don’t really fit in the requirements of a regular tech role. So, I never really get into the door of most companies (not even OA). And I didn’t do CP in uni, so in on-campus opportunities I couldn’t clear OAs since most of them asked CP (I’m good at “normal” DSA i.e Leetcode and would get up-to-speed with some practice). For those that I did get through to, I ended up getting the job i.e only got through in the intern for that PPO job and this winter intern. That’s my concern. I really love to work in these places, but I don’t want to be cornered into an even smaller niche of systems than I wanted. I can (and would love to) work on databases, kernels, optimisation tasks, networking-related stuff, even backend works fine for me. However, from what I’ve looked at, none of them want to hire a junior dev or an intern for these roles, or atleast I didn’t see one.

How do I ensure a career path where I get to work in these systems roles while not becoming solidifed as a niche embedded software engineer? I need more information on if systems roles are out there for junior devs too, and if so how to prepare for them and use my experience in embedded as a leverage, given there’s probably a big knowledge overlap with someone who already operates at that low-level.

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​r/cscareerquestions Hi everyone, first some terminologies which might not be common internationally: OA = Online Assesment PPO = idk the full-form, it basically means u get a full-time offer after an intern CP = Competitive Programming on-campus = Roles offered by companies that come directly to your uni off-campus = Roles you’re searching for on your own/outside the help of your uni <context> I’m about to graduate next year in April (BTech in CS from a good and reputed uni). I already have a job lined up via PPO in a big American hardware company (good TC for my country) for a firmware role. Now I’ve never liked webdev/appdev or any kind of “user-facing” role. Pretty much since the start of my uni, I’ve always focused more on systems domain and my projects reflect that (making a shell from scratch, making an async executor, etc.). Best way I could describe it is that I love engineering computers, but not engineering products. Now, though I was satisfied and happy with the work I was going to be doing, I’ve heard bad things about the work culture in the specific team I’m most likely going to be joining. So, I started searching around again. Eventually through LinkedIn I landed another winter intern in an America-based startup who I’m really excited to be working for (they use a very popular memory-safe language for their work, and I’m a big fan of that). This is also a firmware role. </context> Here’s my issue, during my search both during on-campus and off-campus, since my profile is so niche (no todo application, no website clones, etc.) I don’t really fit in the requirements of a regular tech role. So, I never really get into the door of most companies (not even OA). And I didn’t do CP in uni, so in on-campus opportunities I couldn’t clear OAs since most of them asked CP (I’m good at “normal” DSA i.e Leetcode and would get up-to-speed with some practice). For those that I did get through to, I ended up getting the job i.e only got through in the intern for that PPO job and this winter intern. That’s my concern. I really love to work in these places, but I don’t want to be cornered into an even smaller niche of systems than I wanted. I can (and would love to) work on databases, kernels, optimisation tasks, networking-related stuff, even backend works fine for me. However, from what I’ve looked at, none of them want to hire a junior dev or an intern for these roles, or atleast I didn’t see one. How do I ensure a career path where I get to work in these systems roles while not becoming solidifed as a niche embedded software engineer? I need more information on if systems roles are out there for junior devs too, and if so how to prepare for them and use my experience in embedded as a leverage, given there’s probably a big knowledge overlap with someone who already operates at that low-level. submitted by /u/Master_Ad2532 [link] [comments] 

Hi everyone, first some terminologies which might not be common internationally:
OA = Online Assesment
PPO = idk the full-form, it basically means u get a full-time offer after an intern
CP = Competitive Programming
on-campus = Roles offered by companies that come directly to your uni
off-campus = Roles you’re searching for on your own/outside the help of your uni

