I work at a large company as an entry level swe. I was hired as part of a new grad program, and did a few months of training before starting my role.
I am not currently on a team. I was told they would be announcing new teams in fall but nothing has happened.
I have been told to do trainings, but there is only so much of them I can do. I have been given a simple project, but I completed it in 3 days. I contact people about expanding it but they don't reply to me, they're too busy. My relationships at work are basically nonexistent, because I don't really work with anyone.
I mentioned that I would like to take on more projects but was told to be patient. I am starting to dread going into the office, the days are just so long. Should I keep waiting or should I look for something else? I don't know how I can make this bearable. I still am very lucky to have a job, but this is starting to wear on me.
The best part of this is being forced to go to an office to do nothing as a programmer, possibly the most work from home compatible job on the planet. This person could be exercising and socializing and going on vacations but is insteas forced to sit at a desk for no reason other than protocol and corporate control.
They'll get the axe in a few months when the company decides AI can do the jobs of 100 programmers with just 1 person overseeing its slop.