I don't have as much sympathy for this person as I probably should. So someone decided being a waiter sucked and they wanted one of those cushy tech jobs. Without much self awareness as to why they exist or which jobs are valuable. Later in the article they almost figure it out:

> One of the more apparent lessons I've learned during all this is that when working in tech, anyone is dispensable, from the C-suite to the sales floor. (Actually, IT is untouchable, and rightfully so.)

This former waiter then proceeds to land not one but three tech jobs. Based on what qualifications? Apparently just good networking skills. Wow, what a rough industry. Oh I almost forgot they turned down a fourth job because that would have meant relocation.

It sounds like "tech" was willing to give a go-getter chance after chance and either due to their performance or the company's performance it just didn't stick. Maybe despite many people being willing to give the author a chance, he/she just wasn't qualified to do the job?