careerSoftware Engineering
#RI-69a8241d·about 1 month ago·
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“Failed to secure SWE job despite education and experience”
What Actually Happened
Difficulty finding a job in SWE despite education and experience, feeling outclassed by high schoolers
What I wish I knew
"Maybe I'm not cut out for this field"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative career paths if struggling to find a job in SWE"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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