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@u/Living_butwannabROCKabout 1 month ago · Indian tech job market after
2/10
Settled

College name doesn't matter for tech jobs

Spending college years learning and building projects is key

What I wish I knew
Prioritize skills over college name
CareerEducation
@u/No_Rule674about 1 month ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

Switched from CS to Electronics

I switched from CS to Electronics, questioning my decision

What I wish I knew
CS programs can vary greatly by country and university
CareerEducation
@u/K00bearabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

new dev role may not be future-proof

Doing only beginner level work as a new dev

What I wish I knew
AI may replace my role
CareerJob Dissatisfaction
@u/ImpressionMammoth810about 1 month ago · 1 year after
3/10
Mixed

Take low-paying job for experience

Got offered prestigious job with low pay

What I wish I knew
Considered long-term benefits
CareerJob Opportunity
@u/NotAnotherBadTakeabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Pursue IT career without formal education

Spent 1.5 years learning IT skills as a hobby

What I wish I knew
More about IT career requirements and job market
CareerIt Career Change
@u/Spawks13about 1 month ago · 2 years after
8/10
Regret

Switched to stable career for better pay

I hate my job, feel stressed, and have no energy for passions

What I wish I knew
I should've prioritized happiness over financial stability
CareerJob Dissatisfaction
@u/rbathurstabout 1 month ago · e.g. 1 year after
6/10
Regret

Want experience to get promoted

Interviews go well, but lack experience holds me back

What I wish I knew
Cost of courses is a barrier to entry
CareerJob Advancement
@u/No-Assistant-1185about 1 month ago · 1-2 years after
8/10
Regret

Refuse new responsibilities without formal title/pay change

Company may see me as difficult or uncooperative, but I'll maintain boundaries and wait for formal agreement

What I wish I knew
Be more proactive in negotiating changes early on
CareerWorkplace Issues
@u/Feeling-Bother-4942about 1 month ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Starting fresh at 30

Moved out after breakup, assessing life and finances

What I wish I knew
Budgeting is key to stability
CareerFinancial
@u/TCPisSynSynAckAckabout 1 month ago · 4 years after
1/10
Settled

Pursued IT career in my 30's

Worked in logistics, then transitioned to IT with certifications and education

What I wish I knew
More about IT industry and its requirements
@u/NoDust7568about 1 month ago · 4 years after
5/10
Mixed

Spent 4 years grinding DSA

Struggled to get hired despite strong coding profile

What I wish I knew
Being good at DSA and getting shortlisted are two different problems
CareerJob Search
@u/FoundationOther9677about 1 month ago · 3-5 years after
2/10
Settled

Transition out of end user roles

I've been working as a sysadmin for 3 years, but still doing help desk, despite taking on technical projects.

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew how to navigate a toxic department.
@u/Ok_Impress7241about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Struggling to land first IT job

Applying to entry-level positions, but getting rejected or no response

What I wish I knew
More about what employers are looking for in new hires
CareerJob Search
@u/Misty343about 1 month ago · 6 months after
8/10
Regret

Switching careers to become an electrician

Doubts about electrical work after 1 day on the job

What I wish I knew
More about the realities of the trades
CareerUncertainty
@u/Ok_Stranger_4713about 1 month ago · 6 months after
8/10
Regret

Ask for a raise to match industry standards

I'm considering asking for a raise due to my increased workload and value to the company

What I wish I knew
Research industry standards for similar jobs before asking for a raise
CareerSalary
@u/DarthOptimisticabout 1 month ago · Over 6 months after
8/10
Regret

Doubting own employability

Living with parents, anxiety rising due to prolonged unemployment

What I wish I knew
Employment would come with time
CareerUnemployment
@u/Polaris8389about 1 month ago · 1.5 years after
8/10
Regret

Seeking a career despite chronic illness

Struggled with brain fog, concentration problems, and migraines, making it difficult to work and learn

What I wish I knew
To better manage my chronic illness before pursuing a career
CareerChronic Illness
@u/thyrsty_about 1 month ago · 4 months after
5/10
Mixed

Consider contract for double pay

I'm torn between current job and contract offer, weighing benefits and pay

What I wish I knew
How to negotiate a raise at my current company
CareerJob Offer Decision
@u/MissSBlackabout 1 month ago · less than a week after
6/10
Regret

Chasing a high paycheck

Micromanaged into the ground, unsure if it's me or the environment

What I wish I knew
What to expect from the job before accepting it
@u/throwRAconfused_husbabout 1 month ago · 1-2 years after
6/10
Regret

Considering management role for pay bump

Currently bored and unmotivated in job, considering a change

What I wish I knew
How to know if I'm capable of leading without trying
CareerManagement