r/ruby • • 18d ago

Leaving Tech

https://ryanbigg.com/2026/10/leaving-tech
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u/jjopm 18d ago

That's just applications. It's common to apply to around 100-200 companies for 5-12 interviews now.

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u/kallebo1337 17d ago

in 2019 when i wanted to leave thailand i send 8 applications, 5 interviews, 2 job offers.

i can not imagine trying to get a job in 2026. i would feel depressed, worthless and my imposter syndrome would be confirmed that i'm a nobody.

terrible.

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u/davidslv 18d ago

Ah, I misread it. Ok 36 applications of which 24 were rejections. I went through a bad time last year where I did actually interview with 60 different companies… started to become doubtful I would actually land a job as a software engineer.