Ask HN: Am I qualified to work in US / Europe?
I just recently graduated as Marketing Major (September 2015). I'm from Indonesia but am interested to work overseas. Below, I'll give listical information about me, so it's easier to read.
- I'm graduated as marketing major student from one of the best business school in Indonesia.
- While in college, I learned how to design brand identity online, and have served local clients. (I'm very comfortable with Photoshop & Illustrator).
- After graduated I was asked by my current client to work for his startup, Bukapintu. More on them in http://www.philipyoungg.com/projects/bukapintu
- I started learn how to code beginning of 2016.
- Now I'm comfortable building API, good enough to design simple database schema (I made authentication app), and comfortable with modern front end technology (React, Redux, Node, etc).
- 3 months ago, I tried to reach a client online and tells that his website is ugly and I can redesign them. Soon, I closed the deal.
- I can't sleep for the next 2 days because of the excitement.
- Then another one came from Behance and ever since then, we've done 2 projects together.
- To get client and new friends, I started to network in Twitter by following designer & developer overseas these past week.
Problem is, I didn't really enjoy client works. It is short lived. My dream is to make SaaS product, but currently I didn't know what to build. Besides, I want to get more experience first, hence working overseas.
I believe there are a lot more people talented than me. Visa sponsorship is expensive. What makes it worse: only big company issues it, therefore the candidate quality must be paramount. Even if I do, I'm still competing with locals. Company would pick them first instead of me.
Appreciate any feedback. It's on http://www.philipyoungg.com . Also, could you advise what should I do to improve myself?
I’m interested in Product Design, UX/UI, or Front-end development.
Thank you beforehand!