Beginner in Cybersecurity Seeks Career Path Advice Between SOC and Penetration Testing

The poster is a beginner in cybersecurity, having completed the Cybersecurity 101 path on TryHackMe and cleared basic concepts. They are progressing through TryHackMe rooms and PortSwigger but are unsure whether to pursue the SOC Level 1 path (recommended for job prospects) or the Junior Penetration Tester path. They express interest in offensive security and bug bounty but lack web development, programming, or Python skills, despite being a CSE graduate.