> keep a routine every single day
> Time to set new goals, for months away, one week away, today.
> Keep exercising and eating the way you did while working (or improve if you didn't)
> Set aside 1-2 hours a day you'll work on applying for new jobs, the rest of each day divide it among other goals and pursuits. This division allows u to maintain control
> Get a side hustle for cash flow, and work on open source projects to get your skills up or look at different paths. If you want to change paths now is a good of a time as any.
Tell HN: Getting Ready for Unemployment
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#72Also don't doomscroll!! It won't help
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#73> I am already thinking about "taking the easy way out".
Please, please don't do anything rash. Even a cursory review of your background shows me a person who has an immense amount to offer any employer. More importantly your worth as a human being is not defined by your employer. You will find employment, it is just a matter of time. Don't worry about the state of the world, just focus on yourself. Absolutely do something useful that gives you joy. you will be surprised at how interesting others find what you are doing.
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#74Earlier quoted context omitted.
This is very solid advice. Just being around people and not having to worry about rent will be a huuuuge burden lifted off your shoulders!
I think it's important to note that for some people, being around family is more stressful than having to worry about rent.
Being stressed around family is better than being homeless.
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#75> So far, every single company I applied for, rejected my job application. (Told me that they found a person better qualified than me.) The problem isn't your qualifications, it's your resume and the roles you're applying for! Just look on the Who's Hiring threads here on HN, and filter on the ones that look interesting. Remember, first and foremost, you're applying for a job, it's not some academic tenure track or P…
Spamming out CVs to companies advertising on HN might be a rational strategy if you work in a popular field like web development and live in the US. It might get you nowhere fast if say you work in a more specialised programming field and live in Europe, where there are serious economic problems, we're asking genuine questions about whether we will have reliable power supplies for everyone throughout the coming winte…
This is not consistent with my experience in Germany at all. Companies everywhere are looking for educated people. The demand for people with programming skills borders on desperation! Do you have a degree and a pulse? Do you show up for work on time, communicate clearly and keep your promises? Somebody will gladly hire you! You just have to keep at it.
One thing the OP might try is to manage their expectations. My fear is that tech has been so hot for so long that people have forgotten what the normal world feels like.
That world is not horrible. There are many levels between the entry-level and top-paid positions. And there are thousands of companies outside the tech bubble with opportunities suitable for a programmer or developer. I believe that the best opportunities are in the intersection between programming and some other field.
(You are right that they will probably not be found on HN.)
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#76My Dude I promise you most of us have been there.
If you want an employer that fits you, you are going to be on the hunt for a while and that is ok. The only mistake you made is not to prepare your departure early.
If your hobbies are math and C++ im pretty sure there is an entire world of code out there that most of us are not interested in or capable of and therefore that is your niche.
Prepare your profile accordingly because how is a recruiter going to know what you want?!
Keep calm and keep applying, and the final thing to look out for: don't lowball yourself.
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#77You didn't find a job... yet! Don't give up! I've helped hundreds of developers find better paying freelance / contract work - add me on LinkedIn and I'll review your CV and profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-puni/
yeah... but... recruitment agents ain't really your friends. can (!) be a success yet still - adds a lot of costs -> pressure.
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#78> So far, every single company I applied for, rejected my job application. (Told me that they found a person better qualified than me.) The problem isn't your qualifications, it's your resume and the roles you're applying for! Just look on the Who's Hiring threads here on HN, and filter on the ones that look interesting. Remember, first and foremost, you're applying for a job, it's not some academic tenure track or P…
Spamming out CVs to companies advertising on HN might be a rational strategy if you work in a popular field like web development and live in the US. It might get you nowhere fast if say you work in a more specialised programming field and live in Europe, where there are serious economic problems, we're asking genuine questions about whether we will have reliable power supplies for everyone throughout the coming winte…
> where there are serious economic problems, we're asking genuine questions about whether we will have reliable power supplies for everyone throughout the coming winter, there is an actual shooting war happening, and some countries are dealing with big political changes and the accompanying uncertainty.
I'll give you that, things look bad right now, but unless it's a near societal collapse then you still need to go out and put food on the table. There's no point curling up in a ball and declaring 'woe is me'.
Even in a bad economy it's still a numbers game to land a good job, except the odds get longer. Even then you can improve your odds somewhat, get some online certifications, learn a new language or framework, or build a portfolio of your with on GitHub. Even a personal website would help. And the main thing to realize is that the only one who can help your chances is yourself. Inaction is your worst enemy.
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#79Brother, you are not defined by your unemployment.
When I was 22 I was broke, drunk, and fired. I had no experience at anything and thought that I'd be homeless forever.
Things change. You learn to kick adversity in the face and keep on keeping on.
You'll be fine. In a year, you'll look back and laugh. Just breathe.
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#80Sorry to hear brother. You seem qualified. If you have some interest then start doing videos for your own Youtube channels, start writing blog posts. You may also teach online.