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I have no direct reports and I’m not an IC. How do I get out of limbo? /u/Yakb0 CSCQ protests reddit

I have no direct reports and I’m not an IC. How do I get out of limbo? /u/Yakb0 CSCQ protests reddit

My job title is “Team Lead”. This year all my direct reports were laid off or resigned. All the contractors who nominally report to me, have been reassigned to a new team where I have no visibility into their actions.

My boss wrote my yearly goals and removed all references to being an individual contributor. As you can imagine, this leaves me in a rather strange position. My boss is relatively happy with my work in my current role, but he admits he has no idea how long the current situation will last or what the future will hold.

I’m trying to change jobs before I get laid off. Ideally I’d like to continue in management. I have limited experience and I’m not going to get any more experience leading people or projects in my current position. I’m fine with switching to an IC role, with the understanding that I’m looking to move back into management at the new company. I was a senior UI engineer for years before being promoted.

However, I don’t do any coding in my current role (and I’m actively discouraged from doing so). There are no coding bullet points on my resume for my current job description. I’d have to spend a lot of time refreshing my skills if I wanted to take that route. For a variety of reasons going back to an IC role at my current company is not an option.

Any advice on the best way to find my way out of this?

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​r/cscareerquestions My job title is “Team Lead”. This year all my direct reports were laid off or resigned. All the contractors who nominally report to me, have been reassigned to a new team where I have no visibility into their actions. My boss wrote my yearly goals and removed all references to being an individual contributor. As you can imagine, this leaves me in a rather strange position. My boss is relatively happy with my work in my current role, but he admits he has no idea how long the current situation will last or what the future will hold. I’m trying to change jobs before I get laid off. Ideally I’d like to continue in management. I have limited experience and I’m not going to get any more experience leading people or projects in my current position. I’m fine with switching to an IC role, with the understanding that I’m looking to move back into management at the new company. I was a senior UI engineer for years before being promoted. However, I don’t do any coding in my current role (and I’m actively discouraged from doing so). There are no coding bullet points on my resume for my current job description. I’d have to spend a lot of time refreshing my skills if I wanted to take that route. For a variety of reasons going back to an IC role at my current company is not an option. Any advice on the best way to find my way out of this? submitted by /u/Yakb0 [link] [comments] 

My job title is “Team Lead”. This year all my direct reports were laid off or resigned. All the contractors who nominally report to me, have been reassigned to a new team where I have no visibility into their actions.

My boss wrote my yearly goals and removed all references to being an individual contributor. As you can imagine, this leaves me in a rather strange position. My boss is relatively happy with my work in my current role, but he admits he has no idea how long the current situation will last or what the future will hold.

I’m trying to change jobs before I get laid off. Ideally I’d like to continue in management. I have limited experience and I’m not going to get any more experience leading people or projects in my current position. I’m fine with switching to an IC role, with the understanding that I’m looking to move back into management at the new company. I was a senior UI engineer for years before being promoted.

However, I don’t do any coding in my current role (and I’m actively discouraged from doing so). There are no coding bullet points on my resume for my current job description. I’d have to spend a lot of time refreshing my skills if I wanted to take that route. For a variety of reasons going back to an IC role at my current company is not an option.

Any advice on the best way to find my way out of this?

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[link] [comments]  My job title is “Team Lead”. This year all my direct reports were laid off or resigned. All the contractors who nominally report to me, have been reassigned to a new team where I have no visibility into their actions. My boss wrote my yearly goals and removed all references to being an individual contributor. As you can imagine, this leaves me in a rather strange position. My boss is relatively happy with my work in my current role, but he admits he has no idea how long the current situation will last or what the future will hold. I’m trying to change jobs before I get laid off. Ideally I’d like to continue in management. I have limited experience and I’m not going to get any more experience leading people or projects in my current position. I’m fine with switching to an IC role, with the understanding that I’m looking to move back into management at the new company. I was a senior UI engineer for years before being promoted. However, I don’t do any coding in my current role (and I’m actively discouraged from doing so). There are no coding bullet points on my resume for my current job description. I’d have to spend a lot of time refreshing my skills if I wanted to take that route. For a variety of reasons going back to an IC role at my current company is not an option. Any advice on the best way to find my way out of this? submitted by /u/Yakb0 [link] [comments]

