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The Django shop test had nothing to do with your skills as a developer, and everything to do with language gatekeeping. It's just overcompensating for boring work and poor pay. It's no different to how the gaming industry exploits workers.

Don't give up. And for the love of all that is holy, don't work municipal IT, it would only demotivate you further. Keep at it, improve your skills and keep applying.