<context>
I’m about to graduate next year in April (BTech in CS from a good and reputed uni). I already have a job lined up via PPO in a big American hardware company (good TC for my country) for a firmware role. Now I’ve never liked webdev/appdev or any kind of “user-facing” role. Pretty much since the start of my uni, I’ve always focused more on systems domain and my projects reflect that (making a shell from scratch, making an async executor, etc.). Best way I could describe it is that I love engineering computers, but not engineering products.
Now, though I was satisfied and happy with the work I was going to be doing, I’ve heard bad things about the work culture in the specific team I’m most likely going to be joining. So, I started searching around again. Eventually through LinkedIn I landed another winter intern in an America-based startup who I’m really excited to be working for (they use a very popular memory-safe language for their work, and I’m a big fan of that). This is also a firmware role.
</context>
Here’s my issue, during my search both during on-campus and off-campus, since my profile is so niche (no todo application, no website clones, etc.) I don’t really fit in the requirements of a regular tech role. So, I never really get into the door of most companies (not even OA). And I didn’t do CP in uni, so in on-campus opportunities I couldn’t clear OAs since most of them asked CP (I’m good at “normal” DSA i.e Leetcode and would get up-to-speed with some practice). For those that I did get through to, I ended up getting the job i.e only got through in the intern for that PPO job and this winter intern. That’s my concern. I really love to work in these places, but I don’t want to be cornered into an even smaller niche of systems than I wanted. I can (and would love to) work on databases, kernels, optimisation tasks, networking-related stuff, even backend works fine for me. However, from what I’ve looked at, none of them want to hire a junior dev or an intern for these roles, or atleast I didn’t see one.

How do I ensure a career path where I get to work in these systems roles while not becoming solidifed as a niche embedded software engineer? I need more information on if systems roles are out there for junior devs too, and if so how to prepare for them and use my experience in embedded as a leverage, given there’s probably a big knowledge overlap with someone who already operates at that low-level.

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[link] [comments]  Hi everyone, first some terminologies which might not be common internationally: OA = Online Assesment PPO = idk the full-form, it basically means u get a full-time offer after an intern CP = Competitive Programming on-campus = Roles offered by companies that come directly to your uni off-campus = Roles you’re searching for on your own/outside the help of your uni <context> I’m about to graduate next year in April (BTech in CS from a good and reputed uni). I already have a job lined up via PPO in a big American hardware company (good TC for my country) for a firmware role. Now I’ve never liked webdev/appdev or any kind of “user-facing” role. Pretty much since the start of my uni, I’ve always focused more on systems domain and my projects reflect that (making a shell from scratch, making an async executor, etc.). Best way I could describe it is that I love engineering computers, but not engineering products. Now, though I was satisfied and happy with the work I was going to be doing, I’ve heard bad things about the work culture in the specific team I’m most likely going to be joining. So, I started searching around again. Eventually through LinkedIn I landed another winter intern in an America-based startup who I’m really excited to be working for (they use a very popular memory-safe language for their work, and I’m a big fan of that). This is also a firmware role. </context> Here’s my issue, during my search both during on-campus and off-campus, since my profile is so niche (no todo application, no website clones, etc.) I don’t really fit in the requirements of a regular tech role. So, I never really get into the door of most companies (not even OA). And I didn’t do CP in uni, so in on-campus opportunities I couldn’t clear OAs since most of them asked CP (I’m good at “normal” DSA i.e Leetcode and would get up-to-speed with some practice). For those that I did get through to, I ended up getting the job i.e only got through in the intern for that PPO job and this winter intern. That’s my concern. I really love to work in these places, but I don’t want to be cornered into an even smaller niche of systems than I wanted. I can (and would love to) work on databases, kernels, optimisation tasks, networking-related stuff, even backend works fine for me. However, from what I’ve looked at, none of them want to hire a junior dev or an intern for these roles, or atleast I didn’t see one. How do I ensure a career path where I get to work in these systems roles while not becoming solidifed as a niche embedded software engineer? I need more information on if systems roles are out there for junior devs too, and if so how to prepare for them and use my experience in embedded as a leverage, given there’s probably a big knowledge overlap with someone who already operates at that low-level. submitted by /u/Master_Ad2532 [link] [comments]

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Which should I take? /u/1yian CSCQ protests reddit

Which should I take? /u/1yian CSCQ protests reddit

Hi,

I recently got a job offer and I’m struggling to decide between the two opportunities.

