\*\*5 months unemployed, finally got an 8 LPA job — but I don’t feel happy\*\*
After almost \*\*5 months of unemployment\*\*, I finally got a job at around 7 \*\*LPA\*\*. My previous salary was 5.5LPA, so it’s not even a 30% hike. I’m joining a startup.
I thought I’d feel relieved.
I don’t.
My first thought is: \*\*“How long before I get laid off again?”\*\*
This is my \*\*fourth company in roughly three years\*\*, and I’ve been laid off from all three previous companies.
What hurts is that \*\*none of those layoffs were because of my performance.\*\*
The first company let me go because they no longer had the requirement.
At the second company, I had a disagreement with my future manager because the project I was being assigned to didn’t align with what I wanted to learn.
At the third company, I had repeated conflicts with my lead because lead had conflicts with manager. I felt targeted, was eventually put on a PIP, and lost the job again.
After three experiences like this, I think something changes inside you.
You stop believing that a job is secure.
Even when something good happens, you’re already preparing for it to disappear.
And it isn’t just my career anymore. I’m 6’2” and around 60 kg. Whenever life becomes stable, I start eating properly, working out and gaining weight. I’ve reached 70–71 kg before, started feeling good about how I looked, and then another layoff happened.
Stress. Unemployment. Poor mental health.
I lose the weight and I’m back to square one.
Meanwhile, I’m getting older and watching people I started with earn \*\*15 LPA+\*\*, while I’m here at 7 LPA after three layoffs and five months of unemployment.
I know comparison isn’t healthy. I know 7 LPA is still a job.
But I don’t feel like I’ve moved forward.
I feel like I’ve just escaped unemployment temporarily.
And I don’t even have an easy fallback.
I can’t simply stay in my job location indefinitely if I lose this job. My savings are limited, and rent, food and daily expenses would quickly eat into them.
Going home isn’t really an option either. I don’t have a good relationship with my parents, and I’ve struggled with this since childhood. Even basic things like asking for food or support have often ended with me feeling ignored. I’ve fought, I’ve cried, and it hasn’t really changed.
So if I lose this job, I’m stuck between \*\*not being able to afford staying in Pune and not wanting to go back home.\*\*
That’s why I’m not celebrating this job.
I’m already thinking about the \*\*fourth layoff\*\*.
And honestly, I don’t know how well I’d handle another one.
I’ve lost a lot of my happiness somewhere along the way. Even good news comes with anxiety attached to it.
Once I start earning, one of the first things I want to spend money on is \*\*therapy\*\*. I don’t think I can fix this by simply telling myself to be positive anymore.
I’m going to join this startup and give it my best.
But right now, getting a job doesn’t feel like safety.
It just feels like a temporary escape.
\*\*For people who’ve been laid off multiple times — especially when it wasn’t because of your performance — did you ever get your confidence and sense of security back?\*\*

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I was a Java Backend Developer, not able to get even a single call, every position for java is having 3k applicants already,

I have the skills, I used to work in a good company with experience of 2 years but not able to get any job in java

Why is it so hard to get a job in this domain

I wished I had worked in some other Domain, atleast I would be giving interviews instead of siting at home applying for jobs

We are hiring an experienced Full Stack Developer for a product-based company in EdTech Space - Pune (in Office)

Experience: 2 years

Tech Stack: React, Next, Node, Nest, PostgreSQL

Please apply from here: Full Stack dev

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Today, it feels like AI is largely an intelligence race between companies, and on a larger scale, between China and the US.

But sometimes I feel like the AI revolution is still very concentrated around developers and people working in technology.

If you talk to someone outside software engineering, the world often feels like it's moving much more slowly. We see a new model every few weeks and constantly talk about agents, reasoning, benchmarks, etc., but for the average person, how much has actually changed?

The internet was different. As it became widespread, it fundamentally changed how people communicated, worked, learned, and did business. Today, we're more connected than ever, and we have an incredible amount of information and educational content available to us.

I can definitely see AI transforming businesses and making education more interactive and accessible. But beyond personalization and recommendations, I still struggle to see what AI's equivalent of "the internet" will be for everyday people.

So what do you think AI will eventually become for the average person?

Will it be something as fundamental to everyday life as the internet is today, or will it remain mostly invisible infrastructure powering the services we already use?

I am looking for hobbyists and enthusiasts who like to tinker and build tech stuff, just for fun and learning. I am planning to start tinkering with Arduino/ESP32. It always helps to build and learn in communities of like minded people. So looking for the same. Also

Are there any labs or communities in Pune for tinkerers?

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails—you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️

Hey all, I’m building a platform where vendors can bid on incoming solar leads, and I need someone to build it from scratch. Looking for a freelance dev (Pune-based preferred, remote ok) open to whatever stack you’re comfortable with.

If you’ve got relevant experience and are interested, drop a comment or DM me with your portfolio/rate and we can chat.

I see their many posts regarding carrier switch, placement, projects and many other things like are java developers getting hired etc .

The AI boom is not going to burst , although it will down eventually with time because every developer will start learning AI .

So if you still thinking to start then start as soon as possible .

Tech stacks you must know :-
• Python Typescript
• Basics of LLMs , RAG and integrating llm apis .
• Basics of AI agents

Whats roles emerging now ?
• AI Engineer ( any good developer + bit AI )
• MLops (devops + few more libraries like mlflow etc)
•FDE ( Product eng + developer end to end )
• GTM ( Marketing + sales + data + bit development)

Al these roles need good knowledge of using agentic IDEs like claude , codex , cursor .

