[inertiatic]

Almost 10 YOE on top of a MSc, looking for remote roles mainly in Europe. Looking for work for the past few weeks, sent out close to 500 applications. I heard back from maybe 20 companies, 10 won't hire remotely (anymore?) and asked if I'd relocate, 2 progressed to multiple interview before rejecting me without any reasons stated, and have an ongoing process with another 4-5. All salaries I'm looking at are way lower than what I was making (down to even half).

Bleak.

[ineedausername]

Good luck. Are you interested only in remote? Lots of companies are doing the hybrid thing, in EU, and won't accept fully remote anymore.

[inertiatic]

Moved where I'm at a few years back to be close to extended family. Moving elsewhere within the country wouldn't really net me many more opportunities (expect maybe for middle management roles). Moving to other EU countries for a slightly higher salary that I'll spend on achieving the same quality of life and travelling to see friends and family seems a bit pointless, or even reckless with a young kid.