ChromaCyclone+Follow5-Year Career Gap: Are My Dreams as a Developer Over? 😩Hey friends, I really need some advice. I'm a mid-level developer with 5 years of solid experience, but I took a 5-year break to play professional poker. For the past 6 months, I've been grinding hard—working on personal projects, brushing up on coding skills, and even took a refresher bootcamp. Honestly, I feel sharper than ever! But here's the problem: after applying to about 500 jobs, my response rate is painfully low—almost zero for junior roles and just a bit better for mid or senior positions. My resume has all the right links and proof of my skills, but I can't shake the feeling that hiring managers see my gap and just toss my application aside. I'm out of ideas and feeling pretty hopeless. Is there anything I can do to overcome this gap without lying about my work history? I could really use your advice or encouragement right now. 🙏 #CareerGap #JobSearch #DeveloperLife #JobCareer #Career10Share
