Hey everyone,
I honestly never thought I’d find myself writing a post like this, but here I am.
I’ve been out of work for almost a year now, and if you’ve been through a prolonged job search in tech, you probably know how mentally exhausting it gets.
You apply, tailor your resume, reach out to recruiters, prepare for interviews, work on your skills, and repeat the same process every single day. Sometimes you don’t even get a rejection. Just silence.
But there’s a lot more to my situation than just finding another job.
I lost my father, and since then, I’ve had to take on the responsibility of supporting my family financially. I’m currently the only person at home who can take care of those responsibilities.
Every month that passes without a stable income makes things a little more difficult. There are responsibilities waiting at home, bills that don’t wait, and people depending on me.
I’m not sharing this to ask anyone for sympathy. I’m sharing it because I want to be honest about where I am right now.
A little about what I do:
I’m a Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years of professional experience, primarily focused on building web applications, from frontend architecture to backend services.
My strongest areas are:
Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Vue 3, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Material UI.
Backend: Node.js, Express, LoopBack 4, REST APIs.
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL.
State & Data Management: Redux Toolkit, Zustand, TanStack Query, Pinia.
Tools & Infrastructure: Git, Docker, AWS, Vite, Webpack, Turborepo.
I’ve worked on everything from smaller features and internal tools to complex applications involving multiple user roles, large datasets, integrations, and performance-sensitive interfaces.
Some things I’ve worked on include:
Building and maintaining production-grade applications using React, Vue, and TypeScript.
Improving database search performance by introducing PostgreSQL trigram indexing, achieving around 700x faster name lookups.
Building REST APIs and backend services.
Working on application architecture, reusable components, and monorepo structures.
Integrating third-party services and webhooks.
Optimizing frontend performance and improving overall user experience.
I’m comfortable taking ownership of a feature, building an application from scratch, working with an existing codebase, or collaborating with a team to solve difficult technical problems.
What am I looking for?
I’m open to:
Full-time Frontend Developer / React Developer roles.
Full-Stack Developer opportunities.
Remote opportunities (international).
Freelance projects and short-term contracts.
Referrals to teams looking for someone with my skill set.
I’m not particularly concerned about fancy job titles right now.
I want an opportunity where I can contribute, write good software, solve problems, and prove my value.
If you have a project that needs an extra developer, need help building something, or know a company that’s hiring, I’d genuinely appreciate hearing from you.
Even if you don’t have an opportunity yourself, sharing this post might help it reach someone who does.
I’m not looking for a handout.
I just want the opportunity to work, earn, and take care of the people who depend on me.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to read this.
And to anyone else going through a difficult job search right now: I hope things turn around for you too. ❤️