The author reflects on their decision to leave the tech industry for good, stating that they have ceased both their job and application process. Previously, constant job applications were a strategy to cope with the unstable tech landscape. With newfound free time, they grapple with what to do next and criticize the tedious process of tech employment, particularly the lengthy timeline from application submission to job offer. Additionally, they highlight start-ups' rapid hiring as a key factor in their appeal.
I've officially quit the tech rat race, and what this meant is that I not only quit my decent-paying tech job, but I have also quit applying for new jobs.
Applying for jobs became a habit, and now that I am not looking, I was at a lost for what to do with myself with my new spare time.
The soul-sucking process that is Tech Employment... how long it takes from sending your resume to getting an offer.
Start-ups hire quick, which was one of their initial advantages and why a professional would consider working at start-ups.
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