The Start of the Journey
I've been working with TypeScript and Angular for almost three years now, building frontend applications and navigating the ever-evolving world of web development. While I enjoy my current work, I’ve always had a bigger goal: landing a remote job with great flexibility and work-life balance—ideally something like Buffer or Ghost, where a four-day workweek is a reality. 💡
The Remote Job Hunt Begins🏹
A few weeks ago, I decided to seriously pursue a remote JavaScript/TypeScript job, specifically targeting companies in the USA or Europe that allow me to work from India. But it turns out, finding legit remote jobs is harder than I expected. Most job boards are flooded with irrelevant postings, and competition is intense.
So far, I’ve applied to multiple roles, mostly through platforms like Working Nomads, RemoteOk, JsJobs, Remotive.io, etc and direct company career pages. But responses? Crickets... 🦗
The Open-Source Route
To increase my chances, I started contributing to open-source projects. First, I tried Ghostfolio (Angular + Nest.js)—a great learning experience, but the workflow wasn’t always smooth. I also explored ToolJet, but their contribution process was too limited.
Now, I’m at a crossroads: Should I stick to TypeScript projects or explore Golang, since Go developers are in demand? 🤔 (That is what I noticed while applying). So far, I’m leaning towards staying in the JS/TS ecosystem because that’s where my strengths lie.
Current Hurdles 🏗️
- Lack of responses: Even after applying to multiple jobs, I haven’t landed an interview yet.
- Finding active remote job listings: Many listings are outdated or not truly remote.
- Balancing work and job hunting: Managing my full-time job while applying and contributing to open source is exhausting.
What’s Next?
- Improve outreach: Cold emails, Twitter networking, and possibly writing tech blog posts.
- Polish my portfolio: I built Itinerary GPT (Next.js), but the landing page needs work.
- Explore more open-source projects: Maybe a project where I can work on AI integrations and Stripe payments?
Wrapping Up
This journey is tough, but I’m not giving up. If you’re also trying to break into remote work, let’s connect!
How did you land your first remote job?
Drop your tips in the comments. 👇
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