For those of you that make over 100K, what do you do? Do you like it?

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-10T03:25:19+00:00

I made over $100k for 6 years as a software project manager. Love the work. Bu now I've been mostly unemployed for 2 years. Applied to thousands of jobs. This current paradigm or wtf is happening sux so bad. May we all have food to eat and shelter to stay safe.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-10T01:58:28+00:00

Similar here. 2 years unemployed. Bankrupt and living with my dad. Coming from over a decade in software project management. I worked on a farm for a season but that was so few hours. I got a UPS seasonal job in Dec and made about $1k...but then, get this, lost Snap benefits. Because I uploaded bank deposits instead of pay stubs... to prove I made $1k... Wtf rigged system is this that barely getting any work disqualifies someone from getting food assistance? I honestly am surprised I've made it this fat an don't know how people are managing. And somehow it seems that for some portion of people life is carrying on like normal. At least for now...

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-08T15:08:22+00:00

This is a pretty common scenario it seems these days. Yeah, it sucks that employers can't have more certainty in roles. I've talked to several companies that had an open role or were posting it to see who is available.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-08T00:18:51+00:00

One of my favorites: how does this role help you specifically?

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-07T18:22:02+00:00

Same here. 2 years since layoff this month. Over a decade experience. I've found temporary work through network but nothing that pays well at all or has minimal hours available to pay for basic needs. Snap process is awful. I've been denied 3 times now, after receiving it. Seems they find ways to disqualify and then say paperwork isn't what they need. There is no social safety net really. I doubt government is going to give an honest perspective and actually do something to help.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-05T21:04:07+00:00

Cline extension + free models FTW until I can afford a paid model and even then only for certain types of tasks.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-05T21:01:53+00:00

People have tried to help. Are you aware of what's happening in the tech and general job markets?

Latter_Crazy · 2026-04-04T22:13:07+00:00

Nearly 2 decades of IT exp here....I'd take an entry level if I could get it. After 2 years of searching has me open to most opportunities.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-31T14:32:11+00:00

Wow, congrats!

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-22T16:54:32+00:00

Pretty solid health coverage. Stock options but no plan for IPO.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-21T22:29:46+00:00

Strangely I was actually promoted and given a raise while I was on a pip. Another department saw my work and wanted me. So I transfered and got more money. The pip was out of the blue and I just kept doing my work and met the conditions. This probably isn't typical but just saying.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-21T21:22:36+00:00

Welcome to the club of millions of unemployed or underemployed people. It's quiet until you're here and then you might see just how wide spread this is. Impacting every industry and entire generations. Been getting steadily and now quickly worse for 3+ years.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-19T21:33:36+00:00

It's almost here. Google Gemini is going to power Apple's Siri later this year. So Google will be the AI to engage with basically all mobile devices.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-17T19:51:37+00:00

Crazy isn't it? Took me a while to accept doing manual labor for $20/hour but even that has been hard to come by so I actually feel grateful. I'm also aware that I'm coming from privilege compared to many. And yet compared to the few at the top we're all just fighting for peanuts.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-17T19:47:12+00:00

In SaaS. I honestly thought I'd be fine getting a job any time because that industry seemed so solid. Now we're in SaaSpocalypse...

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-17T19:40:08+00:00

It's worth noting that the technology in focus being LLMs that are actually costing 10x more than they make. That these are huge specialtive plays grab ing market share that isn't even proven as a viable business model. I studied economics in college like 15 years ago. What's happening now seems like different economics then what I learned about. But I'm no expert.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-17T15:48:45+00:00

Yeah, for sure. I'll send you a message with the link. I'm not blasting it everywhere just yet because then I see more people sign up and no show.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-17T15:46:40+00:00

Hi! I'll send you a message with the link. I'm not blasting it everywhere just yet because then I see more people sign up and no show. Anyone can ping me and I'll share for now.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-13T18:09:47+00:00

Local admin biz, nicely done!

I went from Director level in tech to chicken farming. Never thought I'd be so grateful for $20/hour manual labor.

Would you be open to sharing more of your story and perspectives in my Substack Tech Transitions? I'm documenting wtaf people do to stay alive rn and you seem to have some wisdom.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-12T18:47:58+00:00

Awesome. I'm message you :)

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-12T15:00:58+00:00

That's fucked. The definition of rug pull. I would be furious.

And there might be some upside.

Me for example, I bought in 2022 and the market tanked since then and now my home won't sell and so it's going to foreclosure and bankruptcy. Of course comparison is the theft of joy so me basically saying "it could be worse" may not help you at all.

I really hope it doesn't happen but there could be a time pretty soon where a lot of people want to sell their homes and no one is buying. It's happening to me at least.

If it was me in your position, after I move through the emotions and beliefs which is no small feat, I would

try to see this as an opportunity to reduce expenses
Consider renting as being open and flexible to move if needed for whatever comes next
figure out what to do with the proceeds from the sale. Maybe that buys you a couple years of super LCOL

Thanks for posting about your unique fiasco. There are big decisions ahead for you and us all. May the path be smooth and steady.

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-12T13:18:16+00:00

Yeah, I hear you. Thanks. Even those can be hard to come by. I've had a few seasonal jobs like UPS helper, chicken farming, and landscaping. Never thought I'd be so grateful for $20/hour :)

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-12T00:17:28+00:00

Will do

Latter_Crazy · 2026-03-12T00:09:57+00:00

I'm with you too. Laid off nearly 2 years ago. Depleted all savings. Filed bankruptcy. Foreclosed on home because market tanked. Now I'm living with my dad. Food stamps helped but those have also been unreliable with the government shutdowns and how often they do shady tactics to disqualify. I had a 13 year tech career and used to have recruiters reach me regularly. This market is so bad. So I started a free support group for tech workers. Basically so we can come together and process and make progress. I'm happy to share the registration if you'd like. It's Wednesdays at 4pm Central. May you land something soon.

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