kryptodyke's journey

I recently got laid off from my graphic design role in 2024 after a decade of experience. Despite having a strong resume and portfolio, I've only been able to secure contract and freelance work since then. I've been actively networking and following all the advice from recruiters, but I've faced challenges in interviews. Companies often say I'm either too senior for junior roles or not senior enough for senior positions since I haven't managed a team. Mid-level roles are scarce, and I frequently get ghosted after applying. I'm starting to consider a drastic step: should I downplay my experience on my resume to appear as a junior designer with only 2-5 years of experience? I know this would mean a pay cut and might seem like a strange career move, but I'm feeling desperate to secure a stable job. Is this approach completely misguided? The current job market is making me feel a bit unhinged.