Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a pickle and could use some advice. I’ve been working as a full-stack dev with Node.js for quite a while now. Recently, I left my job and have been on the hunt for something new. I’ve had a few interviews for frontend positions, and one of them is offering a pretty good salary. But here’s the thing: I’m worried about narrowing my focus to just frontend after all this time doing full-stack work. I’m not sure if I should grab this opportunity or keep looking for roles that use my whole skill set. What do you think? Has anyone else made a similar switch? How did it work out for you? I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences you could share. Thanks!
Having been in a similar situation, I can share my experience. I transitioned from full-stack to frontend about three years ago, and it’s been a positive move overall. The depth of knowledge I’ve gained in frontend technologies has been immense, and I’ve found myself working on more innovative projects.
However, I do occasionally miss the variety of full-stack work. To mitigate this, I’ve kept my backend skills sharp through side projects and occasional contributions to open-source projects. This approach has allowed me to specialize while maintaining a broader skill set.
If you enjoy frontend work and see potential for growth in this role, it could be a great opportunity. Just ensure you have a plan to keep your full-stack skills current. Remember, specialization doesn’t mean abandoning your other skills – it’s about finding a focus while maintaining versatility.
yo, i switched from full-stack to front-end last year. honestly, it’s been pretty sweet. i get to focus on making things look cool and work smoothly for users. yeah, i miss backend stuff sometimes, but i keep coding on the side to stay sharp. if u dig frontend work, go for it man. just keep learning and you’ll be golden