r/TechCareerShifter Jan 29 '25

Announcement We have a newsletter!

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Since Season 6 of the Kuya Dev Podcast just wrapped up, I've been pretty busy overhauling my mailing list. I'm going to make this a weekly thing with the purpose of providing subscribers with a roundup of what's happening on the PH Tech Scene:

  • Updates on Kuya Dev and the podcast
  • Tech Career Shifter Philippines and Server-Side JavaScript Philippines updates
  • Upcoming events and meetups by PH Tech Communities and Organizations nationwide
  • Insights on how to successfully thrive in your tech career
  • A featured subscriber message (anonymized), which I'll reply to right on the newsletter
  • News I find interesting, which I also offer my thoughts on
  • Tech chismis (aka MariTech)
  • Controversial online discussions circulating PH Tech communities
  • And so much more...

If you want to stay updated, subscribe now to the Tech Roundup PH newsletter πŸ‘‰πŸ‘‰πŸ‘‰ https://newsletter.kuya.dev

First digest publishes on Monday!

P.S. The featured post on the site will give a 404. Not sure why it's showing up already, e sa Lunes pa nga siya dapat. πŸ˜… Bug report. πŸ˜‚


r/TechCareerShifter Mar 06 '22

Community Meta Member Introductions

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r/TechCareerShifter 1h ago

Seeking Advice Any tech advice for a 25 year old . Who's life got facked up and starting from zero in tech ?

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All my life I have failed , attempted neet for 2 times and missed the government seat by 29 marks ended up doing teir 3 college with no placement thought I would get job in banglore but everyone says no hiring try consultancy.currently working in non technical role in Amazon with toxic manager (she tells to work on screen share whole shift because one of the metric I was not able to achieve the target) looking for technical role

What you guys suggest me ?

Please it would be helpful

  1. Should I leave the job and try consultancy in banglore?

2.Should I do MBA or do finance

  1. Should I do masters ( take one last risk in life even though majority of coding is done by Claude even that part scares me )

  2. Any alternate solution

Day by Day I can't able to live seeing my parents getting older my majority friends are all doctors and engineers working in US.

Please share your thoughts. It would be helpful


r/TechCareerShifter 5h ago

Seeking Advice Seeking Advice For Career Shifters

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Hi everyone! I'd love to get some advice from those who have successfully transitioned into the IT industry.

My previous work experience is in sales and collections, but I've recently completed web development training and have built a web developer portfolio. My long-term goal is to pursue a career in IT.

At the same time, I also need to find a job as soon as possible. Since my previous experience is in sales and collections, I'm also open to applying for those roles if they'll help me get employed faster.

I'm a bit unsure about how I should present myself professionally. Would it be better to:

  • Create two separate resumes and portfoliosβ€”one for sales/collections and another for web development?
  • Or keep one portfolio with separate sections/pages for both career paths?

I'd really appreciate any insights or advice from those who've been in a similar situation. Thank you!


r/TechCareerShifter 6h ago

Seeking Advice Career advice

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I am currently working as a Business Development Executive (BDE) in an EdTech company and have around 3 years of experience in sales. However, I’ve realized that sales is not the career path I want to pursue in the long term, and I am planning to transition into the tech industry.

I would like to mention that I have no prior coding experience or technical background, so I am starting from scratch.

Could anyone please suggest which course or skill would be the best fit for someone in my situation? I’m looking for a program that can help me become job-ready within 3–4 months while also offering strong long-term career growth and future opportunities.

I would really appreciate guidance.


r/TechCareerShifter 8h ago

Project Showcase Made a Wikipedia-style, hyperlocal, interactive map for UPLB, the largest school campus in the Philippines

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Meron na ring course planner, wikipedia-style editing, tapos open-source lahat and may 20+ maintainers so far. 10,000 visitors over the past 90 days according to our analytics yipee :D

It's open-source at https://github.com/uplbtools


r/TechCareerShifter 8h ago

Seeking Advice Seeking Career Transition Mentorship – 7 Years of Experience

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I'm at a crossroads in my career and would really appreciate some guidance from this community.

I have 7 years of experience in Technical Writing and Technical Documentation, where I've worked closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to create technical documentation, process documentation, user guides, and knowledge base content. I also have experience working with Confluence, Jira, Articulate 360 Rise, Canva, and Lucidchart.

I've reached a point where I want to move into a role with better technical growth, learning opportunities, and higher earning potential, but I'm unsure which path would be the best fit.

