Questions:
- what kind of career do you want?
- What specific job market are you currently in?
- You mention the pay is great but dislike the work. How much time can you dedicate on projects you're curious/passionate and capable of doing?
Regarding unhappiness at work, I was in your situation some years ago and found that the solution to my problem was putting in the required hours at work and then going home and working really really hard on the things that mattered to me. Also I found that having a daily exercise routine helped a lot with my productivity and mood!
Regarding leaving your country, I'd start by marketing yourself better. Your site doesn't give specifics on what your ambitions are and does not showcase why I'd want to hire you. Perhaps, if you SHOWED me what projects you can do for me, I'd be more inclined to see where you'd fit in my organization. A great example of good marketing was this kid's portfolio that sprung some weeks ago: http://www.hostmeinca.com/
Another way to leave is by getting a masters in another country. Look for masters in a field you're curious about and then search for scholarships. There are tons of scholarship resources out there (google Fullbright, Daad, Gates Millennium Scholarships, UK council scholarships). A masters is also a great way to network and meet potential employers or even future coworkers that might end up giving you a recommendation down the line!
Some other advice (and I know the HN crowd will probably differ):
- GET ON LINKEDIN! Get people you've worked with to endorse you!
- go read this book by John Somnez called Softskills. It will help you market yourself better as a developer http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills
Regarding the site, I made it in one sitting as a placeholder for my domain. I use the domain mostly for my personal email and giving my apps a proper domain name I control rather than an IP address or a domain name I don't control (e.g. herokuapps.com).
I haven't put much thought into marketing myself but maybe I should. Just never thought it would be worth it.
That article about free high education in Germany a few weeks ago had me thinking about pursuing a Master's in Germany but I haven't pursued it.
Thanks for the comment. I like each of the points you've raised and if I want a change your advice sounds like a nice start.
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Questions: - what kind of career do you want? - What specific job market are you currently in? - You mention the pay is great but dislike the work. How much time can you dedicate on projects you're curious/passionate and capable of doing?
Regarding unhappiness at work, I was in your situation some years ago and found that the solution to my problem was putting in the required hours at work and then going home and working really really hard on the things that mattered to me. Also I found that having a daily exercise routine helped a lot with my productivity and mood!
Regarding leaving your country, I'd start by marketing yourself better. Your site doesn't give specifics on what your ambitions are and does not showcase why I'd want to hire you. Perhaps, if you SHOWED me what projects you can do for me, I'd be more inclined to see where you'd fit in my organization. A great example of good marketing was this kid's portfolio that sprung some weeks ago: http://www.hostmeinca.com/
Another way to leave is by getting a masters in another country. Look for masters in a field you're curious about and then search for scholarships. There are tons of scholarship resources out there (google Fullbright, Daad, Gates Millennium Scholarships, UK council scholarships). A masters is also a great way to network and meet potential employers or even future coworkers that might end up giving you a recommendation down the line!
Some other advice (and I know the HN crowd will probably differ): - GET ON LINKEDIN! Get people you've worked with to endorse you! - go read this book by John Somnez called Softskills. It will help you market yourself better as a developer http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills
Hope this helps!
Regarding the site, I made it in one sitting as a placeholder for my domain. I use the domain mostly for my personal email and giving my apps a proper domain name I control rather than an IP address or a domain name I don't control (e.g. herokuapps.com).
I haven't put much thought into marketing myself but maybe I should. Just never thought it would be worth it.
That article about free high education in Germany a few weeks ago had me thinking about pursuing a Master's in Germany but I haven't pursued it.
Thanks for the comment. I like each of the points you've raised and if I want a change your advice sounds like a nice start.