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What are some good tech companies that sponsor part-time masters? /u/throwaway30127 CSCQ protests reddit

What are some good tech companies that sponsor part-time masters? /u/throwaway30127 CSCQ protests reddit

I completed grad school a year ago and have started working at my first job since then. I am currently learning extra things that I wasn’t previously very good with and I want to enroll in part time masters specialization at good university. I started researching some of them and the fees are 100k+ for most. I am also preparing for interviews in my free time so I would like to prioritise the ones based on location and the benefit to pursue higher education. I remember previously Google used to provide this perk not sure if they still do. So what are some of the companies that offer such programs where they sponsor for your higher education?

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​r/cscareerquestions I completed grad school a year ago and have started working at my first job since then. I am currently learning extra things that I wasn’t previously very good with and I want to enroll in part time masters specialization at good university. I started researching some of them and the fees are 100k+ for most. I am also preparing for interviews in my free time so I would like to prioritise the ones based on location and the benefit to pursue higher education. I remember previously Google used to provide this perk not sure if they still do. So what are some of the companies that offer such programs where they sponsor for your higher education? submitted by /u/throwaway30127 [link] [comments] 

I completed grad school a year ago and have started working at my first job since then. I am currently learning extra things that I wasn’t previously very good with and I want to enroll in part time masters specialization at good university. I started researching some of them and the fees are 100k+ for most. I am also preparing for interviews in my free time so I would like to prioritise the ones based on location and the benefit to pursue higher education. I remember previously Google used to provide this perk not sure if they still do. So what are some of the companies that offer such programs where they sponsor for your higher education?

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[link] [comments]  I completed grad school a year ago and have started working at my first job since then. I am currently learning extra things that I wasn’t previously very good with and I want to enroll in part time masters specialization at good university. I started researching some of them and the fees are 100k+ for most. I am also preparing for interviews in my free time so I would like to prioritise the ones based on location and the benefit to pursue higher education. I remember previously Google used to provide this perk not sure if they still do. So what are some of the companies that offer such programs where they sponsor for your higher education? submitted by /u/throwaway30127 [link] [comments]

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Advice for a coffee chat with CEO /u/Low_Trifle7557 CSCQ protests reddit

Advice for a coffee chat with CEO /u/Low_Trifle7557 CSCQ protests reddit

I cold emailed an alumni of my school and my fraternity and they got back to me to chat. how do I prepare for a call like this so I can leave a good impression and then ideally convey my desire for an internship?

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​r/cscareerquestions I cold emailed an alumni of my school and my fraternity and they got back to me to chat. how do I prepare for a call like this so I can leave a good impression and then ideally convey my desire for an internship? submitted by /u/Low_Trifle7557 [link] [comments] 

I cold emailed an alumni of my school and my fraternity and they got back to me to chat. how do I prepare for a call like this so I can leave a good impression and then ideally convey my desire for an internship?

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Already have a BS in Business Admin – what’s the best route for a career switch to CS? /u/minimalab CSCQ protests reddit

Already have a BS in Business Admin – what’s the best route for a career switch to CS? /u/minimalab CSCQ protests reddit

Hello! I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing – however, since graduating in 2019, I’ve worked in live events in the music industry. The role is very heavy in math + accounting, so my degree has definitely come in handy, but feel like i’m maxing out. I took two CSE courses in college and absolutely loved them while everyone else hated them – probably my fist sign that this could’ve been a good route for me. Mind you, it was probably something like Problem Solving with Excel, but regardless, I loved it. I haven’t fully dove into the world of a career change, but i’m trying to dip my toes into doing something more computer science focused, as that is the part of my current job that I love the most (again, I’m known as the Google Sheets master… know it’s not rocket science lol). I guess I’m just out of loss of where to start – do I really need a degree to learn the fundamentals? Should I instead get a masters that focuses on business + CS? How should I start exploring what I could be into? I watch YouTube videos and read articles, but it’s a huge industry and I just don’t know where to really begin if I want to fully throw myself into this. Please go easy on me, I’m fully aware this world is foreign to me and I’m asking for a lot and nothing at the same time 🙂