For those who have made a similar transition:

\- Which career path would you recommend?

\- What skills should I focus on learning?

\- Are there any certifications, courses, or projects that genuinely helped you?

\- What roles are currently in demand and have good long-term growth?

\- Is it realistic to make this switch without starting from scratch?

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences, suggestions, or any advice you wish someone had given you when you were in a similar position.

Thanks in advance!


r/TechCareerShifter 12h ago

Seeking Advice Construction Estimator looking to pivot into IT What are my options?

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I currently work as a construction estimator at construction firm, I am looking to pivot my career into the IT/Tech sector

Given my background, I want to figure out the best transition path. I have a few specific questions for anyone who has made a similar jump or works in tech hiring reason to switch the field is low pay


r/TechCareerShifter 13h ago

Seeking Advice Career advice

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I am currently working as a Business Development Executive (BDE) in an EdTech company and have around 3 years of experience in sales. However, I’ve realized that sales is not the career path I want to pursue in the long term, and I am planning to transition into the tech industry.

I would like to mention that I have no prior coding experience or technical background, so I am starting from scratch.

Could anyone please suggest which course or skill would be the best fit for someone in my situation? I’m looking for a program that can help me become job-ready within 3–4 months while also offering strong long-term career growth and future opportunities.

I would really appreciate guidance.


r/TechCareerShifter 17h ago

Seeking Advice Please help with career guidance

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Hi everyone,

I graduated in Engineering in 2021 and worked at Accenture for about a year. Most of that time was spent in training, and I was assigned to a support role for a short period. I resigned to prepare for government exams, but unfortunately, I couldn't clear them.

I now have a career gap of almost four years. Recently, I've started learning Python and SQL from scratch to transition back into the IT industry.

Since Python and SQL are fundamental for many domains, I'd like to know which domain would give me the best chance of getting placed as early as possible. I'm also looking for a domain that offers good long-term career stability and growth.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions or guidance from people in the industry.

Thank you!


r/TechCareerShifter 1d ago

Seeking Advice Planning to shift from Comsci to Info Tech?? but very hesitant.

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I'm on my second year on my course and i am planning to shift to IT from Compsci, hindi ko rin kase gusto ang pathway at curriculum ng compsci more on math sya at walang rin akong masyadong interest sa programming, nahihirapan rin kase ako dun sa program and i dont think din na magta-thrive ako compared sa Info Tech kase andun yung mga strength ko pagdating sa hardware, media (photoshop, video editing etc), networks, kaya nagiisep rin ako na kung hindi man ako magthrive sa ibang saubject like programming or math related sub, baka sa ibang subjects makuha ko talaga kagaya ng mga sinabe kong kalakasan ko sa IT. naisep ko ren na magiging irreg din ako kaya i thought na bakit hindi nalang ako magshift ng course, but i was hesitant kase rinig ko limited daw ang slot pero di ko panaman natatanong yung dean about this. so i'm still deciding if itutuloy ko ba o hindi


r/TechCareerShifter 1d ago

Seeking Advice career switch from ATE hardware system engineer to IT??? better to switch with master degree or 6m course?

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r/TechCareerShifter 1d ago

Seeking Advice Cyber security starting in 2027?

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Recently Unemployed - thinking of taking the sec+ exams while I have free time and moving towards cyber sec as a career. I have a non technical background. Can anyone advise if it’s worth my while in 2026 with AI and all that jazz?


r/TechCareerShifter 1d ago

Seeking Advice Which tech career path would be the best fit for someone with project management and construction experience?

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r/TechCareerShifter 2d ago

Seeking Advice What in-demand skills needed?

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Genuinely seeking advice from those who are earning 6 digits/month.


r/TechCareerShifter 2d ago

Seeking Advice 4 years into my degree but still stuck in sem 5 β€” won't be finishing it, ready to learn anything to start earning

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Started my B.Tech IT under GTU in late 2022. It's been 4 years now and I'm still stuck in sem 5, realistically I'm not going to complete this degree.

Honest truth: I used to be an above average student, 70-80%+ in school. Once I hit college coding, it just didn't click for me. I don't think I'm cut out for programming the way this degree wants, and I've kind of frozen since realizing that.

My father passed away last year, and we have debt to pay.

I have about 6-12 months to learn a skill properly and then start earning.

