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Is anyone else feeling no interest in applying for jobs anymore (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world to c/cs_career_questions@programming.dev

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I got laid off in March as a software engineer 2 and since then I've hardly applied to many jobs, of the few I've applied to I got a handful of interviews which I couldn't even clear the first round of Leetcode test. I can barely solve 1 or 2 LC questions a day, and I've tried to read system design for a while but can't find any interest in it. Even if I solve the interview questions we'll I've been rejected, everything feels so pointless. I just want to play video games and watch movies till these darks days pass and there's another boon in tech hiring. But with AI it feels like many jobs won't ever come back. Should I consider changing careers or moving to another country. I don't think I have any real passion or talent for programming, but it's the only skill I have right now. I don't know what level of panic I should be feeling right now. I don't have any close friends or supportive family to talk to about any of this.

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[–] anzo@programming.dev 2 points 1 week ago

Look for free services, there are not many but some. That's what I did at a point when I needed it as a Uni student.

As for jobs, if you are a web dev try creating a portfolio. Doesn't need to be full blown from day 0, or ever. Look for good first issues on github. And reinvent an app in the way you'd like to just for the sake of it..

If not as personal investment, do it for the activity.

Oh, and do some sport. Like 3-6 hour of physical activity per week will keep you grounded.

Simple gestures keep you from falling in downward spiral...

Creating this post is a huge step. Congrats!

PS. Yes, applying for jobs sucks SO much. Check if there's any event or conferences nearby.. networking matters a lot, maybe even more than having an impressive CV/ Portfolio. Good luck! You deserve better :)