> Does anyone have advice on how I can make the most out of this? First jobs just out of school often suck. Mindset is vital: Understand that your story has

> Does anyone have advice on how I can make the most out of this? First jobs just out of school often suck. Mindset is vital: Understand that your story has now changed from unemployed job-seeker to 'I'm a full-stack engineer with a promising startup'... Think of this as a paid practicum, get some forward career momentum going. Use this time to practice your craft, add to your portfolio, and build up professional contacts. Tough it out for 6 months, certainly no longer than a year. Also, stay visible-- start regularly attending local Meet-ups. That's where you'll connect with hidden job opportunities. > http://www.meetup.com/NY-JavaScript/ http://www.meetup.com/NY-JavaScript/