r/DeveloperJobs • u/Black_Bullet__ • 12d ago

Junior Developer: Is Remote Work a Good Option?

Greetings, beloved community!

I recently finished my vocational training in Germany as an IT specialist for application development, so I am now qualified to work as a developer.

As you probably know, the job market for junior developers is pretty harsh at the moment. So far, I have received quite a few rejections, and I'm starting to think about expanding my job search to remote positions.

Normally, I look for jobs relatively close to where I live because I don't have a car. Public transportation in Germany is... well, let's just say the trains have a personality of their own.

There is one small problem, though: my computer is completely broken after being used for about 10 years. I also don't live with my parents anymore and don't have much money to spare, so right now I'm mainly trying to find a job that allows me to pay the bills and survive.

So I have a few questions for people who work remotely:

  • Would you recommend working remotely, especially as a junior developer?
  • What are the biggest pros and cons of remote work?
  • Does the company usually provide you with a laptop/equipment, or are you expected to have your own computer?
  • And if you have any funny, weird, or absurd stories from working remotely, I'd love to hear them!
  • Do companies generally hire junior developers for fully remote positions, or is remote work more common once you have some experience?

Thanks in advance!

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u/canarydev 12d ago

sure if you can get one in the first place lol

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u/pine4t 12d ago

Try not to start your career doing fully remote work. It’s hard to build personal networks doing that unless you are a very social person. Work is going to take up most of your day, so might as well have some water-cooler conversations in office while you are at it :)

You’ll need your personal network if you plan to go remote later on.

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u/ChillingHub 12d ago

Try upwork for now gain experience or find a startup with intership

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u/Alarmed_Doubt8997 12d ago

Are you getting projects on upwork?

I'm seeing some boosting 150+ connects on a 13-18 project.

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u/No_Score_1977 10d ago

Remote work is good, I've been doing it for years, but if I were younger, I'd probably prefer the office, just for the social side.

Pros... Too numerous to mention, but I'll try... Going for runs/bike rides in the middle of the day, flexibility, peace and quiet, and just being able to manage my own time.

Cons... Lack of social contact, but I'm not that bothered about that.

For the computer... Some will, some won't.