[gosub100]

I got sacked at a W2 contract position at the end of December. It took me 2 full months to secure something. I have 20 years experience in C++. Lots of time-wasting overseas recruiters using scammy tactics, had 3 interviews total, and got one offer. It was scary because I couldn't tell if the slowness was due to my resume (I appear as a job hopper), normal wintertime slowdown in hiring, or a depression in the market. I took my only offer that is weaker on salary than I would like, but it seems relatively stable and I'm just thankful to have an income.

[thaumaturgy]

FWIW being a "job hopper" doesn't seem to be a negative anymore, and may even be seen as a positive now. From what I've read, if your application makes it to human eyeballs at all, they're more likely to view a long role at one company as stagnation.

[gosub100]

Yeah in theory if my average tenure has been 1-2 years, I should be desirable because I won't stay long enough to want a raise or try to take any leadership roles from anyone. I'm basically a contractor but without the higher pay.