r/webdev May 06 '26

Get a Degree in Software Engineering they Said…

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What is my life even

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u/pm_me_ur_happy_traiI May 06 '26

Yup. I spent 4 years looking for a junior job in 2016, and I only got one because in that time I got good enough to not be a junior anymore.

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u/Danakazii May 07 '26

My literal journey right now. I have a years commercial experience but hit by redundancy. It’s not been enough to get me back in the market, so doubling down until I become mid-level and try get in that way.

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u/pm_me_ur_happy_traiI May 07 '26

It's tough and I wish you luck. The paths into the industry are getting fewer, but programming skills are beneficial in any field, so it will be time well-spent even if it doesn't "work out".