On: Ask HN: Is the job market brutal? or is it just me?

[sys_64738]

FAANG haven't got a great reputation in other walks of life. People see the perks and pay you've been given and with little expected return. There's huge attitudes to work that need to be unlearned by ex-FAANG. Many won't even interview you.

[raydev → sys_64738]

This is likely wishful thinking on your end.