I've never applied for a tech job other than when 12 years ago... managed to snag a few jobs since then just from being skilled and noticed. Recently, as of 202

I've never applied for a tech job other than when 12 years ago... managed to snag a few jobs since then just from being skilled and noticed. Recently, as of 2023, I figured I'd just put myself out there and see if any companies would bite. I don't need a job though I have always worked two jobs.. and I've been without a second job for over a year. So acquiring skills of programming, web development, graphic design, web design, software engineering, marketing. Why not? Indeed.com I wanted to see what was out there and who would respond. I applied to over 50 jobs. Every single company received a personal cover letter from me and resume. Only about 10 responded. Of that 10, 3 or 4 asked for a further interview. Of those further interviews, none actually ended up happening. Waited for emails, waited for notifications.. nothing came. I'm probably not qualified. I love my tech job and hope I keep it, but I've been in the ongoing process of prepping for when the time comes so I don't have to worry.. trying anyway. I invested in two rental properties which bring in almost $2k a month and have plans to rent out my house. In addition... and all honestly, I'm tired of working for corporations that will replace you in a heartbeat or make promises that none ever keep. I love my job. I love the company I work for. But I eventually want to work for myself and my own clients. So 100% agreed.. gave the job search ordeal a try... and it's just a tedious process that doesn't seem to go anywhere. But in tech, there's soooo much competition.