I was recently laid off from my mid-level software engineering position, which I had thought would be a stable career choice. After submitting around 50 applications, I've only received two callbacks, and despite going through several rounds of interviews, I was told that the companies decided not to hire anyone after all. This experience has been incredibly demoralizing, especially since I was already feeling jaded about the tech industry before my layoff. I'm now considering pivoting away from software development entirely, but I'm feeling really lost about what to do next. I'm exploring options like trades, teaching, or even becoming a stay-at-home parent, but nothing seems appealing right now. I'm curious to hear what others in similar situations are doing. Is it even worth trying to secure another developer role in this tough job market?
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