> It's so sad (and true) that a job loss -- something that doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things
Maybe if you're a developer in a strong economy that is true.
I've seen lots of middle-aged people laid off that started the spiral into unemployment, divorce and at least one suicide.
I think you may have misunderstood my post. A job loss shouldn’t matter, but sadly it does.
Yeah I get it you're right too.
Thanks for the reply.
To clarify, I did not mean to imply not to use recruiters. Rather to use them selectively and cautiously. As a good, trusted recruiter can mean the difference between getting a job and not. I know a few of the best, and would gladly recommend them.
> Job loss is one of the most stressful life events, along with the death of a loved one, divorce, and a significant illness.
It's so sad (and true) that a job loss -- something that doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things -- is comparable to the death of a loved one or an illness. End-stage capitalism, indeed. It's probably why a whole bunch of us are attracted to the startup life and doing your own thing -- even though that comes with its own set of (more often worse) downsides.