Hello Taro Community
I want to pick a specialization now due to the market and the lessons I’ve learnt being in the group.
A little context on the issue:
I had a mindset that more technologies I know the more options I’ll have and also working as a full stack dev in my last position I got a lot of hands on experience on different stacks. More like breadth of knowledge but not depth.
I was applying to jobs like Database, UI/UX, Front End, Back End, Software and DevOps couldn’t land any interview in the last job hunt.
Last month I let everything go and I told myself I’ll specialize in “Full Stack”. I have been also working on side projects for my portfolio.
However, a lot of senior devs told me Full stack is too broad and 2 and 1/2 years of experience that won’t cut it.
I want to specialize in Front End with React and go very deep in that. Build projects pertaining to React Front End for my portfolio.
My fears:
- I’m closing down my options, and limiting myself to Front End
- Also being a foreign student where you kinda have to “work in tech” since that’s my major a lot of fear is coming up. In case the time I go back in the industry there is lack of front end openings
- A lot of family friends in the industry telling me that Front-End specialization will be a waste of time since the industry is very saturated with it
Deep down I have realized specializing will really make my portfolio, knowledge and resume stronger. Plus Front-End is something I genuinely am drawn to and enjoy doing.
Would love to know your input on this.
