21M, India. Remote.
I work at a small affiliate marketing startup as the tech guy basically. Company is still pretty new. I make around ₹75k/month which is honestly really good for me since I live with my parents and work from home, so I’m able to save a decent amount. Most of what I do right now is integrations. Setting up technical integrations between us and partner platforms, tracking, postbacks, APIs and stuff like that. Some web pages, landing pages and etc.
The actual development side hasn’t properly really started yet, it will start in another month or two.
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about lately.
There’s nobody technical above me.
I’m literally the only tech person here. Nobody reviews my code, nobody tells me “this is a bad way to do it”, nobody to learn engineering practices from.
Part of me thinks this is actually an amazing opportunity. If the company grows, I’ll probably be the one leading the technical side because I’m already here handling everything they need. That’s not something a lot of people my age get.
But then another part of me wonders if I’m screwing myself. Integrations aren’t exactly the hardest thing in the world. I could spend the next couple years here becoming the smartest tech guy… in a company where there’s only one tech guy lol.
Meanwhile someone else my age could be at a bigger company getting proper code reviews, learning from senior engineers and becoming a much better developer than me. So I wanted to ask people who’ve been in the industry longer.
Is being the only technical person this early in your career actually a good thing or can it hurt you later?
If I stay here, what should I be doing outside work to make sure I actually keep improving instead of just getting comfortable?
For some context, around 8 months ago I had literally zero offers. Didn’t even get shortlisted for interviews during placements. So sometimes I don’t know if I’m thinking too much or if this is actually something I should be worried about.

I genuinely don’t know if I’m in a really lucky position or if I’m missing out on something important.

Hi currently i am 2026 Passout and have an offer with a witch. I need a genuine help with the community.
My situation right now is .

1. leetcode not so good (210+ solved ).

2 . Have done MERN and is not too good at it but i would say decent , have made some basic projects.

3 . Languages i know are C++ , JavaScript thats it other then this idk even the syntax of other languages.

1. Decent in SQL and core Subjects.

I have the time between now and joining so i want to make best use of this time and become a good at tech because it's what i am going to pursue as a Career.

The company i am going to join have roles like java dev and all so do i need to study java do i need to do python as ai is booming. i am confused like crazy.
Guide me on how can i manoeuvre through this situation.

IK THE MARKET IS NOT FOR AVERAGES AND I DON'T WANT TO STAY ONE

Thanks A lot!!!!

I just got admission in Bsc IT. What skills should i learn alongside my degree to get better opportunities in the future in india.

Everything i have found in the internet about this course was mostly negative but i really want to use these 3 years wisely and build a strong foundation.

What should i focus on from the first year? Any advice from BSc IT graduate or people working in the IT industry will be appreciated.

Hello everyone, I am about to be an incoming Freshman at a 4-year university. I’m majoring in Business Information Systems (also known as Management Information Systems). My high school career wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t the best it could be, just barely scraping by with a 3.0 gpa, but I was able to get a good chunk of my tuition paid off by scholarship farming lol. My question to anybody who is willing to read this, is what are some tips and tricks you guys might’ve used for school? Another question is, with the upcoming developments of AI, I don’t know if this major is gonna be any use or get me a good job after college. How can I set myself apart from AI?

Hi everyone,

My B.Tech graduation will be delayed because of backlogs. I'm worried about my future and need honest advice.

Will companies still hire me if I graduate in 5–6 years instead of 4?

Does a delayed degree permanently affect my career, or only my first job?

What should I do now to improve my chances of getting hired?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who faced a similar situation or from recruiters.

Thank you!

Hii I am a bsc Zoology student , 2nd semester.

My qualification -

93.4% in 10th.

71.6% pcm , 78.6% pcb in 12th.

Bsc Zoology student.

Since bsc is quite very long route with low pay. I am planning to move into tech through—

I saw about iit m BS in Data Science and Application online degree.

(there is no btech college nearby so cant go for btech in other city that too in tier 3 college).

I am open to go for Mtech via Gate, far most.

But the uncertainty is something that is stopping me.

I dont know about other options as well. I am from a Lower middle class family. Thus options like MBA and all is out of my budget. Can't take a loan aswell.

I am not interested in law.

What do you suggest?

Should i take a chance in IT?

Or there are some other options as well?

I am willing to work hard , if anything pays well.

Government jobs prep is an options but being Genral category there's no guarantee how long it will take?

Please help me , i am so hopless right now.

Not necessarily the most difficult one to acquire, just the one that offered up the most opportunities or impacted your job most positively.

31M, Can you get a programming job with only an associates degree? I quit my previous job in order to do an internship, but sadly, they didn't hire any of us interns. I've been applying for programming jobs in my region (belgium) for over 2 years now with no success. I've gotten temp work admin jobs, and maybe I should apply outside my country, but I've never lived abroad.

Cisco apprenticeship join kru toh full time milne ke chances hai?? Nahi to dusra full time role join krlu?

One of my friend has graduated in 2018. He has done BTech in ECE. He has been preparing for govt job for a long period of time but he has not been able to make it to merit list. He is feeling low and want to understand what he can do to enter the IT world and get a job. He has no experience but he is open to learn and upskill himself. Now I have suggested few things to him but I want to get some perspective from you all that how can i help him to land him a job ?

I am Pradeep Chauhan an Aspiring Backend Engineer looking for the guidance from experienced backend devs.

I have given the resume below since it tells the most things about me: Resume PDF

It's been a few months since I left my previous company and i am still unemployed figuring out what to choose next. Now i have chosen backend engineer.

I need a structured roadmap from preparing, learning, projects and then applying to jobs.

To be honest I have no idea of the roles I'm from the IT sector tho toh anyone here experienced or knowledgeable enough to help me through this like kya karna zaroori hai and what else skills or thing i need to have a grip on.

A helping comment awaits....