[CoastalCoder]

I was laid off (for the first time) 9 months ago, and I still haven't found a job.

I don't live near a major city. This wasn't a problem when remote work was the norm, or when I could wait for the right remote job to open up. But in the current environment it's a major headwind.

I'm also starting to get concerned about how employers will perceive this long of a job gap.

And the psychological aspect of this long of unemployment is no joke either.

[FreakLegion]

Have you tried the monthly HN threads? For example this month's "Who wants to be hired?": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38842975

I'm adding two dozen to the team this year and will start working through that thread tomorrow. I can't be the only one.

[francisofascii]

My very generalized perception of those HN lists are as follows:

Who Wants to Be Hired? A bunch of similar people to me or better, with that same tech stacks as me, looking for remote.

Who is Hiring? Companies with tech stacks I don't use, looking for on-site.

[CoastalCoder]

Thanks, I just posted to "Who wants to be hired?".

I didn't think there was any point until you mentioned that you'll be looking for candidates there.

[FreakLegion]

I looked through all 406 posts today and pulled out a few dozen for a less bleary-eyed re-review tomorrow. If you're a Python person on U.S. soil (we have customers subject to ITAR) you're probably on the list, but feel free to email me for a direct answer.

[NotSammyHagar]

I think companies are much more selective. They were looking for non-manager work much more than lead. I have done both so shifted myself to look for IC work.

[coldtrait]

I'm in the same boat. Hang in there.