[peterhartree]

> I can't take this situation anymore and this is a cry from the heart.

> I am so frustrated right now, I don't understand why everything takes so long, this process is unbearable.

Meta advice: if I were you, I'd take a break for a few days and focus on getting your feelings about this back to a calmer, constructive, cheerful place.

If you're not sure how to do this, I'd say: start with vigorous exercise every day [1], do things you normally enjoy, and consider mindfulness meditation [2].

[1] http://7-min.com/ is a good quick fix.

[2] https://www.headspace.com/ is good and free for a beginner.

[DoofusOfDeath]

Totally agree.

I'm regarded as a pretty good developer, but I've also had stretches where I was desperate to change jobs, and the offers weren't coming in fast enough. I got very stressed-out and emotionally over-wrought. That's not a good starting point for impressing prospective employers.

If you can, I'd suggest the following project:

1. Commit yourself to not look for a job for 6 months.

2. Pick just one or two of the constructive criticisms people post here, and use that time to see if you can improve in those areas.

3. At the end of those 6 months, give yourself 1 month to apply for jobs, and see how well it goes.

4. If you don't get an acceptable offer, GOTO step 1 above.

[hunglee2]

great feedback. I think this is the most important comment made so far. Morale is key to success in any challenging endeavour and the best thing this young man can do is take a break.