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I was laid off (for the first time) 9 months ago, and I still haven't found a job. I don't live near a major city. This wasn't a problem when remote work was
by CoastalCoder 3y ago
I was laid off (for the first time) 9 months ago, and I still haven't found a job.
I don't live near a major city. This wasn't a problem when remote work was the norm, or when I could wait for the right remote job to open up. But in the current environment it's a major headwind.
I'm also starting to get concerned about how employers will perceive this long of a job gap.
And the psychological aspect of this long of unemployment is no joke either.
- NotSammyHagar 3y agoI think companies are much more selective. They were looking for non-manager work much more than lead. I have done both so shifted myself to look for IC work.
- FreakLegion 3y agoHave you tried the monthly HN threads? For example this month's "Who wants to be hired?": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38842975 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38842975 I'm adding two dozen to the team this year and will start working through that thread tomorrow. I can't be the only one.
- CoastalCoder 3y agoThanks, I just posted to "Who wants to be hired?". I didn't think there was any point until you mentioned that you'll be looking for candidates there.
- FreakLegion 3y agoI looked through all 406 posts today and pulled out a few dozen for a less bleary-eyed re-review tomorrow. If you're a Python person on U.S. soil (we have customers subject to ITAR) you're probably on the list, but feel free to email me for a direct answer.
- francisofascii 3y agoMy very generalized perception of those HN lists are as follows: Who Wants to Be Hired? A bunch of similar people to me or better, with that same tech stacks as me, looking for remote. Who is Hiring? Companies with tech stacks I don't use, looking for on-site.
- coldtrait 3y agoI'm in the same boat. Hang in there.