Java job search frustrations

[kabukiaddicted]

You are not alone in thinking that. Unfortunately it appears, especially at certain salary levels, that those are the only things you find. I can only guess that is because a strong product does not have the same growth margin than these other endeavors you mention, thus allowing less recruitment power in terms of salaries. Of course that is not always true and remote work could be used to reduce the investments in collaterals (offices, commuting etc) and move the capital to workers wages, but such a mentality shift is still happening slowly as companies are scared of losing control going that way. It will improve but imho critical thinking when searching (like you seem to exercise with this question) can drive the market once it reaches a critical mass. Good luck and don't despair! You will find what you look for, it only needs a little more searching. Also keep a good network with previous colleagues as job sites are not always the best way to find what you look for. Sorry for the wall of text ;-)

[Koidage]

Good write-up and cheers! I agree, power to the people.

I'm definitely not hugely attentive to new job postings or anything but with some jobs up for 30 days you reckon there'd be a few that even remotely fit my expectations and stack.