On 2 months notice, need to land a C++ Dev job (currently 13 LPA → target 25 LPA). Burnt out but determined — need advice from those who’ve made it.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently serving my 2-month notice period at a telecom R&D company. My role has been mainly C++ development, but honestly, the past few years have been rough.

I’ve spent 4.5 years total in the industry —

2 years in a service-based company
2.5 years in my current product-based company

Despite giving my best — long hours, late nights, fixing things no one else wanted to touch — there’s been no hike, no promotion, and the work culture has gotten toxic. I’m mentally done with it.

Now the challenge: I’ve forgotten a lot of my core C++ concepts — deep STL stuff, memory management, OOP design principles, multithreading intricacies, etc. I’ve got 2 months left in notice, and I need to crack a solid C++ dev role before I’m out.

Current CTC: 13 LPA
Target: 25 LPA (in-hand if possible)
Location: Bengaluru

I know it’s ambitious, but I’ve seen people pull this off — so I’m determined to do it too.

If you’ve gone through something similar — moving from a mid-level R&D/telecom role to a better-paying C++ product company, please help with:

A realistic 60-day C++ prep roadmap (topics + daily focus + mock schedule)
Resources / playlists / courses that actually helped you crack top product interviews (Cisco, Qualcomm, Nvidia, etc.)
C++ interview experiences that highlight what really matters vs what’s overkill
Any mental health or motivation tips for balancing prep during notice period

I’m treating this like a “career reboot” — and I’d love genuine advice from people who’ve been in the same pit and climbed out successfully.

Thanks in advance, really. 🙏

# ⚡ TL;DR

4.5 YOE (2 yrs service + 2.5 yrs product-based R&D)
On 2-month notice period, C++ dev background
Burnt out due to zero growth, bad management
Forgotten many C++ concepts, need to crack a new C++ job ASAP
Goal: 13 LPA → 25 LPA (preferably in Bengaluru)
Need roadmap, resources, and survival tips from anyone who’s pulled this off

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