My current job is Senior Data Scientist and the TC 170K all in . The job is at a traditional corporate F500 company that is not in the tech industry at all. 3 days in person, 2 days remote a week. I am interested in the general AI/ML space, but this company’s infra very young so my work will be a lot of setting things up and establishing MLOps best practices. I also have high visibility with execs but moving up within this company would likely mean moving out of tech and more into management.

The job offer I received is MLOps Engineer at a tech consulting company, and the TC is about 146K all in. Fully remote, and the MLOps Infra/Standards are much more fleshed out.

To me, as I’m early in my career, I’m considering the second one because it seemingly allows for more focused growth in a specific field that’s growing fast. Also the remote is a plus, but the main hesitancy is with compensation. I’m curious what y’all would take if you were in my situation, just so I can get some perspective.

Thanks!

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​r/cscareerquestions Hi, I recently got a job offer and I’m struggling to decide between the two opportunities. My current job is Senior Data Scientist and the TC 170K all in . The job is at a traditional corporate F500 company that is not in the tech industry at all. 3 days in person, 2 days remote a week. I am interested in the general AI/ML space, but this company’s infra very young so my work will be a lot of setting things up and establishing MLOps best practices. I also have high visibility with execs but moving up within this company would likely mean moving out of tech and more into management. The job offer I received is MLOps Engineer at a tech consulting company, and the TC is about 146K all in. Fully remote, and the MLOps Infra/Standards are much more fleshed out. To me, as I’m early in my career, I’m considering the second one because it seemingly allows for more focused growth in a specific field that’s growing fast. Also the remote is a plus, but the main hesitancy is with compensation. I’m curious what y’all would take if you were in my situation, just so I can get some perspective. Thanks! submitted by /u/1yian [link] [comments] 

Hi,

I recently got a job offer and I’m struggling to decide between the two opportunities.

My current job is Senior Data Scientist and the TC 170K all in . The job is at a traditional corporate F500 company that is not in the tech industry at all. 3 days in person, 2 days remote a week. I am interested in the general AI/ML space, but this company’s infra very young so my work will be a lot of setting things up and establishing MLOps best practices. I also have high visibility with execs but moving up within this company would likely mean moving out of tech and more into management.

The job offer I received is MLOps Engineer at a tech consulting company, and the TC is about 146K all in. Fully remote, and the MLOps Infra/Standards are much more fleshed out.

To me, as I’m early in my career, I’m considering the second one because it seemingly allows for more focused growth in a specific field that’s growing fast. Also the remote is a plus, but the main hesitancy is with compensation. I’m curious what y’all would take if you were in my situation, just so I can get some perspective.

Thanks!

submitted by /u/1yian
[link] [comments]  Hi, I recently got a job offer and I’m struggling to decide between the two opportunities. My current job is Senior Data Scientist and the TC 170K all in . The job is at a traditional corporate F500 company that is not in the tech industry at all. 3 days in person, 2 days remote a week. I am interested in the general AI/ML space, but this company’s infra very young so my work will be a lot of setting things up and establishing MLOps best practices. I also have high visibility with execs but moving up within this company would likely mean moving out of tech and more into management. The job offer I received is MLOps Engineer at a tech consulting company, and the TC is about 146K all in. Fully remote, and the MLOps Infra/Standards are much more fleshed out. To me, as I’m early in my career, I’m considering the second one because it seemingly allows for more focused growth in a specific field that’s growing fast. Also the remote is a plus, but the main hesitancy is with compensation. I’m curious what y’all would take if you were in my situation, just so I can get some perspective. Thanks! submitted by /u/1yian [link] [comments]

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Am I the only Dev who got brain fog from these visually intense Retro boards? /u/bice-boca CSCQ protests reddit

Am I the only Dev who got brain fog from these visually intense Retro boards? /u/bice-boca CSCQ protests reddit

I have observerved that some people like to spend hours to make Retrospective boards unique, cool, shiny, spectacular e.g. like this one.

