Software Engineer

Consultant

Public speaking. I can make a shit ton of money!

Founder

Well to start with there are several fields that I would wanna be expert in. But if told in a sequence, I would first like to master the art of well knitted communication and story telling. I believe this is a core skill and irrespective of any role you are currently, it would come handy and win your rapo amid the competition. Other than this I would like to become an expert in knowing the art of validating an idea of a startup just like how experienced investors do within 5-10 minutes. I know it might be difficult and some of the sharpest minds have mastered it in quite an early age of their career. I am still exploring out ways to master this second skill.

Product Manager

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If you could instantly become an expert in any field, what would it be?

If you could instantly become an expert in any field, what would it be?- Grapevine

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Suppose you could be very good, like, REALLY good at something that very few people could do, what do you imagine being?

It's okay for it to be unrealistic or unrelated to what you currently do.

For example, being an international snooker player 🤷🏻‍♂️ or mastery in woodwork specific to making storage/usable compartment based "russian dolls".

What's the wildest or absurdly normal thing can you think of?

If you could choose a mastery, what would it be?

Software Test - QA

something you would be able to use to earn a living without a formal job as well, maybe by starting something of your own

for me it's my ability to seamlessly work with tech, product and business teams

What are you really good/skilled at ?

Senior Software Engineer

If you could instantly become an expert in one random, non-lucrative field, what would you choose?  
I'm talking about hyper-specific, wildly impractical knowledge that would make you a god-tier trivia night player but probably won't pay the bills.

Mastering the Useless: What's Your Dream Obscure Expertise?

I recently learned how to cook properly at 35, and it's been a game-changer. I'm saving money, eating healthier, and actually enjoying my meals. It got me thinking about other skills I wish I'd picked up sooner. 

What's a skill you wish you had learned earlier in life? Something that's made a significant difference in your day-to-day living or overall happiness?

What life-changing skill do you wish you'd learned earlier?

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What's one skill you wish you had developed earlier in your career?
How do you think it would have changed your career path?

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I want to quit my job and take a break. 

I Have been contemplating to do the same for almost an year but decided not to do it. So many things have happened since then

1. Layoff wave started in india
2. Got married
3. Had to move back to bangalore from hometown

Reason I want to quit is I don't feel like working , feeling bored and work doesn't interest me that much. 

I want to take a break chill for a bit but don't have guts to do the same considering market conditions ( what if I don't get a job when I am back in the market😅) 

Please give any advice on how to tackle this situation or if someone has gone through the same, would love to hear your experience. 

Also how is the product hiring currently in India? 

PS:  I do have a good runway for 4-5 months considering all expenses but I am scared to take the step

How is the market currently for product managers?

Test Engineer

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Hello everyone, I recently withdrew from my B.Sc. in AI & ML due to struggles with subjects like mathematics and digital electronics, which neither interested me nor came easily. 

I've come to understand that success in this field is more about skills than formal education. I'm embarking on a new journey with a blank slate in computer science and IT. 

Could you kindly suggest the skills and areas of focus that are currently in demand and trending? I'm open to tackling challenging topics if they spark my interest. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thx,

Seeking Advice

Have few questions related to that -
1. Does the psychometric tests really showcase your skills and interests?
2. Do you recommend it for anyone who is unsure of what they can be doing in their lives with utmost satisfaction?
3. Are the results at the end of the tests show only legacy jobs or they showcase a generic view of what can be your career and you can choose to deep dive? Like, do they specifically show you can be a software engineer or do they mention you are good at teaching or expressing yourself, hence from that you can deduce if blogging is something of interest that can be pursued or being youtuber etc
4. If yes to above questions, any recommendations for good career counselling orgs?

Has anyone ever taken career counselling? Do they work?

I graduated from a Mechanical Background 🤓🛠️.

Currently working in Accenture as a Java Software Developer at a client site, I want to switch to a product based company. 

My current project lacks excitement as it's too lenient for me, and I don't feel much pressure or stress despite it being completely development-based, except for dealing with some office politics and micromanagement, tbh I'm not even bothered with that petty stuff as it's common everywhere.

I currently have expertise in Java, i can rate myself maybe 6 or 7/10 in it. What additional skills should I acquire to unlock a vast array of opportunities? Or which can make me standout from others according to the market.

Help me get out of Accenture 🤡

Skills for switch

Software Developer

please share something you have been working on and would like to become really good at doing it or even if you are just dreaming about it and would like to start doing it. 

It could be related to anything in your life.

What do you want to become good at ?

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a 2025 grad here, wanted to ask how can a non tech guy join FAAMG or start with big fat money?

How can a non tech guy join FAAMG

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Hi, People of Grapevine!

About 6 months ago I made a post looking for suggestions on whether I should quit a work project that paid me 1.5L per month. 
I’m happy to report not only did I quit that company shortly after, but I got an offer from a sort of a mentor to work at a Dubai based law firm (remote, of course). To months ago, I also got two new clients on retainer for 1.5L each. 

