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I was laid off from my $240k software engineering job a couple of weeks ago. While the initial shock has passed, it’s now time to get back on track. In this video, I share my journey and insights on finding a job as a software developer in today’s competitive market.
Despite the challenging job landscape, I’m not worried. With 15 years of experience as a freelancer, I’ve become adept at securing new opportunities. In this episode, I delve into the different strategies for landing engineering jobs, ranking them from worst (F-TIER) to best (S-TIER), and highlighting the pros and cons of each method.
Finally, I discuss my current job hunt and the approach I’m taking to find my next role. Whether you’re a seasoned software engineer or just starting, this video will provide valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the job market.
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I’ve been a software engineer since 2008 and with over a decade of experience, the industry is as crazy and as varied as ever.
I continually get asked for career advice and how to navigate writing code for a living and I wanted to share everything I’ve learned in hopes that I can help someone who is just starting in software engineering, who has been in it for a while and is too afraid to ask, or the seasoned vet to either agree or argue with me.
The intent of this channel is to have multiple series that include the following topics:
💰 Compensation
📈 Negotiations
📚 Career advice and guidance
📈 Stocks, RSUs, Stock options, and ESPP plans
👨🏫 Engineering interviews
I’ve done just about everything in software from working for 3 person start ups, 300 person start ups, silicon valley companies, Fortune 500 companies, small teams, big teams, W2 employment and 1099 contracting, full time contracting and moonlight part time work, independent development, launching my own web apps and iphone app.