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Even though I can't really afford it I'm going to start seeing a therapist. Right now just reaching for some kind of knowledge work that won't torpedo my resume. If I really didn't care I'd just go get a job at Fedex in Maine or Vermont.

What's most embarrassing is potentially having to stay at my parents to avoid sinking into my savings further. Obviously others are having a hard time to, part of the mental hurdle is acknowledging that what I thought were "interesting choices" has lead to me being single at 30 with only a few hundred k to show for it.

I think I'm maybe just burnt out, but also maybe using cursor too much zapped my brain. I literally failed a tech screen for writing typescript. Not sure I really have the motivation to re-learn.

Thanks for your kind words. I did after all build some cool things during this time I'm still proud of.

The recruiters weren't at fault - the VC fund jumping to conclusions and running to tattle to my cofounder and NOT me first was what I had issues with. If I had more personal capital I'd consider suing. If anyone wants the name of the firm I'm more than happy to name names.

My network is ok, but frankly not great. Fortunately I have friends in New York who support my decision to leave and do other things in tech - potentially altogether. I really appreciate your kind words.

I've considered law school for some specific niche interests I've cultivated - fortunately have good friends in that field as well.

What was most offensive to me was (aside from the blatant breach of privacy -which only added to problems with my cofounder and I) was that they seemed to take issue with the fact I was advocating for the best option for my value as an engineer. Also... most of the calls they received were from recruiters doing checks BEFORE reaching out to me. Immediately jumping to the conclusion I was "running around shopping my resume" is candidly childish at best.

This was all for an initial investment of $120k which is frankly hilarious. The idea I wouldn't do whats best for me because you gave me $100k.

If you ignore data regarding H1B, OPT and O1 your analysis is meaningless. I support immigrants coming to this country to work, my girlfriend is one of them! But what has happened to tech in terms of Americans being displaced is candidly astounding.

As a black man, I honestly think more of the apparent "discrimination" against American minorities is a direct result of offshoring and h1b.