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​r/cscareerquestions Hello! I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing – however, since graduating in 2019, I’ve worked in live events in the music industry. The role is very heavy in math + accounting, so my degree has definitely come in handy, but feel like i’m maxing out. I took two CSE courses in college and absolutely loved them while everyone else hated them – probably my fist sign that this could’ve been a good route for me. Mind you, it was probably something like Problem Solving with Excel, but regardless, I loved it. I haven’t fully dove into the world of a career change, but i’m trying to dip my toes into doing something more computer science focused, as that is the part of my current job that I love the most (again, I’m known as the Google Sheets master… know it’s not rocket science lol). I guess I’m just out of loss of where to start – do I really need a degree to learn the fundamentals? Should I instead get a masters that focuses on business + CS? How should I start exploring what I could be into? I watch YouTube videos and read articles, but it’s a huge industry and I just don’t know where to really begin if I want to fully throw myself into this. Please go easy on me, I’m fully aware this world is foreign to me and I’m asking for a lot and nothing at the same time 🙂 submitted by /u/minimalab [link] [comments] 

Hello! I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing – however, since graduating in 2019, I’ve worked in live events in the music industry. The role is very heavy in math + accounting, so my degree has definitely come in handy, but feel like i’m maxing out. I took two CSE courses in college and absolutely loved them while everyone else hated them – probably my fist sign that this could’ve been a good route for me. Mind you, it was probably something like Problem Solving with Excel, but regardless, I loved it. I haven’t fully dove into the world of a career change, but i’m trying to dip my toes into doing something more computer science focused, as that is the part of my current job that I love the most (again, I’m known as the Google Sheets master… know it’s not rocket science lol). I guess I’m just out of loss of where to start – do I really need a degree to learn the fundamentals? Should I instead get a masters that focuses on business + CS? How should I start exploring what I could be into? I watch YouTube videos and read articles, but it’s a huge industry and I just don’t know where to really begin if I want to fully throw myself into this. Please go easy on me, I’m fully aware this world is foreign to me and I’m asking for a lot and nothing at the same time 🙂

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[link] [comments]  Hello! I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing – however, since graduating in 2019, I’ve worked in live events in the music industry. The role is very heavy in math + accounting, so my degree has definitely come in handy, but feel like i’m maxing out. I took two CSE courses in college and absolutely loved them while everyone else hated them – probably my fist sign that this could’ve been a good route for me. Mind you, it was probably something like Problem Solving with Excel, but regardless, I loved it. I haven’t fully dove into the world of a career change, but i’m trying to dip my toes into doing something more computer science focused, as that is the part of my current job that I love the most (again, I’m known as the Google Sheets master… know it’s not rocket science lol). I guess I’m just out of loss of where to start – do I really need a degree to learn the fundamentals? Should I instead get a masters that focuses on business + CS? How should I start exploring what I could be into? I watch YouTube videos and read articles, but it’s a huge industry and I just don’t know where to really begin if I want to fully throw myself into this. Please go easy on me, I’m fully aware this world is foreign to me and I’m asking for a lot and nothing at the same time 🙂 submitted by /u/minimalab [link] [comments]

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Should I take a CS minor? /u/Bikefan_101 CSCQ protests reddit

Should I take a CS minor? /u/Bikefan_101 CSCQ protests reddit

I’m currently taking Economics with a Data Science concentration, and I was just wondering if I should take a CS minor. I want to work in Silicon Valley, but I’m not sure if my current path works or if I need to take additional CS courses. Thank you!

