Two back-to-back software internships
Weekend hackathon projects over a dozen shipped
A polished portfolio with real-world users
357 days of code this year (only missed eight)
And after dozens of applications? Zero offers. A handful of polite phone screens, a mountain of ghosting, and a creeping feeling that landing a job was a privilege I hadn’t “unlocked” yet.
The job market reality check Meanwhile, non-technical folks keep telling me “AI’s going to eat your job anyway” while sharing shiny prototypes that crash at scale. I’m over here sweating the edge cases and database deadlocks. It’s draining proving your worth when the goalposts won’t stay still.
So I stopped waiting for permission Instead, I built Woberry, a toolkit for job-seekers to craft resumes, track applications, and auto-generate tailored cover letters.
Sneak a peek: woberry.com
What Woberry does Generates role-specific resumes & cover letters in seconds
Keeps every application, follow-up, and recruiter name organized
Adds lightweight analytics so you know what’s working (and what’s not)
Born straight out of my own jobhunt headaches.
Brutal transparency Woberry is bringing in some revenue, enough to cover rent (barely) but not yet enough for savings. I’m living lean, learning faster than any classroom ever could, and pouring every lesson back into the product.
Three takeaways so far The “safe” route isn’t safe anymore, internships + grades ≠ security.
Shipping real products beats shiny credentials, paying users > interview kudos.
Indie hacking is a first-class career choice and not just Plan B.
How you can help If Woberry could smooth your job hunt, give it a whirl, every new user gets me closer to break-even.
Curious what a year of near-daily commits looks like? Browse my GitHub: RaymondSWE
For everyone stuck in the same loop You’re not broken, the system is just overloaded. When doors won’t open, build your own doorway and walk through it. Keep grinding, keep shipping, and remember: the skills you hone while forging your own path are worth more than any single offer letter.