SleepyMarshmallow
SleepyMarshmallow
Student

Confused in life ...

Hello people, I graduated last year and joined a fast-paced startup back in july as an SDE (2023 grad). So many things have changed so far within the company. Company has closed good series B funding. The top level management has changed, my manager and colleagues resigned due to the kind of work and cultural shift and lots of work but I stood there and delivered projects (was making them from scratch). Whatever was thrown on me during this time, I took that as an opportunity and delivered that. I literally worked on 4-5 tech stacks and built complex projects from scratch with 3 members team only.

Now it seems like their ask is never ending and they again want me to put in another techstack since the existing products we built are working fine and we are just maintaining it now. The culture of the company is still very good despite having lots of work though the pay is above average.

I am seeing my friends around me joining another company and getting much better hikes. I also want to make a switch but deep down in my heart I have these questions coming up:

  1. Should I switch before completing 2 years since it's my first job and I have spent only 1 year so far here. I really don't want to make this habit of switching again and again.

  2. The kind of bonding I have made with my colleagues so far. Will I be able to get the same environment in the new company?

  3. Should I join the startup again or should I target MNCs now. Because I have been building multiple complex projects for the past 1.7 years (this is my 3rd startup) from scratch and this is also getting normalized for me. Is it time to work on a scale?

  4. Feel less valued sometimes. Despite delivering lots of efforts, it seems like I am not getting valued much because it's kinda hardware company and things go around that only.

  5. Although, I am working on complex projects here but sometimes I feel missing out if I hear what others are doing. Should I go to a pure software based company?

  6. I am not making much here to be honest despite having much better coding skills (10 base + 2.5 PB + 2.5 VP) but I am able to manage my money well despite living in Bangalore. Should I be hungry for more?

I would be happy to read your opinion on these guys.

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SquishyDonut
SquishyDonut

I work in an early stage Indian startup as SDE (23 Grad). Here's my suggestion to each of your concern:

  1. At least 1.5 yoe, start preparing your DSA, system design etc. Start applying to companies 2 months earlier from reaching 1.5 yoe.
  2. Corporate bonding 🤡 is all what I've heard from people. You can read about this on the internet 😂
  3. if you enjoy the fast paced environments then startup otherwise MNCs. Also having MAANG or equivalent on a resume is a big booster and will reap benefits later.
  4. This is normal, the majority of people feel this.
  5. Keep aside 1-2 hrs daily for upskilling and trying new stuff.
  6. I make 5LPA full cash. You should definitely be hungry for more but should also consider your future career trajectory.
SleepyMarshmallow
SleepyMarshmallow
Student3mo

Thanks Yes, I need to start preparing asap!

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