Am I the only one whose brain gets frozen when I see such a board which I know I need to work on right after? It’s so much visual noise for me, sometimes my teammate creates boards similar like this and I sit there for ~2 minutes zooming out from the conversation, because I try to understand the picture and I feel lost and stressed.

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​r/cscareerquestions I have observerved that some people like to spend hours to make Retrospective boards unique, cool, shiny, spectacular e.g. like this one. Am I the only one whose brain gets frozen when I see such a board which I know I need to work on right after? It’s so much visual noise for me, sometimes my teammate creates boards similar like this and I sit there for ~2 minutes zooming out from the conversation, because I try to understand the picture and I feel lost and stressed. submitted by /u/bice-boca [link] [comments] 

I have observerved that some people like to spend hours to make Retrospective boards unique, cool, shiny, spectacular e.g. like this one.

Am I the only one whose brain gets frozen when I see such a board which I know I need to work on right after? It’s so much visual noise for me, sometimes my teammate creates boards similar like this and I sit there for ~2 minutes zooming out from the conversation, because I try to understand the picture and I feel lost and stressed.

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[link] [comments]  I have observerved that some people like to spend hours to make Retrospective boards unique, cool, shiny, spectacular e.g. like this one. Am I the only one whose brain gets frozen when I see such a board which I know I need to work on right after? It’s so much visual noise for me, sometimes my teammate creates boards similar like this and I sit there for ~2 minutes zooming out from the conversation, because I try to understand the picture and I feel lost and stressed. submitted by /u/bice-boca [link] [comments]

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I got a job offer at a big tech company through an agency. Should I go to Austin, TX ($55k) or Miami, FL ($50k)? /u/Disastrous_Network46 CSCQ protests reddit

I got a job offer at a big tech company through an agency. Should I go to Austin, TX ($55k) or Miami, FL ($50k)? /u/Disastrous_Network46 CSCQ protests reddit

I got a job offer at a big tech company through an agency. Should I go to Austin, TX ($55k) or Miami, FL ($50k)?

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​r/cscareerquestions I got a job offer at a big tech company through an agency. Should I go to Austin, TX ($55k) or Miami, FL ($50k)? submitted by /u/Disastrous_Network46 [link] [comments] 

I got a job offer at a big tech company through an agency. Should I go to Austin, TX ($55k) or Miami, FL ($50k)?

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What brand vest do SWEs stereotypically wear? /u/eggyframpt CSCQ protests reddit

What brand vest do SWEs stereotypically wear? /u/eggyframpt CSCQ protests reddit

Getting for loved one as cute but silly gift. I think it’s Patagonia?

Thanks!

ETA: This is for my husband, who doesn’t follow the sub or use Reddit but I do. Please just let me love my hubs and be a wifejak, guys. 😂 There’s no lighthearted tag. Thanks to those with suggestions!

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​r/cscareerquestions Getting for loved one as cute but silly gift. I think it’s Patagonia? Thanks! ETA: This is for my husband, who doesn’t follow the sub or use Reddit but I do. Please just let me love my hubs and be a wifejak, guys. 😂 There’s no lighthearted tag. Thanks to those with suggestions! submitted by /u/eggyframpt [link] [comments] 

Getting for loved one as cute but silly gift. I think it’s Patagonia?

Thanks!

ETA: This is for my husband, who doesn’t follow the sub or use Reddit but I do. Please just let me love my hubs and be a wifejak, guys. 😂 There’s no lighthearted tag. Thanks to those with suggestions!

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[link] [comments]  Getting for loved one as cute but silly gift. I think it’s Patagonia? Thanks! ETA: This is for my husband, who doesn’t follow the sub or use Reddit but I do. Please just let me love my hubs and be a wifejak, guys. 😂 There’s no lighthearted tag. Thanks to those with suggestions! submitted by /u/eggyframpt [link] [comments]

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Is it fair to ask a junior engineer to create a full stack app by themselves in a matter of days? /u/warLord23 CSCQ protests reddit

Is it fair to ask a junior engineer to create a full stack app by themselves in a matter of days? /u/warLord23 CSCQ protests reddit

So I joined a relatively new IT advisory department as a sole developer at a Big 4 firm in September this year and it has been a constant pain in my ass. I have 3 years of experience and I have had experience working in a large software consultancy.

