Hey, thanks for taking the time to answer. A part time job was something I definitely considered, but I was told that they're not very useful and it's better to go all into startups or all into a full time career path. Nonetheless, I'm actively considering this, but out of curiosity (and a little fear) are part time jobs looked down on by hiring managers in the tech industry?
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As for the job search, it takes a long time to get a new job, the fact that you're getting interviews is a victory of its own, just keep at it. Also if you're having trouble finding a job in a particular city, you could try expanding your search, like in different a city or country. You could also try applying for remote jobs, those are becoming increasingly popular and also pay quite well. Hope that helps, please feel free to dm me @amadkn on twitter if you want to talk. No one should deal with depression alone.
Hey, thanks for taking the time to respond. Apologies for the misunderstanding. Safe and/or 9-5 jobs are not inherently meaningless. My question was directed towards people who find their jobs to be meaningless, but these jobs also happen to be safe which makes it much harder for them to leave.
Thank you everyone for all your responses and resources. I wasn't expecting such an immense response. I read every single comment and I am very grateful for all the advice.