6 Months After Layoff, 15 Interviews, Constant Rejections — Am I Just Not Fit for IT?

Hi everyone,

I'm 28 years old and was laid off about 6 months ago. Since then, I've attended around 15 interviews for cognos developer roles, but every single one ended in rejection.

The confusing part is that I often feel the interviews go well. I prepare seriously, answer most questions confidently, and sometimes even receive positive feedback during the interview. Yet the result is always the same.

After so many rejections, I'm starting to question myself. Maybe I'm not good enough for IT. Maybe I'm missing something that I can't see. I look around and see people progressing in their careers while I still haven't achieved the kind of success I hoped for by this age.

Now I'm wondering whether I should keep pushing in IT or consider switching careers entirely. Has anyone gone through a long period of rejections after a layoff and eventually recovered? How did you know whether to keep going or change direction?

I'd appreciate honest advice and experiences.

Thanks for reading.

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u/Odd-Spray-5071 — 14 days ago

ఖమ్మంలో బెస్ట్ లో/మీడియం బడ్జెట్ జిమ్స్ ఏమున్నాయి?

Hi All,

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నాకు Low Budget (₹500 - ₹1,000) లేదా Medium Budget (₹1,500 - ₹2,000) లో ఉండే జిమ్స్ సజెస్ట్ చేయగలరా?

వెయిట్ లాస్ కి సరిపడా కార్డియో ఎక్విప్‌మెంట్, మంచి ట్రైనర్స్ ఎక్కడ ఉంటారో తెలిస్తే ప్లీజ్ కింద కామెంట్ చేయండి.

థాంక్యూ!

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u/Odd-Spray-5071 — 18 days ago

Nursery school fees in Khammam touching ₹60,000? Is this the new normal?

I was talking to a friend today who recently admitted his child into a nursery school in Khammam. When he told me the annual fee was around ₹60,000, I honestly thought I heard it wrong.

For nursery!

When we were kids, school fees were a small part of family expenses. Now it feels like parents need to start financial planning from the day their child is born. Between admission fees, books, uniforms, transport, and other charges, the total cost seems to be going through the roof.

I understand schools need to maintain quality, infrastructure, and good teachers, but ₹60,000 for nursery in a tier-2 city like Khammam feels surprising.

I'm curious:

  • What are you paying for nursery/LKG/UKG in Khammam?
  • Are these fees becoming standard across private schools?
  • Do parents feel the quality justifies the cost?
  • How are middle-class families managing these expenses?

Would love to hear experiences from other parents in Khammam. Is this normal now, or are school fees getting out of control?

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u/Odd-Spray-5071 — 18 days ago

28M Looking for a Genuine Life Partner

Hi everyone,

I’m 28M, looking for F, I work in the software field, and lately life has been teaching me a lot about loneliness, career pressure, and how important emotional support really is. After facing layoffs, stress, and uncertainty in life, I realized I’m not looking for casual conversations anymore — I genuinely want a meaningful life partner.

Someone with whom I can grow together, support each other during hard times, celebrate small wins, and build a peaceful future. I’m not expecting perfection — just honesty, understanding, loyalty, and mutual respect.

I’m a simple person who values family, emotional connection, and stability over showing off. I believe relationships should feel safe, not complicated.

If you’re someone who is also serious about long-term companionship and building a genuine bond, feel free to connect. Even advice from people who found love later in life is welcome too.

Life feels heavy sometimes, but I still believe the right person can make the journey meaningful.

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u/Odd-Spray-5071 — 2 months ago

28M, 5 Months After Layoff and Losing Hope in the Software Industry — Need Advice

Title: 28M, 5 Months After Layoff and Losing Hope in the Software Industry — Need Advice

28M here. Got laid off 5 months ago from my software job and honestly I’m slowly losing hope. Applying every single day, updating resume, learning skills, messaging recruiters… still barely getting calls. The market feels brutal right now.

What hurts more is seeing time move fast. I’m already 28, no assets, no savings worth mentioning, unmarried, and feeling like I’m falling behind in life while everyone around me seems settled.

Some days I feel like quitting the software field completely because the stress, uncertainty, and rejection are getting worse day by day. I never thought surviving after a layoff would mentally hit this hard.

People who went through similar situations:

  • Did things eventually get better?
  • Did you switch careers?
  • How did you handle the mental pressure and self-doubt?

Need genuine suggestions and guidance. Feeling really stuck right now.

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u/Odd-Spray-5071 — 2 months ago
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Title: 4 months after layoff, still no Cognos Developer job… feeling stuck

Hey everyone,

I got laid off about 4 months ago from my role as a Cognos Developer, and honestly, it’s been a tough ride since then.

I’ve been applying consistently, updating my resume, brushing up on skills, even trying to learn a few new tools to stay relevant—but still no solid leads or offers. A few interviews here and there, but nothing that’s worked out so far.

At this point, it’s starting to feel frustrating and a bit discouraging. I didn’t expect the market to be this slow, especially for BI roles. I’m beginning to wonder if I should pivot to something else or just keep pushing forward.

Has anyone else gone through something similar recently?
How did you deal with the wait and uncertainty?
Any tips for Cognos/BI developers trying to break through right now?

Appreciate any advice or even just hearing your experiences.

Thanks 🙏

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u/Odd-Spray-5071 — 3 months ago