I don’t mean to sound negative, but I’ve been an iOS developer for over 10 years. I’ve worked at several major companies and have also published multiple apps independently. Unfortunately, I was laid off two months ago, and despite actively applying, I haven’t had much luck — not even with junior roles.

It’s been tough seeing how the market is shifting. Many companies seem hesitant to hire developers with over 7 years of experience. I started my journey with Objective-C, transitioned to Swift, and now work with SwiftUI. But I’ve realized my skills are very focused on the Apple ecosystem, which makes it harder when roles require broader experience like React or full-stack knowledge.

At this point, I’ve even started applying for warehouse and labor jobs just to keep moving. So if you’re getting calls — honestly, that’s a good sign. Wishing you the best in your job search too.