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0 pointsratww4y ago0 comments

If you can explain why you're going back to junior, employers will be more than ok with it. Today it's not uncommon to see people changing careers in the industry, you seem to be going from a freelancer/"webmaster" type of role to a better-paid SWE career. Not a big jump, but still a change.

Do you get contacted by recruiters? It's in their interest to be honest to you about your chances, they might be able to provide good feedback or even direct you to companies that fit you.

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spearingthehead4y ago· 1 in thread

Yeah, I get loads of emails from recruiters every week. Usually for contract senior positions. I ignore most of them and may ask one to filter me for junior jobs if it's possible.

ratwwOP4y ago

I would try to reach back to them for help positioning you in a (well earning) junior or mid-level position.

Companies also want that, honestly. Hiring juniors and mid-level is a pain in the ass too.

Someone with a lot of field experience but willingness to learn would be a good fit in lots of companies.

Also lots of companies need people to working with marketing. For this case your skills are far from outdated.

(Sorry for the late reply!)

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