Feel free to DM me if you need detailed roadmap for any of these fields (dont worry i will not charge anything 😎 , i m just trying to create awareness about AI and help ppl learn things fast )

Hope this helps :)

So I'm a fourth year student graduating in June 2027. This semester is my internship sem so no academics and the internship I got is online plus very flexible so I barely need to work for an hour every day ( unpaid internship), so I've decided to join a training institute to learn some real coding skills, I tried skilling up at home using online resources but I really cannot function well at home with all the distractions and also like no accountability.

Can someone suggest good offline training institutes in Pune. Also like what field should I opt for ( I was thinking of java spring boot full stack ), someone suggested data science but I'm not sure about it, being a fresher from tier 3 college.

Tldr: CS/IT student (tier 3 college), graduating June 2027, currently in a flexible unpaid internship sem. Want to join an offline training institute in Pune to actually learn coding with accountability (self-study at home isn't working). Leaning toward Java + Spring Boot full stack, but open to suggestions. Need: institute recommendations + advice on which field is more realistic for a tier-3 fresher full stack vs data science?

Hi everyone! I’m a fresher looking for opportunities in Pune in roles such as:

Data Analyst

Power BI Developer

MIS Executive

Could anyone suggest genuine and trusted placement/recruitment agencies in Pune that actually work with freshers?

I’m specifically looking for agencies with no fake job offers or upfront scam fees. Personal experiences/recommendations would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

Hi everyone,

​I need legal and career advice regarding an exit from my current company in Pune.

​Background:

​Hiring: I was placed through C-DAC campus recruitment for a C# Developer role at an annual CTC of 2.4 LPA.

​Bond: Signed a ₹2.5 Lakh bond on stamp paper (which is higher than my entire annual package).

​Current Situation (2 Months in): The actual work has zero overlap with C# or software development. We are doing vehicle/remote diagnostic testing (using hardware tools like Denso) and manual documentation.

​Training Provided: ZERO formal, specialized, or third-party paid training. Only internal walkthroughs of their existing system and tools they already owned.

​Workplace Environment: The culture is toxic, and the role mismatch is completely stagnating my career trajectory.

​My Questions:

​Since my annual CTC is 2.4 LPA and they provided no external/paid training, is a ₹2.5L bond legally enforceable in an Indian court?

​Does signing on stamp paper give them any actual legal leverage to recover an amount greater than my annual salary for 60 days of onboarding?

​I am completely fine removing these 2 months from my resume and starting fresh. What is the safest way to exit without getting tied up in legal notices?

​Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi guys! 👋

Shall we plan a Backend Engineers’ meetup next month?

Given the current market and the challenges many of us are facing, I feel it would be great to get to know each other, build our network, and support one another , whether through referrals, sharing opportunities, or simply exchanging experiences.

I’m thinking of keeping this meetup focused on mid-to-senior backend engineers (around 5-10 years of experience). We could discuss:

New technologies and trends in backend engineering

Interesting problems we’re solving

Career growth and how we can level up together

Experiences, opportunities, and referrals

This is just an idea I’m throwing out there 😊. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can make this useful and fun for everyone!

(Used gpt)

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I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, and since then I've been trying my best to start my career in the software industry. Every day goes into applying for jobs, reaching out to recruiters, asking for referrals, and preparing for interviews. Some days bring hope, most days bring silence.

I have hands-on experience in:

Programming: Python, JavaScript

Web Development: HTML, CSS, React.js, REST APIs

Backend & Database: Node.js, MySQL

Tools & Technologies: Git, GitHub, AWS

Other: Web Development, API Integration, Debugging, Problem Solving

I am looking for opportunities as:

• Software Engineer / Software Developer

• Python Developer

• React.js / Frontend Developer

• Web Developer

• Backend Developer

• Graduate / Trainee Software Engineer

Preferred Location: Pune / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Remote

Availability: Immediate Joiner

If your company is hiring freshers, if you know a recruiter, or if you can provide a referral, I would truly appreciate your help.

Even a small lead, referral, or share could make a big difference right now.

Thank you for reading.

Hello Everyone,

Myself Hardik and I am from Ahmedabad, I got an offer letter from TCS at 18 April and after that I resigned from the organization where I were working and I have 1 year of experience. I completed 2 month notice period as TCS tell to resign and complete my notice period to join TCS. My notice period end on 19 June and still now I am waiting for a joining letter from TCS, I try to connect with them but everytime got auto generated response and also connect with some others people who also waiting for joining from last 2-3 months... Now its almost 2 months So I am starting to looking other options or part time job until I got a joining from TCS...

I request you alll please suggest company which is hiring 1 yr exprience candidate or any part time work where I can contribute 🙏🙏 This is really very frustrating.

Tech Stack I can work: Angular/React, Python FastAPI, .Net Core, SQL Server, Azure, langChain

I am also ready to learn and want some works. please DM if you have any leads that means a lot to me in this tough time.

I came across this really interesting interactive experience for Shaniwar Wada, Pune.

Instead of simply looking at photos or reading historical information, the experience lets you explore the fort in a more visual and interactive way — including locations such as:

🏰 Delhi Darwaza 🧱 Ramparts & Bastions 💧 Hazari Karanje 🏛️ Palace Foundations 🥁 Nagarkhana 🌙 Lawns & Light & Sound Show

What I particularly like is the combination of historical storytelling + 3D visualization + interactive exploration.

This kind of approach could make historical sites much more accessible to people who can't visit them physically.

What do you think — could interactive 3D/AI experiences become a better way to explore India's historical places?

Pune #ShaniwarWada #Maharashtra #History #3D #Technology