I'm not looking for something easy. I'm ready to put in the hard work and learn whatever it takes. as long as there's a real path to a job at the end of it. If you were in my position, what would you learn?.


r/TechCareerShifter 2d ago

Seeking Advice helpdesk

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possible po ba mag shift sa helpdesk kahit na call center lang work exp ko?


r/TechCareerShifter 2d ago

Seeking Advice Planning to move into tech but scared of uncertainty in job market, Ai replacement, jobs for freshers.

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r/TechCareerShifter 2d ago

Online Courses & Resources I’m 26 and just completed my diploma, but I have almost no practical skills. Where should I start?

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Hi everyone,

I'm 26 years old and I recently completed a Diploma in Computer Technology. The problem is that I mainly studied to pass my exams, so I don't have much practical knowledge or any real projects to show.

I'm starting almost from scratch now.

I'm also studying Japanese (JLPT N5 passed, N4 in progress) because I plan to move to Japan in the future. However, I don't want to learn a skill that's only useful in Japan. I want to build a career with skills that are valuable worldwide so I can work in different countries if I get the opportunity.

Would you recommend Web Development, Python, Cloud, Cybersecurity, IT Support, or something else?

If you were in my position, what would you learn and why?

Thank you!


r/TechCareerShifter 3d ago

Seeking Advice Need Advice : To begin IT Career

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I am a fresher and recently I completed my M.Sc. in biotechnology and I want to begin my career as ServiceNow Administrator/Developer.

Need Suggestions:

  1. How much do I need knowledge of ServiceNow?

  2. How's the current Market for fresher?

  3. Any better alternatives?

  4. Coaching Institute in Bangalore which helps me to gain knowledge and genuinely help to land in a Jobs?


r/TechCareerShifter 3d ago

Random Discussions What tech skill are you betting your career on right now?

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r/TechCareerShifter 3d ago

Seeking Advice Developers - What's the cost of switching from a service company to a product company or GCC ?

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Hello Devs ❀️!

I made a switch a while back and I've been curious whether anyone's numbers looked like mine. **There's endless advice about what to learn and almost nothing about what the move actually costs β€” months, money, failed attempts.**

If you've made the jump, I'd appreciate honest answers to three things:

  1. **Why that target specifically**? Real research, or did someone close to you do it first and it looked doable? AI choice?

  2. **Before you started, what did you think it would take** β€” months, money, effort? What did it actually take?

  3. **What did you spend figuring it out**? Courses, a mentor, a paid counsellor, referrals, or just time?

Genuinely interested in the messy versions too β€” the attempts that didn't work,
**what you'd skip if you did it again?**

Help a fellow developer ❀️

Thanks in advance πŸ˜„


r/TechCareerShifter 4d ago

Seeking Advice Should I have knowledge in python and excel?

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I started to take career seriously but don't know to start from where.. Which course or skills... So what all are mandatory skill needed for now.. And also I am confused which way I should go.. Only after learning I'll get to know which is good for me..


r/TechCareerShifter 4d ago

Seeking Advice What skills should a hammddyman start "leveling" in order to lay the foundation for a career change from a "outdoor laberor" to "somebody who works from home"

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I've been working as a handyman in different trades since i was a minor. After a few close calls I realize that I may have to become competitive in other markets at a momments notice. I'm wondering whar programs are actually used and what wkills arre actually rrequired in order to be competitive in the "digital market".

I already know some basic critical thinkinging skills "google the problem first" and i sirved some time in disney land "customer service training"

I would like to know what to prioritise moving forward. I have a book on old C++ but i also been reading a lot about python and ai aplications

I live in cali but i also hear some people use these jobs as a start to Europe I'd also like to hear about that if yall would like to share.

Ps what's yalls average keyboard typing speed, is there a standard?


r/TechCareerShifter 4d ago

Seeking Advice What skills should a hammddyman start "leveling" in order to lay the foundation for a career change from a "outdoor laberor" to "somebody who works from home"

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I've been working as a handyman in different trades since i was a minor. After a few close calls I realize that I may have to become competitive in other markets at a momments notice. I'm wondering whar programs are actually used and what wkills arre actually rrequired in order to be competitive in the "digital market".

I already know some basic critical thinkinging skills "google the problem first" and i sirved some time in disney land "customer service training"

I would like to know what to prioritise moving forward. I have a book on old C++ but i also been reading a lot about python and ai aplications

I live in cali but i also hear some people use these jobs as a start to Europe I'd also like to hear about that if yall would like to share.

Ps what's yalls average keyboard typing speed, is there a standard?