SleepyNoodle
SleepyNoodle

Why is it so hard to leave first company?

I joined TCS 3yrs ago and since then I couldn't switch. I am planning since last year March but actually not able to work on it. Even I couldn't apply actively. Currently I am involved in a role which has nothing to do with development and I feel bit less confident. So I want to know why it is so hard to leave? Does everyone feel same? Is this ecosystem somewhat responsible for this?

10mo ago
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BubblyNarwhal
BubblyNarwhal

6 YOE joining 5th company next month.

Never let a retard shame you for job hopping.
Job hopping is one of the fewest ways to attain some economic mobility in this shithole country.
For a corporation understand that you're a fungible resource. They'll throw you under the bus once you've outlived their utility. Always lookout for your own personal interest first.

SqueakyWalrus
SqueakyWalrus
Student9mo

Shithole country? Ok all the best dude!

SillyJellybean
SillyJellybean

There's literally shit on every street with open manholes in every city. Technically accurate 😂

SqueakyWalrus
SqueakyWalrus
Student10mo

I've switched 4 companies in 5Y 🤡🤡

SleepyNoodle
SleepyNoodle
TCS10mo

Interested in knowing the journey. Can you please tell me about it? Company, Role, Package.?

SqueakyWalrus
SqueakyWalrus
Student9mo

Those are not anyway aligned with your question bro that's why I have avoided it in the first place.

My take; yes the ecosystem is 'somewhat' responsible for sure, but you are your own responsibility! Play wisely.

Am not asking to go haywire and job hopping like crazy but should be calculated risks at least in initial years by the time you cross 35, you won't have any energy/ wish / fire to do so!

So?? do while you can. ✊🏽

SquishyRaccoon
SquishyRaccoon

I feel the same Reasons

  1. I'm not sure abt opportunities outside
  2. Didn't learn anything completely, completed the task never learnt anything abt it
  3. My work depends one software which is closed source difficult to learn from outside
PeppyNarwhal
PeppyNarwhal

Not to be harsh, but excuses in each point. You gotta do this for yourself!

SquishyRaccoon
SquishyRaccoon

100% agree.

PeppyNarwhal
PeppyNarwhal

I’m exiting WITCH in a few weeks 🥳. AMA

ZoomyBagel
ZoomyBagel
TCS9mo

What's your tech stack and yoe?

PeppyNarwhal
PeppyNarwhal

2YOE. Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML/CSS lots of AWS exposure too.

MagicalMarshmallow
MagicalMarshmallow

The reason is you don’t want to be out of your comfort zone. People are able to switch companies just ask yourself why you can’t.

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