You don't need to be competitive, just reasonably productive and have a spine. Find a role that works for you. Ideally in an area of interest. I'd say put in t

You don't need to be competitive, just reasonably productive and have a spine. Find a role that works for you. Ideally in an area of interest. I'd say put in the interview prep to land something good that pays well. There are a ton of high paying jobs out there, there isn't a reason you don't have one. There isn't really a need to be competitive, just keep producing code and leaning into stuff that interests you. You need a spine to be able to step away when the situation around you is going bad. Don't get trapped in a job you hate, don't work with or for assholes. Make sure you go get a job with good benefits. Good luck!