Seeking career advice. Pls tell what more can/should i do?

Hi,

I'm seeking guidance regarding my career path. I'm a 27-year-old male who transitioned into tech in 2022 from a non-technical background. Last year, I joined a product-based startup as a Frontend Developer specializing in React.js. While the pay is okay, I come from a challenging financial background with pressing needs.

Over the past year, I've been upskilling by working on Codewars katas and similar exercises after office. In a month, I'll complete one year at my current company, and I'm considering making a switch. To prepare, I've started developing an app from scratch to practice TypeScript alongside React, as my company's codebase doesn't utilize TypeScript.

I've also been compiling a list of companies in an Excel sheet to connect with their employees and apply in the future.

You might wonder why I'm eager to switch. As I mentioned, the pay is modest, and I don't feel I'm learning as much as I'd like in my current role.

Could you please offer suggestions on what more I should or can do in this regard?

Thank you.

TL;DR: I'm a 27-year-old who transitioned to tech in 2022. After a year as a React.js Frontend Developer at a startup with modest pay and limited learning opportunities, I'm preparing to switch jobs. To enhance my skills, I'm building a new app to practice TypeScript and networking with potential employers. Seeking advice on further steps to improve my prospects.