I’ve been through a tough time with repeated layoffs and job searching, and I just need to share my experience to get it off my chest. A couple of years ago, I was laid off and spent months searching for a new role. Eventually, I landed a position at a large tech company, which I thought was a turning point for me. However, less than a year later, I faced another layoff due to "business changes." Since then, I’ve been doing low-rate freelance work just to keep some income coming in. While I’m thankful I haven’t been completely unemployed, my current role is quite different from what I used to do, and I’m struggling to adjust. The workload is heavy, and the pay barely covers my basic expenses. I feel like I’m on the edge, and lately, I’ve found myself crying more often than I’d like to admit. I’ve been actively applying for more stable and relevant roles, reaching out to former colleagues and my network, but most of my messages go unanswered or lead to dead ends. Sometimes recruiters reach out, and I get interviews, but most of those end in rejection or silence. Just today, I was rejected after an HR screening for an overseas role that matched my background closely. The conversation felt good, so I was really surprised by the rejection email, which said they chose someone with a closer match. It stung because it made me feel like I was just a backup option. This rejection hit hard. If I can’t even progress in a role that aligns with my experience, I’m starting to lose hope about what I should even apply for. I’m not looking for a perfect job; I just want something stable that can provide enough income to avoid feeling like one unexpected expense could derail everything. I’m exhausted and feeling hopeless about getting back on my feet. Has anyone else been in a similar situation and managed to find stability? I just need to know I’m not alone in feeling this way and that things can change.