It's pronounced Diane. I do data architecture, operations, and backend development. In my spare time I maintain Massive.js, a data mapper for Node.js and PostgreSQL.
you're trying to return to the software industry after an employment gap
Each of those contributes to making it difficult to land a job. Trying to tackle both at once is harder than taking it one at a time, which is why I recommended the sideways move first. If you luck out and find a company about to make the leap, fantastic; otherwise, you're still collecting a paycheck and (potentially) gaining experience you can use to shop around for a job you're more interested in.
Senior DevOps Engineer with 8.5+ years of experience. Otherwise an avid artist, reader, cinephile & football fan. Looking forward to connecting with everyone :)
Those are very valid points Dian, thanks for bringing them up!
While I was previously working, I did follow your approach of gaining experience so as to land a job of my interests before taking an abrupt break, unfortunately I didn't have much luck then.
Also, given the uncertainty of this industry - I feel re-trying something similar will leave me back to square one rather than help me proceed.
If you don't mind, could you please share any medium wherein I can connect with you personally to have a quick discussion on this?
It's pronounced Diane. I do data architecture, operations, and backend development. In my spare time I maintain Massive.js, a data mapper for Node.js and PostgreSQL.
Senior DevOps Engineer with 8.5+ years of experience. Otherwise an avid artist, reader, cinephile & football fan. Looking forward to connecting with everyone :)
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Each of those contributes to making it difficult to land a job. Trying to tackle both at once is harder than taking it one at a time, which is why I recommended the sideways move first. If you luck out and find a company about to make the leap, fantastic; otherwise, you're still collecting a paycheck and (potentially) gaining experience you can use to shop around for a job you're more interested in.
Those are very valid points Dian, thanks for bringing them up!
While I was previously working, I did follow your approach of gaining experience so as to land a job of my interests before taking an abrupt break, unfortunately I didn't have much luck then.
Also, given the uncertainty of this industry - I feel re-trying something similar will leave me back to square one rather than help me proceed.
If you don't mind, could you please share any medium wherein I can connect with you personally to have a quick discussion on this?
I can be reached directly via email.
Again, many thanks for your clear and logical suggestions!
Comments are free but 1:1 career counseling is a job, and I don't have the time or honestly the inclination to take that on. Good luck out there!
No problem, Dian!
I really appreciate you taking time and being inclined in sharing some great advice so far. Good luck to you too!