Because my experience is exclusively limited to software dev, I'm also getting rejected from positions in retail, and if I try to "dumb down" my resume, I'll have nothing but a blank page.
Seriously, any advice would be appreciated. I feel stuck.
Because my experience is exclusively limited to software dev, I'm also getting rejected from positions in retail, and if I try to "dumb down" my resume, I'll have nothing but a blank page.
Seriously, any advice would be appreciated. I feel stuck.
But don’t give up on software just because of some bad articles. Trends are trends, you only need to get one job. A lot of companies like to bring in college grads as a way to save money as they push out more seasoned people, while also bringing in new ideas and more modern approaches (for better or worse).
Also, think beyond “tech” companies. Nearly every business out there could benefit from a developer, and most don’t have anything at all.
I also had no safety net, no money and developed health issues that ruled out physical labor when I was getting started in life and it was terrifying.
It sounds like you're on the right track looking for any job that's available.
You really can do this, keep showing up and don't quit.