Am I the Problem?

Source: Dev.to

Current Situation

As 2026 begins, I’ve realized that it has been almost two years since I graduated from university. I’m still applying for entry‑level roles that I should be qualified for, but I haven’t been able to land a position.

Feelings and Questions

I have lost most of the curiosity and creativity I once had when I started my degree. I used to see endless possibilities and was intrigued by the applications and problem‑solving that surround computer science. It feels like I can’t blame this on anyone else—there is so much information readily available (courses, YouTube videos), and if I wanted to improve, I should have. Is it me? Is it the job market? The evolution of junior roles? Impostor syndrome? Or simply procrastination and comfort?

I constantly compare myself to other developers who seem more passionate and ahead of me. When did everyone learn all these different technologies and stacks? How do I keep up with new graduates and emerging trends? I question my abilities because I wasn’t always a tech person and didn’t grow up coding. Will I ever compare to those who have been surrounded by technology their whole life?

Goal

While the answer to why I’ve lost motivation in my career is probably a combination of many factors, I’ve decided I want to reignite the passion and curiosity I once had for the tech world and problem‑solving. In a time where AI, social media, and binge‑watching are part of our routines, I am setting the goal to choose creation over consumption.

Next Steps

Now that I’ve started my journey, I feel lost about where to begin. There seem to be many things to focus on:

• Practicing on LeetCode
• Building my own website
• Revisiting fundamental topics
• Starting an online course

In trying to decide my next steps, I stumbled upon this community and felt it was the perfect place to spark my curiosity and connect with people going through a similar situation. If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts.