2022 grad here, still jobless - I’ve started applying since 2019. When will the world come back to normalcy? And what’s with the shitty salaries for intern/junior dev?

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    10 months ago

    First couple years of experience tend to pay poorly in this industry because some people can’t program novel solutions well despite credentials. A degree demonstrates knowledge of theory but doesn’t guarantee ability to apply it regularly. The first job is the hardest to get and I’ve heard it said, while I tend to agree, take any first job you can for a year or so. It makes switching fairly easy but will likely be not great. 2010 US based college dropout here but with a good job since a one year each of two rough personal growth jobs.