I’ve been trying to switch careers and get into software development. I look at a lot of postings and I see $40,000 “entry level” jobs that require 2-3 years experience and a degree.
It makes me angry.
Finding a job is literally a job right now. If the post reads like ai then give them an AI cover letter, don’t waste your time if they’re not. If it’s a succinct human written posting, give an honest and professional written cover letter. The years of experience are a filter, ignore them. Focus on if you understand the problem the team is trying to solve. Or if you can learn it in a reasonable time. (Less than six months)
Here’s a good video. If anyone has an open source mirror of the YouTube link I’ll post that here too.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=iC-PMJ8B4Z0
Also an article https://archive.fo/Asqae
Good luck. I hope you’re able to take a break and connect with loved ones right now.
Should i work a soul crushing job and starve? Or not work a soul crushing job and starve? Such a hard choice!
When cost of living goes up every year by 3-5%, you can’t accept dirt wages… it’s starting to feel like maybe we got a raw deal with this infinite boom bust cycle capitalism has created for the pleebs.
Wont accept or can’t?
Fortune is out here painting narratives. It’s okay, keep going, we’ll keep striking.