Mmastodon HealthMental Health first seen 2 d ago, last 2 d ago, peak #2
Rails author Ryan Bigg to leave tech after job rejection spiral
Original: Ryan Bigg, coauthor of Rails 4 in Action, says repeated job rejections are harming his mental health and prompting him t
Ryan Bigg, coauthor of Rails 4 in Action, says he is leaving the tech industry after 20 years, citing the toll of repeated job rejections on his mental health. He reports 24 rejections from more than 36 applications. Based in Warrnambool, Australia, he says hybrid roles requiring Melbourne attendance are infeasible for him, narrowing his options.
Why now: A well-known Ruby on Rails figure publicly detailing job market rejection and its mental health impact resonates with tech workers facing similar struggles.
Ryan BiggRails 4 in ActionWarrnamboolMelbourne
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 5 snapshots from 2 d ago to 2 d ago.
Evidence
- Ryan Bigg, coauthor of Rails 4 in Action, says repeated job rejections are harming his mental health and prompting him to leave tech after 20 years. He reports 24 rejections from more than 36 applications. Based in Warrnambool, he says hybrid work in Melbourne is infeasible… · technotenshi@infosec.exchange · 3
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/2063718