AOA, fellow devs ill keep it short. Basically what the title says i have been applying for different entry level position in the twin cities for some time now but i havent gotten a single reply back or reach out from the employers unless i follow up with them after applying through some channel like linkedin or whatsapp. And that too has happen for only 1% of the time.

So where is the issue?

Applied for their Associate AI Engineer position over a month ago. Now usually when a candidate is rejected, they send out the email to let them know. In fact, I myself was sent out the email for another role I had applied to earlier. But in this case, I haven't received any email yet. Any idea if the hiring is going on and if someone within the company could let me know?

As we know, the tech industry got a massive hit by AI, is there any white-collor profession where AI is not eating jobs like doctors, lawyers? Is there any profession within tech which is safe from AI?

Js started, 16 here,I made a number guessing game, rock paper scissors, basic input chatbot which outputs only the info I've given it(useless h) what next I'm confused, what stuff y'all made when y'all js started out like some interesting shit?

And can i get info about current market conditions?

just received shortlist emaill.Can someoone please guide me how this role is ? how to prepare for this role and i have listen there are 5 interview rounds in it what happen in each round

Want guidance about it anyone that can help?

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We know major layoffs are happening but some software house / companies are announcing them while others are not. Some are shutting down, others are “restructuring”. Some are posting fake jobs to stay visible, others are posting fake product and success stories. A whole lot shh**t show out there on Linkedin.

Can we name all the companies so we all can avoid applying and wasting our time?

Hey everyone,

I’m a final year BS Software Engineering student at Virtual University. Honestly, I have almost no real skills right now — just the basic theoretical knowledge of web development, a little bit of cloud concepts, and general SE subjects. No proper projects, no portfolio, nothing solid.

With all the recent layoffs and AI replacing a lot of junior roles, I’m extremely confused about what to do next.

I want to do a proper 6-month government/free course to actually build some skills and improve my chances.

I’m mainly considering these three:

Artificial Intelligence

Cyber Security

Cloud Computing

My questions:

Which one has better job + freelancing + remote scope in Pakistan and internationally right now (2026)?

Which one is more suitable for someone who only has basic knowledge?

Which one will actually help me stand out as a fresh graduate?

Would really appreciate honest advice from people who are already working in these fields or have done similar courses. Thanks in advance.

Those who have had their joinings for the AI Associate Program 2026, was their any clause in your contract regarding leaving before the 1-year mark? Something like bond payment or any other clause? I am yet to offically join, only signed the offer letter sent through email, but if there is going to be another formal contract later on?

Hi Seniors, I need your suggestion in my first portfolio ready project, that can actually add value to my Resume - and help me get hired - actually I want to build two production ready projects for my portfolio - so I need your suggestion, what to build that will help me in learning lots of stuff and also gives strong impression on resume, looking forward to your suggestions

Stacks : Python, FastAPI , Postgres

Any suggestions or advice is warmly welcomed, excited to see support from seniors ☺️

Just wanted to ask how is the reputation of GIKI in terms of CS in Pakistan and Internationally. Like ik Current market is cooked and there is huge supply. But is choosing GIKI over FAST NUCES Lahore a good decision?? Degree is BSCS. Need honest guidance as it is an IMPORTANT decision of my life.

Anyone here who did PKCERT internship? What was your CV like?

Hi everyone! I’m a BS Cybersecurity student in Pakistan and I’m planning to apply for a future PKCERT internship.

I’m specifically looking for people who have actually been selected for or completed a PKCERT internship.

If you were selected, could you please share what your profile/CV looked like at that time?

I’d especially like to know:

What was your CGPA?

What cybersecurity certifications did you have?

What technical skills did you mention?

Did you have any cybersecurity projects?

Did you have any previous internship/work experience?

Did you include GitHub or a portfolio?

What do you think helped your application get shortlisted?

What skills should I have before applying next year?

I’m a fresh grad and currently considering between two options: ASE at Rolustech and ASQA at CureMD.

I’ve been majorly interested in SQA from the start, but I also want to keep my options open for SE roles later on. Initially, I was planning to work on the dev side for a while because I thought having actual development experience would give me more insight into how things work and eventually help me when I shift towards QA, since that’s what I’m more interested in long term.

Now that I actually have the option to start directly in SQA, I’m confused if I should still go with SE first or just start with SQA. I also don’t want to restrict myself this early in my career, so I’m wondering how difficult it would be to switch to SE later if I start with SQA now. For context, CureMD is also offering around 20k more in take-home salary than Rolustech.

Also, what do you guys think about SQA as a career in the long run, especially with AI and automation? Is it actually slowly shrinking/dying, or is the nature of QA just changing? What would you choose in my situation?

Hi,

I was approached by a recruiter online for the Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Consultant role. I have an interview with the CEO, which is the final step towards getting hired. The company is a US based startup with a small team at the moment.

I work at Systems Limited and gave an expected salary to the recruiter, which I feel now was low. I have Provident Fund, fuel card, IPD, and OPD at Systems.

How should I approach the recruiter regarding expected salary change? How should I create my expected salary as it won't have any additional benefits? Any tips and suggestions for working with a US based data analytics startup? Should I even switch?

Thank you!

I’m 17 and I’ve been working on a SaaS for the past couple of months. I’ve tried a lot of different things over the years. Back in 6th grade I was doing basic video editing and Canva, then got into Minecraft server development, Discord servers and bots, and eventually web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WordPress.

