I feel like this needs to be said.
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts from newcomers who are feeling discouraged, even depressed about the current job market. And honestly, I get why. If you scroll through Reddit, it can look like everything is completely doomed.
But that’s not the full picture.
Yes, landing your first job is tough. No sugarcoating that. It takes time, effort and a lot of rejection. But that doesn’t mean the market is “dead” or that there are no opportunities.
The reality is, a lot of people in Nepal’s IT industry are doing pretty well. They’re growing, switching jobs, and building solid careers. The catch? Most of them aren’t posting about it on Reddit.
What you usually see here are people sharing their struggles and that’s completely valid but it creates a skewed perspective. When all you see are negative experiences, it’s easy to assume that’s the entire reality.
It’s not.
If you’re just starting out, don’t let Reddit define your outlook. Focus on building your skills, work on projects, keep applying, and stay consistent. It’s hard, but it’s not hopeless.
Keep going.