Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Live Web Dev batch starts 3rd August - 100xdevs.com
In this video, Harkirat discusses the journey of 4 software developers from various types of colleges all landing in the same place at the end
Discussions around working at FAANG, remotely, lifestyles and life goals
Timestamps:-
00:00 Discussion on diverse career journeys
02:48 Transition from traditional jobs to remote work
07:29 Transition from college to remote jobs in tech industry
10:06 Overcoming impostor syndrome in early IT days
15:14 Focus on coding interest over college reputation
17:10 Follow your interests to learn coding and get into remote jobs
20:47 Work-life balance at a big company vs remote jobs
22:41 Good work-life balance in tech companies
27:07 Balancing work and personal life while working remotely
29:33 Work experience varies based on team, manager, and personal speed
33:37 Transitioning into tech and interviews during remote work
36:02 Interview feedback and learning from rejections
40:00 Preparation is key for proposing solutions
41:51 Being open to suggestions and flexible in job interviews
45:48 Remote interviews focus more on product building than DSA
47:39 Remote job interviews are different from FAANG interviews
52:10 Preference for VS Code over other editors
55:01 Considering family constraints for settling in the US
59:35 Challenges of moving to the US
1:01:36 Challenges and experiences of living abroad
1:05:51 Focus on learning DSA and back-end coding in college stage
1:08:14 Two types of tech professionals: DSA-focused and coding project-focused
1:12:15 Importance of adapting to the changing recruiting procedures
1:14:38 Accept the reality and find motivation
1:18:55 Utilize official documentation and tech blogs for learning resources
1:20:53 Optimizing code execution with testing
1:24:30 Challenges of remote job development
1:26:28 Focus on building products that make customers feel valued
1:30:30 Experience in a Big Tech company helps with startup
1:32:20 India has good responsibilities and projects
1:36:10 Learning from internal systems and documentation in remote companies
1:38:03 Balancing work dynamics in remote jobs
1:41:42 Career is long, don't compare yourself
1:43:53 Focus on long-term career growth over short-term success
1:47:26 Focus on becoming highly skilled in a specific area to attract direct job opportunities
1:49:06 Maintain a positive attitude and continuously upskill in the tech industry
Links:
Open Source Cohort: 100xdevs.com
Twitter:twitter.com/kirat_tw
Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/kirat-li
Instagram:instagram.com/kirat_ins
Discord:discord.com/invite/WAaXacK9bh
Telegram: https://t.me/kirat_internal_group
WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98SYeHrDZhfxCT6s0a
Live Web Dev batch starts 3rd August - 100xdevs.com
In this video, Harkirat discusses the journey of 4 software developers from various types of colleges all landing in the same place at the end
Discussions around working at FAANG, remotely, lifestyles and life goals
Timestamps:-
00:00 Discussion on diverse career journeys
02:48 Transition from traditional jobs to remote work
07:29 Transition from college to remote jobs in tech industry
10:06 Overcoming impostor syndrome in early IT days
15:14 Focus on coding interest over college reputation
17:10 Follow your interests to learn coding and get into remote jobs
20:47 Work-life balance at a big company vs remote jobs
22:41 Good work-life balance in tech companies
27:07 Balancing work and personal life while working remotely
29:33 Work experience varies based on team, manager, and personal speed
33:37 Transitioning into tech and interviews during remote work
36:02 Interview feedback and learning from rejections
40:00 Preparation is key for proposing solutions
41:51 Being open to suggestions and flexible in job interviews
45:48 Remote interviews focus more on product building than DSA
47:39 Remote job interviews are different from FAANG interviews
52:10 Preference for VS Code over other editors
55:01 Considering family constraints for settling in the US
59:35 Challenges of moving to the US
1:01:36 Challenges and experiences of living abroad
1:05:51 Focus on learning DSA and back-end coding in college stage
1:08:14 Two types of tech professionals: DSA-focused and coding project-focused
1:12:15 Importance of adapting to the changing recruiting procedures
1:14:38 Accept the reality and find motivation
1:18:55 Utilize official documentation and tech blogs for learning resources
1:20:53 Optimizing code execution with testing
1:24:30 Challenges of remote job development
1:26:28 Focus on building products that make customers feel valued
1:30:30 Experience in a Big Tech company helps with startup
1:32:20 India has good responsibilities and projects
1:36:10 Learning from internal systems and documentation in remote companies
1:38:03 Balancing work dynamics in remote jobs
1:41:42 Career is long, don't compare yourself
1:43:53 Focus on long-term career growth over short-term success
1:47:26 Focus on becoming highly skilled in a specific area to attract direct job opportunities
1:49:06 Maintain a positive attitude and continuously upskill in the tech industry
Links:
Open Source Cohort: 100xdevs.com
Twitter:twitter.com/kirat_tw
Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/kirat-li
Instagram:instagram.com/kirat_ins
Discord:discord.com/invite/WAaXacK9bh
Telegram: https://t.me/kirat_internal_group
WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98SYeHrDZhfxCT6s0a
