From Layoff to Lead Engineer: A Journey of Resilience and Reinvention 🚀

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From Layoff to Lead Engineer: A Journey of Resilience and Reinvention 🚀

December was brutal. Laid off from a growing German Startup , contract ended 31st December. 🥶 Faced a barren job market. Felt like a brick wall. Doubt crept in, but mantra: "Just try." 💪

Job hunt was tough: Tether (USDT) :

• Rejected in final round. 💔
• Heartbreaking

Soar Financials (UAE):

• "Ghost" after assignment. 😔
• Disappointing

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• Close call, same result. 😩 Realization: Aim for big tech. 🎯 Dove into DSA, felt overwhelming. 🤯 But opportunity emerged! 🎉 Joined an early-stage London startup as Lead Engineer! 🇬🇧

• Pay is lower, but... 💰➡️📉

• Long-term potential! 📈

• ESOPs, revenue share, bonuses! 🤑

• Pay increase after funding! 🚀 Shift in approach:

• Embrace Agentic AI! 🤖

• Explore multiple income streams! 💼💼

• Single job era is evolving! 🔄

Just the beginning:

• Trying to Pursue another job! 🕵️‍♂️
• Exploring 2 jobs simultaneously! 🤯

Past 2 months: Rollercoaster! 🎢 Thanks to everyone for motivation!

New beginnings, possibilities, resilience! ✨ Future is bright! ☀️