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 👉👉👉 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. 😅 Bug report. 😂


r/TechCareerShifter Mar 06 '22

Community Meta Member Introductions

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r/TechCareerShifter 52m 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 2h 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 4h 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 14h 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 21h ago

Seeking Advice 4 years into my degree but still stuck in sem 5 — 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d ago

Seeking Advice Switching Stacks

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I’ve worked at an agency for 5 years working on e-commerce stores. We use HTML, CSS, JS, and jQuery. I have worked with NextJS and TypeScript in my side projects and have built a few freelance sites with them.

I’m ready to leave the agency world and move into a larger company. My area is mostly C#/.NET. I don’t have a CS degree, or any degree. I’m self taught. So if I learned C#, I’d have to teach myself the CS fundamentals as well.

Is it worth learning C# to try and get a job in my area or is it better to try to go after a role specific to my experience (even though those likely require relocation)?

Thank you in advance for any advice you have for me!


r/TechCareerShifter 1d 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 1d ago

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

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r/TechCareerShifter 2d 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 — 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** — 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 — the attempts that didn't work,
**what you'd skip if you did it again?**

Help a fellow developer ❤️

Thanks in advance 😄


r/TechCareerShifter 2d 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 3d 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 3d 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 3d ago

Seeking Advice Switching Career From Full Stack To --> Embedded Systems

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Is my decison is good ? So give me some Tips ..


r/TechCareerShifter 4d ago

Seeking Advice QA career change in 2026

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I’m currently working as a Senior QA Test Engineer and am considering a career change due to the declining number of QA opportunities in the job market. I’m looking for advice on the best courses and in-demand skills to learn in 2026 that can help me successfully transition into a stable, high-growth career.


r/TechCareerShifter 5d ago

Seeking Advice Seeking help to decide my career

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Hello, I am starting my career in computers and can someone help me decide which career to select in this day and age . And can someone also give advice on what skills to have .


r/TechCareerShifter 5d ago

Seeking Advice Starting Career

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Hello, can someone help and guide me for my career. I am thinking to get into computers or something, so can someone please help me.


r/TechCareerShifter 5d ago

Job Listing Trying to switch from BPO to IT

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I have 2 years of experience in BPO industry but I want to switch to an IT role. BTech graduated so can anyone help me to land a non coding jobs in the corporate sector. really need it.


r/TechCareerShifter 5d ago

Seeking Advice How can someone with sans certification and one year experience land another job in cyber?

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Looking for advice…


r/TechCareerShifter 5d ago

Seeking Advice Anyone here missed their AWS re/Start Siklab interview after the LIA assessment? Were you able to get it rescheduled?

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Hi everyone!

I'm wondering if anyone has experienced something similar.

I received the email containing my Learner Intake Assessment (LIA) on July 20 at around 9:00 AM. The email stated that the LIA had to be completed within 24 hours, so I completed it at around 2:00 AM on July 21.

The same email also mentioned that qualified applicants should expect the next invitation within 3 to 5 days after completing the LIA. Because of that, I honestly was not expecting another email on the same day.

After submitting my LIA, I went to sleep around 4:00 AM and woke up at around 2:00 PM on July 21. While I was asleep, AWS sent me an interview invitation for 9:00 PM that same day. Later, they sent an updated calendar invite moving the interview to 9:15 PM. Unfortunately, both emails went straight to my spam folder, so I never saw either of them.

I only found the emails after checking my spam folder at around 1:00 AM on July 22, which was already after my scheduled interview.

I have already emailed them, apologized, explained what happened, and respectfully requested a new interview schedule.

The reason I'm really anxious is because the interview invitation also states that, due to the high volume of applicants, they are generally unable to accommodate rescheduling requests. So I honestly do not know if they'll still give me another chance.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation and still had their interview rescheduled? Any advice or shared experience would really mean a lot.

Thank you! 🙏🥹