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[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 42 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

I'm a software engineer currently trying to find employment, and it's so bad I'm wondering if I'll just have to do something else for a while.

My last company basically fired all their US devs, and outsourced to foreign countries for cheaper.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I am a computing director. My take: software dev has been over saturated for the last 12-15 years but people keep seeing dollar signs in their eyes. My advice: learn a business skill like project management. It will allow you to work in any location.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

I have 7 years professional experience, and I'm even getting passed over for positions listed as requiring 1-3 years. It's wild right now.

I'm thinking about just going back to school, while the market is complete shit.

[–] jas0n@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

There are always different parts of the stack to work in. I started in the backend database land. Then, moved to general application dev with a side of web. Now, I do embedded. Never stop learning ;]

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

That works too. A degree is a reset button on your career. I’d suggest either specializing in something niche to make you more desirable or doing something very different so that you have more options.

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What languages/specialties, Doc?

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Backend and platform/devops. I've worked a lot in Python, building out APIs from the ground up. Lots of cloud and serverless stuff. That being said, is only the most recent fraction of my resume.

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'll keep an ear out and DM you if I hear of anything. I know that my company is currently really only hiring in APAC but, that might change in a few months.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Hey, thanks! I appreciate it, even just the thought.

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

Not a worry! We're all in this together.