[Steven4554]

I think this is a common pitfall for a dev to fall into. Looking at your CV failing upwards is not a bad thing, it's only a bad thing if you don't enjoy what you do and can't see a future in. Having also been in a situation with negative (or non existent) feedback, the lesson that it taught me was self preservation is crucial. Try not to let you get you down, the work environment is full of bias, oversight and mismanagement. Just because it is a tech, with "prestigious" work, does not mean it is immune to it.

The tech interview is also something I struggle with. I've avoided this some what by not going to hyper sexy companies where they feel justified to treat you like a cog. This can actually be a good sign that you don't want to work there, remember you are interviewing them too. Again tech interviews, much like work, are easier when you actually are interested in what they are doing.

I would advise to try and take a break, go on a holiday, possibly to the point you are bored. The most difficult thing can be to actually figure out what you are interested in and what you enjoy. It's not bad if you want to pivot to something or go back to school, it's just bad if you are doing it out a sense of panic, can't clearly see a future and just want to change.