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​r/cscareerquestions I’m currently taking Economics with a Data Science concentration, and I was just wondering if I should take a CS minor. I want to work in Silicon Valley, but I’m not sure if my current path works or if I need to take additional CS courses. Thank you! submitted by /u/Bikefan_101 [link] [comments] 

I’m currently taking Economics with a Data Science concentration, and I was just wondering if I should take a CS minor. I want to work in Silicon Valley, but I’m not sure if my current path works or if I need to take additional CS courses. Thank you!

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[link] [comments]  I’m currently taking Economics with a Data Science concentration, and I was just wondering if I should take a CS minor. I want to work in Silicon Valley, but I’m not sure if my current path works or if I need to take additional CS courses. Thank you! submitted by /u/Bikefan_101 [link] [comments]

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Is the default German notice period an issue? /u/Rtktts CSCQ protests reddit

Is the default German notice period an issue? /u/Rtktts CSCQ protests reddit

I just got a rejection email after the first interview with the recruiter. Did not even make it to the first DSA interview even though I ticked every box of the job description, even the optional ones. For context: I am a tech lead with 7 years experience. The only thing which might’ve been an issue is the typical German notice period of three months. I was applying for a job in Amsterdam.

Has anyone similar experiences or anecdotes that non-german companies do not want to wait 3-4 months for a new employee?

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​r/cscareerquestions I just got a rejection email after the first interview with the recruiter. Did not even make it to the first DSA interview even though I ticked every box of the job description, even the optional ones. For context: I am a tech lead with 7 years experience. The only thing which might’ve been an issue is the typical German notice period of three months. I was applying for a job in Amsterdam. Has anyone similar experiences or anecdotes that non-german companies do not want to wait 3-4 months for a new employee? submitted by /u/Rtktts [link] [comments] 

I just got a rejection email after the first interview with the recruiter. Did not even make it to the first DSA interview even though I ticked every box of the job description, even the optional ones. For context: I am a tech lead with 7 years experience. The only thing which might’ve been an issue is the typical German notice period of three months. I was applying for a job in Amsterdam.

Has anyone similar experiences or anecdotes that non-german companies do not want to wait 3-4 months for a new employee?

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[link] [comments]  I just got a rejection email after the first interview with the recruiter. Did not even make it to the first DSA interview even though I ticked every box of the job description, even the optional ones. For context: I am a tech lead with 7 years experience. The only thing which might’ve been an issue is the typical German notice period of three months. I was applying for a job in Amsterdam. Has anyone similar experiences or anecdotes that non-german companies do not want to wait 3-4 months for a new employee? submitted by /u/Rtktts [link] [comments]

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Need Advice on Finding a Jr./Entry level Position /u/MainManDio CSCQ protests reddit

Need Advice on Finding a Jr./Entry level Position /u/MainManDio CSCQ protests reddit

I’m a somewhat recent CS: Algorithms grad from the New England area, with a year of experience at an internship doing python / mysql work for backend software development. I’ve been trying to search for an entry level / jr. position job the past month and a half and have had no luck even securing an interview. Before, I was studying and got my AWS AI Practitioner Certification. I’m at the point where I have to change up my strategy of sending 3-5 applications a day on linkedIn, but have heard terrible things about going through head hunters. Is the market this bad or do I need to something different? All my other industry contacts from university and my internship say they aren’t hiring currently.

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​r/cscareerquestions I’m a somewhat recent CS: Algorithms grad from the New England area, with a year of experience at an internship doing python / mysql work for backend software development. I’ve been trying to search for an entry level / jr. position job the past month and a half and have had no luck even securing an interview. Before, I was studying and got my AWS AI Practitioner Certification. I’m at the point where I have to change up my strategy of sending 3-5 applications a day on linkedIn, but have heard terrible things about going through head hunters. Is the market this bad or do I need to something different? All my other industry contacts from university and my internship say they aren’t hiring currently. submitted by /u/MainManDio [link] [comments] 

I’m a somewhat recent CS: Algorithms grad from the New England area, with a year of experience at an internship doing python / mysql work for backend software development. I’ve been trying to search for an entry level / jr. position job the past month and a half and have had no luck even securing an interview. Before, I was studying and got my AWS AI Practitioner Certification. I’m at the point where I have to change up my strategy of sending 3-5 applications a day on linkedIn, but have heard terrible things about going through head hunters. Is the market this bad or do I need to something different? All my other industry contacts from university and my internship say they aren’t hiring currently.

