[uberduper]

It's difficult to quantify the value of "I know the shit out of linux" to a prospective employer when they're looking for cog developer #471.

In my experience it's the network of people you've worked with that know how beneficial you are and want to work with you again (this is key) that will keep you in demand regardless of the market conditions.

[mixmastamyk]

Victim-blaming is not necessary in this hiring environment. In the last decade only small companies have been available to me which means there’s under five folks I can turn to directly for jobs, and all are not hiring now.