4.5 Years Chasing Backend Roles, Still Stuck in Frontend – What Am I Doing Wrong?

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Hey everyone, I’ve been in the industry for about 4.5 years now, and from the start, I’ve been aiming for full-stack or backend roles. But every time, I somehow end up in frontend positions. At this point, I’ve become a frontend expert, but my goal has always been to work on full-stack or backend. I specialize in Node.js with Express.js and Nest.js, but I get that these aren’t as widely adopted in big tech as Java, C#, or even Python. That said, is it really that impossible to land a full-stack or backend role with this stack? I know companies use it, but it feels like the backend market for Node.js is way smaller compared to frontend or other backend stacks. Because of this, I’m seriously considering picking up Java Spring Boot to improve my chances. What do you guys think about that? Would it be worth it in the long run, or should I stick to Node and try harder to find the right roles? Would love to hear from anyone who's been in a similar situation or has advice.

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