My luck hasn't been great, and it ended up making me wonder what recruiters actually do. It seems like all they do is hit the "fwd" button on an email client, but surely they must do more, right?
On LinkedIn I get inquiries by recruiters who have obviously not bothered to read my profile.
Good luck in your search bro, is not easy to be in that position, don't let your guard down
I'm not claiming I am some hyper-honest-hyper-ethical person, but I absolutely despise the level of dishonesty you're expected to perform when looking for a job. I don't think I'm built to bullshit people every day, and it depresses me a lot. When I have to give some bullshit reason for "why did you apply for this job?" other than "I need money", it's exhausting. I just want to sit on my ass and write code, not spend so much time building my own personal brand.
Another important aspect is building connections with people who share your mindset. This can be immensely helpful when seeking a job that aligns more closely with your values.
There is not a secret to this, keep on searching and don't loose your ethics values, some people will find that more valuable than your knowledge