Ask HN: I am an ex-founder, why is it so tough to get a job?
My clients are some of the top developer tools. I quit my company just because, I wanted to do some focussed building work, instead of spending time on servicing clients. As I am a developer and builder at heart.
Moreover people from some VCs (the main ones infact) also told me that although I might make some money, I won't be able to create an impactful company this way in which they would ever like to invest in.
I am also currently building an AI/RAG application which is getting some good traction.
In university I used to be one of the good competitive coders in the whole country. I can crack about any coding interview with some revision for sure.
When I am applying for the positions of product engineer (where they are specifically mentioning that they need someone who can collaborate with product, UX and other teams).
I am still not getting even an interview.
I can't understand why my resume is getting rejected everywhere.
I have talked to some of the best developers and product managers. And I do not feel that I am inferior in knowledge or capabilities at all. And they all have loads of offers and HRs messaging them left and right.
Infact, I think I can help companies grow even any support or help at all.
Any insight would be a great help.
Thanks