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Hello guys; I have been actively applying to job/internship openings on LinkedIn (It might have reached 50+ by now) but what I get is either they ghost me, or reject me. There's only 1 or 2 companies where I actually received a response but even they ghosted me after submitting practice assignment. Also; the rejection mail of each company is the same so I am starting to think that most of the jobs are automated by bots or something. Can anyone suggest an active job search platform where employers post the role with the intention to hire employees, even look through the candidate's resume and respond instead of ghosting?

A month ago I had 2 good offers. One was from a stable start up which had good salary and amazing perks and one from a company which has a good brand and decent benefits. Naturally, I took up the one that has good brand value. I was hired for python automation, which has always been my domain. Now, it's been a week since I'm in this project and they want me to take up the maintenance part in python automation and start looking into another project that involves Java, javascript, testng and mocha. I'm already stressed because the existing framework is huge and very well written. I'm still trying to grasp the python automation framework part. Now this new challenge. How should I react??

I'm trying to get back at coding and is unable to decide between the following: - Backend (Springboot - have tried a basic application to build crud APIs) - Android Dev (native, have built few very basic apps using Java and published them) - Web Full stack (have some experience with ERN as of now) I'm unable to choose which one to focus on and not being able to take a decision is just resulting in procrastination. I know it would be better to just jump into something and go with the flow, but I'm unable to. Please help me out folks! I'm currently in a non coding role because of choice, but have always loved development and used to do it until I started working full-time (still tried a few things on the side). Haven't really figured out what's next, but if it works out, I would switch to an engineering role (either internally or to a new company)

I am thinking of leaving my current job and focus on myself, getting to know myself better etc. Currently I have enough money saved for my expenses for next 6-8 months. Everyone I have asked about this say don't leave your job if you don't have another lined up, in this tech winter. I understand their view point. It aligns with what my parents think as well. Is there anyone who has had done this in the past? Do you recommend this route? Are the consequences far too severe? Does anyone have a different opinion from one stated above?

Hey folks, This competitor's CEO reached out to me recently and we talked for an hour. In the end, he asked my current TC which was quite surprising. He then offered me a 100% hike + 10L esops. Although the offer is tempting. I have a problem. There is a Non-Compete clause in my offer letter for 8 months. How can I tackle this? The CEO said that, if I make up my mind he will make sure that my current org doesn't know any of this. Please help me with all the suggestions!! Thanks in advance :)

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