Hi everyone, I’m Muhammad, a Frontend / React Developer from Egypt with around 3 years of experience. I primarily work with React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, and have experience building high-performance SaaS applications. I joined DevSkools with a clear goal: strengthen my interview preparation, and secure a remote frontend role, and find the right strategy to sell my Saas Apps. I'm really lost

I spent 7 years grinding as a developer. Made every mistake in the book. But the last year? I've helped 50+ developers skip the pain and go straight to $150K+ roles. Here are the 7 lies that kept me (and probably you) underpaid: LIE #1: "I need more experience" ❌ I had 5 years experience making $80K ✅ My client had 3.5 years experience, now makes $140K The difference? She knew how to TALK about her experience. You don't need more time. You need better storytelling. LIE #2: "The market is saturated" ❌ Yes, for generic "full-stack developers" ✅ No, for "Specialists who scale healthcare solutions" Riches are in the niches. Every "saturated" market has desperate gaps. Find yours. LIE #3: "I need to know everything" Stop trying to master: → React, Vue, Angular, Svelte → Node, Python, Go, Rust → AWS, Azure, GCP → Docker, K8s, Terraform Start mastering: → ONE language deeply → ONE stack completely → ONE problem specifically Specialists earn 2-3x generalists. LIE #4: "My GitHub speaks for itself" No. It doesn't. Recruiters spend 6 seconds on your profile. They're not reading your code. They want to see: • Clear results • Specific experience with a tech stack • Business impact • Social proof • Professional presentation Code is your craft. Marketing is your income. LIE #5: "I'm not senior enough to charge premium rates" I've seen junior developers charging $100/hour. I've seen 10-year veterans stuck at $60/hour. Your rate isn't about years. It's about PERCEIVED value. Position yourself as the expert who solves expensive problems. Price yourself accordingly. LIE #6: "I need more certifications" That AWS certification won't change your life. You know what will? → A LinkedIn presence that attracts opportunities → Testimonials from companies with a strong brand → A personal brand that screams "expert" → A portfolio that demonstrates clear ROI Certifications are resume padding. Results are career rocket fuel. LIE #7: "Negotiating is awkward, I'll just take what they offer"