I graduated last year and initially had a clear plan — prepare properly, keep coding, and land a decent tech role. Things were on track for a while.
But in 2025, everything changed. My father’s health suddenly got much worse. He has CKD, which progressed to stage 5 due to complications from pancreatitis. He had to be hospitalized, and since I’m the only one who can take care of him, I had to step in full-time.
Because of that, I couldn’t continue my preparation or stay consistent with coding. Over time, I’ve become really out of touch with everything I had learned. It’s not just a small break anymore — it feels like I’m starting from zero again.
Now I’m in a situation where:
My gap is increasing
The market is already tough for freshers
And without referrals, it feels almost impossible to break in
At this point, I’m not even aiming for something perfect. I just want to start somewhere — any entry point into tech:
Internship
QA / Testing role
Analyst role
Anything that helps me get back in
If anyone has been in a similar situation or has advice on how to restart (skills to focus on, strategies, or realistic entry points), I’d really appreciate it.
I’m willing to put in the work — I just need direction on how to rebuild from here.
Thanks for reading.