Last week I got to know they had extended my probation. I discussed this with the partner and they said we expect our developer, me, to create full-stack apps with Django and React in a matter of days by just having a conversation or meeting without sharing any formal requirements or even an email. I have such experiences where I developed apps in a matter of couple of weeks but they were not what I would call production-ready apps. They won’t even qualify as an MVP.

I am at a crossroads right now because they said that they will not hire any more developers because they don’t want to spend money. I took a pay cut to join this firm and right now I am confused as to what to do. I am not a UX/UI designer or solution architect who can spin up an app in a matter of days after only having one meeting. There are no code reviews, version control, or QA to support the process. I am on my own.

I have started developing a huge imposter syndrome which makes me think that all my previous work and achievements are a fluke even though I have stellar performance records with recommendation letters from my previous managers.

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​r/cscareerquestions So I joined a relatively new IT advisory department as a sole developer at a Big 4 firm in September this year and it has been a constant pain in my ass. I have 3 years of experience and I have had experience working in a large software consultancy. Last week I got to know they had extended my probation. I discussed this with the partner and they said we expect our developer, me, to create full-stack apps with Django and React in a matter of days by just having a conversation or meeting without sharing any formal requirements or even an email. I have such experiences where I developed apps in a matter of couple of weeks but they were not what I would call production-ready apps. They won’t even qualify as an MVP. I am at a crossroads right now because they said that they will not hire any more developers because they don’t want to spend money. I took a pay cut to join this firm and right now I am confused as to what to do. I am not a UX/UI designer or solution architect who can spin up an app in a matter of days after only having one meeting. There are no code reviews, version control, or QA to support the process. I am on my own. I have started developing a huge imposter syndrome which makes me think that all my previous work and achievements are a fluke even though I have stellar performance records with recommendation letters from my previous managers. submitted by /u/warLord23 [link] [comments] 

So I joined a relatively new IT advisory department as a sole developer at a Big 4 firm in September this year and it has been a constant pain in my ass. I have 3 years of experience and I have had experience working in a large software consultancy.

Last week I got to know they had extended my probation. I discussed this with the partner and they said we expect our developer, me, to create full-stack apps with Django and React in a matter of days by just having a conversation or meeting without sharing any formal requirements or even an email. I have such experiences where I developed apps in a matter of couple of weeks but they were not what I would call production-ready apps. They won’t even qualify as an MVP.

I am at a crossroads right now because they said that they will not hire any more developers because they don’t want to spend money. I took a pay cut to join this firm and right now I am confused as to what to do. I am not a UX/UI designer or solution architect who can spin up an app in a matter of days after only having one meeting. There are no code reviews, version control, or QA to support the process. I am on my own.

I have started developing a huge imposter syndrome which makes me think that all my previous work and achievements are a fluke even though I have stellar performance records with recommendation letters from my previous managers.

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[link] [comments]  So I joined a relatively new IT advisory department as a sole developer at a Big 4 firm in September this year and it has been a constant pain in my ass. I have 3 years of experience and I have had experience working in a large software consultancy. Last week I got to know they had extended my probation. I discussed this with the partner and they said we expect our developer, me, to create full-stack apps with Django and React in a matter of days by just having a conversation or meeting without sharing any formal requirements or even an email. I have such experiences where I developed apps in a matter of couple of weeks but they were not what I would call production-ready apps. They won’t even qualify as an MVP. I am at a crossroads right now because they said that they will not hire any more developers because they don’t want to spend money. I took a pay cut to join this firm and right now I am confused as to what to do. I am not a UX/UI designer or solution architect who can spin up an app in a matter of days after only having one meeting. There are no code reviews, version control, or QA to support the process. I am on my own. I have started developing a huge imposter syndrome which makes me think that all my previous work and achievements are a fluke even though I have stellar performance records with recommendation letters from my previous managers. submitted by /u/warLord23 [link] [comments]

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