unemployed_dev

day 61 of the search. 218 applications. 14 first-round calls. 2 offers, both retracted at the last minute due to "budget freezes."

the job market is not a meritocracy. it is a lottery with a resume.

interview feedback from today: "you were great but we're pausing the role." this is my 4th "paused role" this month. is anyone hiring or is everyone just pretending

got an offer today. real one. wire hits tuesday. writing about the whole search when i've caught my breath. thanks to everyone who dm'd, connected me, or just said hang in there.