Wrong Mansur

👀 I'm leaving Exadel

Hey there! I hope I've caught your attention. Now, let me share the reasons behind my decision to leave Exadel and join a new company.

First and foremost, it's important to understand the two main players in the IT market: product-based companies and outsourcing companies. Product-based companies focus on developing their own software products, while outsourcing companies provide services to clients. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Product-based companies often offer more stability and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies. On the other hand, outsourcing companies can provide immediate project assignments, but it's crucial to ensure that the project aligns with your interests and offers genuine excitement.

During my time at Exadel, I found myself without a project for nine months, which meant I was placed on the bench and had to focus on self-study. Although I was paid during this period, the lack of meaningful work took a toll on my motivation and energy. This experience taught me the importance of joining an outsourcing company only if they can immediately provide an engaging project that truly matches your interests.

In general, I appreciate the ecosystem that Exadel has built around its brand. They offer some fantastic perks that are not commonly found in most local product-based companies. These perks include compensation for online courses, internet expenses, gym memberships, and team-building activities.

However, after nine months of being without project at Exadel, I decided it was time to explore new job opportunities in the market. Interestingly, I didn't even have to actively search because I received two offers on LinkedIn from recruiters. One offer came from an outsourcing company, but the project they proposed had questionable viability and was based in Africa. The second offer was from a local product-based company called "Apex Bank," a new player in the financial industry. Intrigued, I decided to take the opportunity and interview with the bank to test my skills.

In the past few months, I had been focusing on learning React and its associated ecosystem. Surprisingly, Apex Bank offered me an "Angular position." Although I hadn't actively used Angular in a while, I refreshed my knowledge by revisiting relevant topics, making me reasonably prepared for the interview. Eventually, I received a job offer from Apex Bank, and after some negotiation, I secured a pleasant job offer. While the position is not remote and doesn't offer additional benefits at the moment, I saw it as an exciting opportunity to venture into the fintech domain. Moreover, considering the scarcity of frontend developer positions in the market, I didn't hesitate much before accepting the offer. I plan to continue exploring React and Angular while dedicating my free time to self-study in backend development.

And that's how I found myself joining Fincube to contribute to the creation of a new bank in Uzbekistan!

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