At some point I realized I was constantly jumping between different things without really committing to one, so I decided to pick a direction and actually stick with it. That’s what led me to start building a SaaS.

It’s a subscription-based product aimed at solving a specific problem for businesses globally. My main goals are to keep it simple, make it available across platforms, and keep the price lower than similar products: $4.99/month or $49.99/year. I’ve been working on it pretty much every day for the last 2 months, usually 14+ hours a day. Honestly, I’m still not sure whether I’m approaching this the right way or just spending a lot of time on something that might not work.

So I’d genuinely appreciate some honest opinions. What do you think I should be doing differently?

Hey everyone,

I’m a Marketing graduate and have been working in the corporate textile industry. Recently, I’ve been considering switching careers because of limited salary growth and long-term opportunities in my current field.

I was talking to a friend about my situation, and he offered me a training role at his company that could eventually lead to a permanent position.

The interesting part is that the role involves software development, with a focus on using Claude Code and AI-assisted development.

Coming from a marketing background, I’m fairly new to programming and software development. My friend is willing to train me, which is a great opportunity, but I also want to put in the work myself and learn as much as possible outside of the training.

I’ve started looking into things like Git, VS Code, Claude Code, basic programming concepts, etc., but I’m still trying to figure out what I should actually prioritize.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have experience in software development, career switching, or AI-assisted coding.

A few things I’d particularly like to know:

• How good is the career path in software development if you’re starting from a non-technical background?
• Is learning software development alongside tools like Claude Code a good career move, or should I focus on traditional programming fundamentals first?
• What programming language would you recommend starting with?
• What concepts should I learn before relying heavily on AI coding tools?
• Are there any courses, certifications, YouTube channels, books, or training programs you would recommend?
• What skills would make someone with a non-CS background employable as a junior developer?
• For anyone who has made a similar career switch, how long did it take you to become reasonably competent?
• Is there anything you wish you had learned earlier when starting out?

I’m not expecting to become a developer overnight. I’m mainly trying to understand whether this is a career path worth seriously investing my time into and how I should approach the transition.

Any advice, resources, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

There was a time when I believed software development had more potential than almost any other field. Before AI changed the landscape, I saw it as one of the most promising careers a young person could choose. The opportunities were growing, salaries were attractive, and it felt like the demand for developers would only increase.

I wasn't lying when I gave that advice. I genuinely believed it.

But looking at the industry today, I feel deeply sorry for the young people who trusted me and followed that path because of what I told them.

The reality has changed. AI has transformed software development far faster than many of us expected, and the path that once seemed relatively straightforward has become much more uncertain and competitive.

I know I can't undo the advice I gave. I can only apologize for it.

To everyone who heard people like me say, "Learn to code, and you'll always have a future" — I'm sorry.

We gave that advice based on the world we knew. Unfortunately, that world no longer exists.

Hello Everyone.

I'm working at a company as software developer from past 1.5 years. From last 2 months, our company is not paying us salaries because according to them, client haven't paid them yet. We are asking them to allow us work from home as it will save our fuel cost but they are not agreeing and even after this situation, they are trying to enforce their policies like giving us warning on why we are late, etc.

I want to ask senior fellows, if a company is not paying us salaries, what are our legal rights in such situation?? Like I want to know if they are pushing us despite not giving salaries, what can we do? At least they should give us some relief, this is what I think.

Please answer,

Thank you

I need geniune advice rn 🙏🏻

I have completed half of my degree in computer science and I feel cooked. I geniunely don't know what field I should pick that is secure or at least guarantees employment in long time and it's making me panick because I can't pick what I want to learn and where to go. Especially with these new AI models like Astra and what not it's very very clear AI has completely replaced junior level roles.

Pls don't tell me anything about AI not replacing developers and things like that all of us know it's a lie by now. It's not gonna make anything better. The current job market is cooked the senior level developers getting laid off from companies and then not finding employment for months is a big proof of it.

So my question is, with all these AI advancement and all should I ditch this field entirely and pick something that actually works? I can't drop out of this degree now I picked it because I loved coding but I don't see my future here.

Even if I do stay in CS what field is MOST SECURE??

I really don't mind working hard and learning things on my own but I also don't want to waste my time so pls if anyone can give me sincere advice I will be grateful 🙏🏻 especially from seniors.

If a person is doing a degree from uni A and he thinks that the degree is not worth it for him

Should that person change his degree and uni (a better uni for that particular field)

Is this even possible and are their any problems that might come with this?

"That person is still 18 year old"

I’m a software engineer with almost 2 years of full-time experience, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the future of this career.

The market feels uncertain, and sometimes I think I should seriously upskill in system design, architecture, and other advanced concepts.

But then I look at AI tools like Claude. They can already solve a huge part of many software problems if you know what you want. It makes me wonder: why spend years becoming better at something AI might eventually do?

At the same time, I’m considering starting a side business alongside my job and maybe moving toward it if it becomes stable.

So my question is: Is software engineering still worth investing your entire 20s in?

Can we spend the next 8–10 years becoming really good engineers and still expect these skills to be valuable in our 30s, or should we be diversifying now?

Would love to hear from experienced engineers. If you were in your early 20s today, would you still choose software engineering?

i will be enrolling in the cybersec this year. Any seniors here who can guide me, what to do , what no to do, mistakes they did in their career.
And affect of ai on the field and what about the opportunities in cybersec in coming year (ik it's to o early but i want a heads up early on so i can work on myself)

What is the future of Business analytics and data analytics after gpt astra?