The firm is quite good, unlike traditional Indian law firms, and the work pressure is not super intense. However, I feel like I’ve come to realise… I just hate working “for” someone else. With my personal clients, I have a sense of “freedom”. Like I can work from any part of the world, but with the firm, I feel this sense of being “bound”. I’m bound to my desk from morning until evening. I haven’t been able to visit events and even though I usually would be working anyway, I would sometimes work from a relative’s place, sometimes go out with my family or if need be, or even travel! There are a couple of business events and conferences I missed out on as well. 
The thing is… I’ve never really worked in a traditional law firm or office. Even though, this isn’t a traditional law firm either, it’s the closest I’ve come to and I’m wondering if the fact that I want to quit within barely 6 months speaks something larger about my ability to work? 

I know I am ambitious and I want to become the go-to expert in my field of work, do you guys think by being unable to work in a firm or office setup like this, I would be hampering that? Also, I’m good at what I do, great, infact. But of course, to a lot of people the “firm” tag matters. 
I also acknowledge that this might be the only time in my life I can really work “under” someone as I feel later in life it might be too late. I guess, I’m wondering… Would quitting and focussing on my practice and choosing only client based work hamper my career growth in any way?

-Continued in comments-

When is the right time to focus on your own venture? Looking for some advise!

Lawyer

So, I have heard multiple people that 20s is about exploring. Explore different jobs, work style, people etc , you name it!
   I believe with that, you cannot think of earning as exploration into different roles results in being at the same level across roles.
   1. What would you do or are currently doing about this? 
   2. Do you agree that 20s is about exploring?
   3. Did you explore in your 20s or did you try to climb the corporate ladder? 
   4. Would you do things differently if you had the chance?

People in/were in your 20s, what would/did you do?

Drop the western view of fun - Clubbing,partying,getting high/laid anyone can do. You don’t need any hard skills for it.  
  
 You have to change your perception of fun - I am a strong believer that 20s are for building your self. 
  
 Get Up Early - Explore your religion/spirituality - Work Hard - Don’t burn yourself out but ya the seeds you sow with hard work will pay on later in life.  
 Go Workout - Go for a Run- Go to the Gym it’s gonna help you live longer. 
  
 Eat healthy - Quit Smoking  
  
 Own Your life - Set Goals - Figure out your 2-5-10 Year Goals.  
  
 And When you have started this journey feel free to out with your friends create movie worthy stories and find the love of your life.

Growth Manager

It is often claimed that in start-ups you gain a lot in terms of knowledge and experience compared to big companies ... I guess which have stable/mature tech and well defined processes. Has that happened to you? In which things you find yourself way ahead of your peers?

Have you significantly outgrown your peers in the industry?

Data Scientist

What type of company a fresher should target to start his career?

Even after so many layoffs, low salary of  engineers , the craze of engineering is not going down.
Every year 10lack students are writing jee , even if half of them will do engineering somehow then where will they get jobs ?
It is just increasing the saturation of the market, which eventually decreases salaries,
And now this AI
God knows when it will come to an end 😮‍💨

Craze of engineering

Analyst

I had scored well in my state level cet exams and had a free seat in both medicine and engineering. I chose engineering and eventually been lucky to have had opportunities to experience a lot of random things in life and at the right time got into startup’s. In hindsight I’m very glad I didn’t choose medicine, not because of the years of study but just because my current path was way more enlightening, knowledgeable and satisfying as a whole. 

Engineering gave me the generalist skill set to explore many things to eventually work on things I loved. I don’t think medicine would have provided me that.

Medicine vs Engineering

I am currently in a company with 8.55 lpa ctc ( just graduated this year btech cse) . We do python databricks also sql server and IICS .( basically data engineering ) . I don't want to do data engineering. I want to learn something else which is exciting and will give me more pay . So now I am learning Golang but stackoverflow survey says that zig language pays the highest ( quite strange ) . So I want to ask Industry experts what is the hot tech right now , what should I learn which is interesting as well as pays more ?

Which technology/programming language should I learn next

I have generally seen this either in reel / film life or real life, where people who love what they do, tend to be -
1. Much more happier / satisfied everyday
2. They give way more of themselves into the task not because someone demands it, but because they want to, they enjoy it
3. They constantly improve and be better at this thing
4. They aren't in it for the money. They don't do things or learn more or put more hours because it's paying them, they do it because of the love for the thing. Money is just an add-on

Do you guys have anything like this in life which you enjoy doing so much and can do it without thinking about the money you'd get. This thing shouldn't be something you consume, but something you produce, even if it helps 1 person out, still counts!

Eg. You do coding, learn new things in it, not because it pays you, but because it's what you love doing. You'd probably still keep doing it even if it doesn't pay you anything

What's the one thing you love doing without intention of making money out of it?

Hello everyone,

I recently joined a service-based company as a fresher and was assigned a domain. Despite my efforts to learn and adapt, I have found that this domain does not align with my interests. My true passion lies in becoming a Web3 developer or a full-stack developer.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to effectively upskill myself from a project perspective in these areas. Additionally, I am seeking guidance on how to apply for positions that align with my interests, so that I can eventually work in a field I am passionate about, with relevant experience.

Thank you for your support and suggestions.

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