I did "everything right" but still couldn't land a tech job - so I built my own solution
The "perfect" resume that got me nowhere
Here's what my resume looked like:
Two summer internships at tech companies
Good grades throughout university
Multiple hobby projects built in my spare time
Polished portfolio showcasing real projects with actual users
Coding almost every single day this year (only 8 days off)
Yet after months of applications: Zero job offers.
Some interviews, lots of ghosting, and a growing sense that having a job is somehow a privilege I haven't earned yet.
The frustrating reality of today's job market
The worst part? Non-technical people keep telling me "AI will replace you anyway" while pointing to some flashy frontend demos with zero actual functionality or scalability. Meanwhile, I'm here building real software every day.
It's exhausting trying to prove yourself when the bar keeps moving. When you've ticked every box the career advice tells you to tick, but it's still not enough.
So I created my own opportunity
Instead of just waiting for someone to give me a chance, I built Woberry - a job tracking, resume, and cover letter building platform.
Check it out: [woberry.com]
What it does:
Streamlines the job application process
Helps build tailored resumes and cover letters
Tracks applications and follow-ups
Born from my own painful job-hunting experience
The brutal honesty
I'm making some money from Woberry, but not enough for stability or to move out yet. I'm living frugally and doing everything I can to avoid going broke. It's scary, but it's also taught me more about building real products than any internship ever did.
What I've learned
The traditional path isn't guaranteed - Even with internships and good grades, the job market is brutal
Building something real matters more than perfect credentials - Woberry users actually pay me, which feels more validating than any interview
Indie hacking isn't just a backup plan - It's a legitimate way to create your own opportunities
Looking for support
If you're also frustrated with the job market, or if Woberry could help streamline your job hunt, I'd love your support. Every user helps me get closer to sustainability.
And if you want to see what 350+ days of coding looks like, check out my GitHub: RaymondSWE
To anyone else in this position
You're not alone. The system feels broken right now, but that doesn't mean you are. Sometimes creating your own path is the only way forward.
frankvienna•8mo ago
I did "everything right" but still couldn't land a tech job - so I built my own solution
The "perfect" resume that got me nowhere
Here's what my resume looked like:
Two summer internships at tech companies
Good grades throughout university
Multiple hobby projects built in my spare time
Polished portfolio showcasing real projects with actual users
Coding almost every single day this year (only 8 days off)
Yet after months of applications: Zero job offers.
Some interviews, lots of ghosting, and a growing sense that having a job is somehow a privilege I haven't earned yet.
The frustrating reality of today's job market
The worst part? Non-technical people keep telling me "AI will replace you anyway" while pointing to some flashy frontend demos with zero actual functionality or scalability. Meanwhile, I'm here building real software every day.
It's exhausting trying to prove yourself when the bar keeps moving. When you've ticked every box the career advice tells you to tick, but it's still not enough.
So I created my own opportunity
Instead of just waiting for someone to give me a chance, I built Woberry - a job tracking, resume, and cover letter building platform.
Check it out: [woberry.com]
What it does:
Streamlines the job application process
Helps build tailored resumes and cover letters
Tracks applications and follow-ups
Born from my own painful job-hunting experience
The brutal honesty
I'm making some money from Woberry, but not enough for stability or to move out yet. I'm living frugally and doing everything I can to avoid going broke. It's scary, but it's also taught me more about building real products than any internship ever did.
What I've learned
The traditional path isn't guaranteed - Even with internships and good grades, the job market is brutal
Building something real matters more than perfect credentials - Woberry users actually pay me, which feels more validating than any interview
Indie hacking isn't just a backup plan - It's a legitimate way to create your own opportunities
Looking for support
If you're also frustrated with the job market, or if Woberry could help streamline your job hunt, I'd love your support. Every user helps me get closer to sustainability.
And if you want to see what 350+ days of coding looks like, check out my GitHub: RaymondSWE
To anyone else in this position
You're not alone. The system feels broken right now, but that doesn't mean you are. Sometimes creating your own path is the only way forward.