reactreflux1

My degree is in Art, with digital media which was very niche at the time. That's where I sparked interest in web dev although there are other interests in there.

I like some DIY electronics stuff, Arduino, AVR and such. Integrate it with PC building perhaps. Putting out feelers for that type of work is even more of a longshot than my typical web dev work.

My current "work" routine is sending out my resume to online groups every week or so, and a few applications and call it a day.

Travel isn't possible right now. I don't have to pay for housing, but neither do I have a large pile of money to sit on. That means I am partially living on welfare

I would try the former option once more, since, I already spent a few thousand on a tech interview course 2 years ago and it hasn't helped.

How can I get hired when I am now tired of being competitive? The mass layoffs weren't even the tipping point for me. I've been applying to jobs non-stop since 2021 and interviewed at many places, and getting no offers. I faced the burnout sometime early last year.

Even in the more "chill" jobs you are expected to pass multiple rounds, be among the best among the candidates.

I just want to be average in the candidate standings, for an average dev job.

Sub-question: what happened to Facebook "Apps"? The things that connected to an API for developers to create (mostly) whatever they want for info or entertainment.

I remember when people would hand me business cards advertising themselves as a Facebook App developer but that work has seemed to vanish without a warning.