I'm guessing that it's the double whammy from the layoffs: fewer (attractive) positions, and now more people competing for what remains. I got laid off for the

I'm guessing that it's the double whammy from the layoffs: fewer (attractive) positions, and now more people competing for what remains. I got laid off for the first time ever a few months ago, and I've been surprised how hard it is to find a job that will pay the bills. (I'm also surprised by how badly I've done on live coding tests. Apparently it's a skill that needs practice.)