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Back to Work!
After 193 days of job hunting, I can finally say I’m employed again. Those 6 months and 12 days weren’t just a number—they were an exhausting cycle of sending out endless applications, chasing leads that went nowhere, dealing with ghosted interviews, dodging a couple of scams, and collecting rejections. At times, it felt like screaming into a void with no way out. Each rejection stung, and any bit of progress seemed to vanish as quickly as it came.
This wasn’t a “break” or a vacation—it was relentless. I often worked twice as hard as I ever did while employed, just to keep up with the grind.
The role I’ve accepted is a step down from where I was before. It’s not the position I envisioned for myself when I started this search, but the job market right now is brutal. It’s not just about being qualified or experienced—it’s about navigating a process where employers hold all the cards. That imbalance often felt arbitrary, even cruel, leaving little room to breathe.
These past six months tested me in every way. I panicked more times than I’d like to admit, and my depression deepened as the search dragged on. Therapy, antidepressants, and the support of my family were the lifelines that kept me going when I felt like giving up. Without them, I don’t know how I would have made it through.
To everyone who stood by me during this time—thank you. Whether you checked in, offered advice, listened when I needed to vent, or simply respected when I didn’t want to talk at all—it mattered. Knowing I had people in my corner gave me the strength to keep pushing forward.
And honestly, while it may sound like I’m bitter, I’m also genuinely excited! I’m looking forward to learning new things, sharing my experiences, meeting new people, and most importantly, being my true self from the start.
Coding and grinding LeetCode to prepare for interviews was one thing—but doing it for real-world systems again will be an entirely different and refreshing challenge, and one I’m eager and ready to face.
The way forward is still unclear—not just financially, but socially and politically as well. As someone from a marginalized community, I know there are unique challenges ahead. But for now, I’m here, and I’m moving forward.
Sometimes you have to go back to do great things. Today I'm joining CD PROJEKT RED as Senior Game Programmer on The Witcher (Polaris). 🐺Super excited!🥂
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