I definitely agree with this sentiment. However, if there is any development job where enthusiasm would be of a benefit, I would think the front end is a good c

I definitely agree with this sentiment. However, if there is any development job where enthusiasm would be of a benefit, I would think the front end is a good candidate. I imagine it also depends on the culture of the workplace, too. Some may favor the "trends" that are associated with the web, while others may just want somebody as you describe. I do not hire developers, but I can imagine that with the lower barrier to entry for front end jobs in 2020, companies have a difficult time differentiating all the new grads/bootcampers/self taught developers. It's almost teetering towards the same conversation as the leetcode problem -- merely finding a way to cut the pool of candidates given the vast amount to begin with.