A few questions ... are you applying to places ? or just feeling locked out ?
Are you in the USA ? In a techie area ? sometimes moving might help
I'm assuming the front-end engineering is paid ? Think portfolio, not resume; why don't you have a nice portfolio ?
Lately, no, last I've actually tried was all last year, but I've been wanting to get back on it with everything I've learned this year.
"Are you in the USA ? In a techie area ?"
Yes, Oakland, quite near San Fransisco.
I've been thinking I might have to end up moving one day, I wouldn't hate it but even then I must imagine that other 'tech areas' around America have that same kind of competition where people are moving out for work. My work is indeed paid.
"Think portfolio, not resume; why don't you have a nice portfolio ?"
Good question, I'm not actually sure but you've managed to get me on it. I've been relying on Github for a portfolio because people've always told me that it's about having a Github accessible and a decent resume...