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You're a software developer so in all honesty, I think you'll do well in finding a new job. I recommend the following: Breathe, and take some time to figure yo

You're a software developer so in all honesty, I think you'll do well in finding a new job. I recommend the following: Breathe, and take some time to figure yourself out. If you can afford it, a couple weeks or more of relaxing, adjusting your resume a bit before beginning to apply will be good. When you're ready to dive back in: - Prepare your story. What makes you stand out? Understand how to sell yourself and know your worth - Skill up where impactful: Dedicate time each day to practice coding (leetcode), writing (tinker with technology and write a blog post, even if you don't publish it), and telling your story (practice interview questions and ensure you're confident in answering them) - Start interviewing. I recommend managing 2-4 interviews a week so that you don't overwhelm yourself and you can give more focus to each company. Some people like to min/max the hell out of this so you may prefer that approach. Your call - Don't jump the gun on the first offer unless you really need to. Try to see what's available and find a job you'll thrive in. And remember, you are still a software developer (not was) :)

tharne 6y ago
> And remember, you are still a software developer (not was) :) This is by far the most important piece of advice. You need to maintain a strong mindset and you can't do this if you're tying your identity to a current or former job. You're just as talented and skilled at software engineering as you were before. Absolutely nothing about you has changed, you're just looking for a new job is all.
_benj 6y ago
> Breathe, and take some time to figure yourself out. This! I lost my job a few months ago and the knee-jerk reaction was to just get a job ASAP (no income next Friday!? PANIC!) But we seldom make good decision in such state. Look at your career, and what you enjoy out of it, what kind of company/project/team you'd like to be part of AND what kind of company/project/team you wouldn't like to be part of. As a software developer we sometimes can afford the luxury of choice, so don't let it go to waste. And when you are ready, tons of luck and enjoy the ride!

tharne 6y ago

> And remember, you are still a software developer (not was) :) This is by far the most important piece of advice. You need to maintain a strong mindset and you can't do this if you're tying your identity to a current or former job. You're just as talented and skilled at software engineering as you were before. Absolutely nothing about you has changed, you're just looking for a new job is all.

_benj 6y ago

> Breathe, and take some time to figure yourself out. This! I lost my job a few months ago and the knee-jerk reaction was to just get a job ASAP (no income next Friday!? PANIC!) But we seldom make good decision in such state. Look at your career, and what you enjoy out of it, what kind of company/project/team you'd like to be part of AND what kind of company/project/team you wouldn't like to be part of. As a software developer we sometimes can afford the luxury of choice, so don't let it go to waste. And when you are ready, tons of luck and enjoy the ride!