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Feeling stuck
Friends younger than me are seniors and sde 2 at FAANG meanwhile I'm still SDE 1 at a FAANG adjacent company (1.5y here) with 3.5 YOE (+0.5m internship) total.
Also, I was fullstack + cloud at previous job and here just TS/JS frontend library. I din't even get stock here and I'm sure the company is not growing.
What can I do and are there any career consultants out there?
Disclaimer: friends graduated 2-3 years before me and my previous experience was outside of US and before masters
Edit: I miss calculated my total YOE. 5 -> 3.5 + 0.5 internship
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ramenenjoyerSoftware Engineer
Totally get how you’re feeling, but don’t be too hard on yourself. Everyone’s path looks different, especially with different starting points, geographies, and opportunities. You already have 5 YOE, a solid tech stack, and FAANG-adjacent experience, and that’s not nothing.
Now’s a great time to reflect, upskill if needed (maybe dive back into backend or system design), and start exploring roles that match your full potential. You’ve built a strong foundation, the next jump is yours to shape. You've got this.
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Upskill and practice is next💪🏻
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