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[link] [comments]  I’m a somewhat recent CS: Algorithms grad from the New England area, with a year of experience at an internship doing python / mysql work for backend software development. I’ve been trying to search for an entry level / jr. position job the past month and a half and have had no luck even securing an interview. Before, I was studying and got my AWS AI Practitioner Certification. I’m at the point where I have to change up my strategy of sending 3-5 applications a day on linkedIn, but have heard terrible things about going through head hunters. Is the market this bad or do I need to something different? All my other industry contacts from university and my internship say they aren’t hiring currently. submitted by /u/MainManDio [link] [comments]

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Amazon vs Oracle newgrad /u/citationII CSCQ protests reddit

Amazon vs Oracle newgrad /u/citationII CSCQ protests reddit

Amazon’s TC is ~180K – I don’t have the offer and TC information for Oracle yet, but I am assuming I can negotiate up to atleast 150K, but possibly maybe up to 180K or so. Amazon is for a shipping logistic team, while Oracle would be for their cloud infrastructure team.

Why Amazon? Better, more innovative, culture where I will learn more. Better name recognition.

Why Oracle? More stable, especially since team is a more essential, high-margin money making team, less worries about layoffs/offer rescission. Will be at least 2 days remote unlike Amazon. Personally for me, I am the type to go into work 5 days a week most weeks because I really do love what I do and I feel like I am the most efficient then, but it does suck when I want to do a weekend trip and I can’t just remote work to extend the vacation.

Thoughts? Thanks for all guidance.

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​r/cscareerquestions Amazon’s TC is ~180K – I don’t have the offer and TC information for Oracle yet, but I am assuming I can negotiate up to atleast 150K, but possibly maybe up to 180K or so. Amazon is for a shipping logistic team, while Oracle would be for their cloud infrastructure team. Why Amazon? Better, more innovative, culture where I will learn more. Better name recognition. Why Oracle? More stable, especially since team is a more essential, high-margin money making team, less worries about layoffs/offer rescission. Will be at least 2 days remote unlike Amazon. Personally for me, I am the type to go into work 5 days a week most weeks because I really do love what I do and I feel like I am the most efficient then, but it does suck when I want to do a weekend trip and I can’t just remote work to extend the vacation. Thoughts? Thanks for all guidance. submitted by /u/citationII [link] [comments] 

Amazon’s TC is ~180K – I don’t have the offer and TC information for Oracle yet, but I am assuming I can negotiate up to atleast 150K, but possibly maybe up to 180K or so. Amazon is for a shipping logistic team, while Oracle would be for their cloud infrastructure team.

Why Amazon? Better, more innovative, culture where I will learn more. Better name recognition.

Why Oracle? More stable, especially since team is a more essential, high-margin money making team, less worries about layoffs/offer rescission. Will be at least 2 days remote unlike Amazon. Personally for me, I am the type to go into work 5 days a week most weeks because I really do love what I do and I feel like I am the most efficient then, but it does suck when I want to do a weekend trip and I can’t just remote work to extend the vacation.

Thoughts? Thanks for all guidance.

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[link] [comments]  Amazon’s TC is ~180K – I don’t have the offer and TC information for Oracle yet, but I am assuming I can negotiate up to atleast 150K, but possibly maybe up to 180K or so. Amazon is for a shipping logistic team, while Oracle would be for their cloud infrastructure team. Why Amazon? Better, more innovative, culture where I will learn more. Better name recognition. Why Oracle? More stable, especially since team is a more essential, high-margin money making team, less worries about layoffs/offer rescission. Will be at least 2 days remote unlike Amazon. Personally for me, I am the type to go into work 5 days a week most weeks because I really do love what I do and I feel like I am the most efficient then, but it does suck when I want to do a weekend trip and I can’t just remote work to extend the vacation. Thoughts? Thanks for all guidance. submitted by /u/citationII [link] [comments]

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