[MalcolmDiggs]

In my experience, it's kinda like dating. Nobody seems to want me unless I already have a girlfriend (so to speak). In that respect I think it's a framing issue, I would recommend just taking any old job (lower your standards), this lets other companies know that you're at least worth taking seriously.

Additionally, this would get you back into the rhythm of coding everyday. By my math you haven't been coding regularly in 15 months. Anybody would be rusty after that time off. Anybody would struggle over the technical questions in an interview. Once you start coding everyday you'll get that part of your brain back in shape, and things should go better.

[jobsearch]

Okay, I more than willing to take any old job. You're right on the timeline and rust. I've dusted off a fair bit by the end of these round of interviews, but I have a lot more to go. I think going this route makes a lot of sense. I just need to comb the market. Thanks!