u/Natural-Author1907

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I'm a June 2026 Computer Science graduate from India, and honestly, the last year has been one of the hardest periods of my life.

Like many freshers, I spent months preparing for software engineering roles. I practiced DSA, worked on projects, learned SQL, Python, cloud fundamentals, and kept applying everywhere. I got close a few times but couldn't land the tech job I wanted. Every rejection made me question whether I was good enough, especially seeing how brutal the entry-level market has become.

A few weeks ago, I decided I couldn't sit at home anymore waiting for opportunities. I recently moved to Hyderabad and accepted a job in real estate. The salary is ₹33,000 per month plus incentives.

The interesting part is that I'm living with my brother, so I don't really have any major expenses. I took this job mainly because I didn't want to be unemployed or feel idle. I wanted structure in my day, some financial independence, and something productive while continuing my long-term goal.

The thing is...I still want to build a career in tech.

I wouldn't call myself an exceptional programmer, but I'm decent. I enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and I genuinely see myself working as a software engineer, data engineer, or in another technical role—not in real estate forever.

My current plan is simple:

Work during the day.

Keep studying consistently after work and on weekends.

Continue practicing DSA, SQL, and Python.

Build projects.

Keep applying for tech jobs until I finally break in.

I'm treating this real estate job as a temporary stepping stone rather than my final destination.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm wasting time by not being in a tech role right now. Other times I think having income, work experience, and a stable routine is better than sitting at home unemployed and losing motivation.

Has anyone here successfully transitioned from a completely different industry into tech while working full-time?

How did you manage your time, and how long did it take before you landed your first software role?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who've been in a similar situation because, at the moment, it feels like I'm taking the long road and I'm hoping it eventually pays off.

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I'm a June 2026 Computer Science graduate from India, and honestly, the last year has been one of the hardest periods of my life.

Like many freshers, I spent months preparing for software engineering roles. I practiced DSA, worked on projects, learned SQL, Python, cloud fundamentals, and kept applying everywhere. I got close a few times but couldn't land the tech job I wanted. Every rejection made me question whether I was good enough, especially seeing how brutal the entry-level market has become.

A few weeks ago, I decided I couldn't sit at home anymore waiting for opportunities. I recently moved to Hyderabad and accepted a job in real estate. The salary is ₹33,000 per month plus incentives.

The interesting part is that I'm living with my brother, so I don't really have any major expenses. I took this job mainly because I didn't want to be unemployed or feel idle. I wanted structure in my day, some financial independence, and something productive while continuing my long-term goal.

The thing is...I still want to build a career in tech.

I wouldn't call myself an exceptional programmer, but I'm decent. I enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and I genuinely see myself working as a software engineer, data engineer, or in another technical role—not in real estate forever.

My current plan is simple:

Work during the day.

Keep studying consistently after work and on weekends.

Continue practicing DSA, SQL, and Python.

Build projects.

Keep applying for tech jobs until I finally break in.

I'm treating this real estate job as a temporary stepping stone rather than my final destination.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm wasting time by not being in a tech role right now. Other times I think having income, work experience, and a stable routine is better than sitting at home unemployed and losing motivation.

Has anyone here successfully transitioned from a completely different industry into tech while working full-time?

How did you manage your time, and how long did it take before you landed your first software role?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who've been in a similar situation because, at the moment, it feels like I'm taking the long road and I'm hoping it eventually pays off.

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I'm a june 2026 Computer Science graduate from India, and honestly, the last year has been one of the hardest periods of my life.

Like many freshers, I spent months preparing for software engineering roles. I practiced DSA, worked on projects, learned SQL, Python, cloud fundamentals, and kept applying everywhere. I got close a few times but couldn't land the tech job I wanted. Every rejection made me question whether I was good enough, especially seeing how brutal the entry-level market has become.

A few weeks ago, I decided I couldn't sit at home anymore waiting for opportunities. I recently moved to Hyderabad and accepted a job in real estate. The salary is ₹33,000 per month plus incentives.

The interesting part is that I'm living with my brother, so I don't really have any major expenses. I took this job mainly because I didn't want to be unemployed or feel idle. I wanted structure in my day, some financial independence, and something productive while continuing my long-term goal.

The thing is...I still want to build a career in tech.

I wouldn't call myself an exceptional programmer, but I'm decent. I enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and I genuinely see myself working as a software engineer, data engineer, or in another technical role—not in real estate forever.

My current plan is simple:

- Work during the day.

- Keep studying consistently after work and on weekends.

- Continue practicing DSA, SQL, and Python.

- Build projects.

- Keep applying for tech jobs until I finally break in.

I'm treating this real estate job as a temporary stepping stone rather than my final destination.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm wasting time by not being in a tech role right now. Other times I think having income, work experience, and a stable routine is better than sitting at home unemployed and losing motivation.

Has anyone here successfully transitioned from a completely different industry into tech while working full-time?

How did you manage your time, and how long did it take before you landed your first software role?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who've been in a similar situation because, at the moment, it feels like I'm taking the long road and I'm hoping it eventually pays off.