Go for it! Do the stupid DSA/leetcode thing because you’ll just need to. But with some tenacity you’ll find a role. Despite what you hear about hiring being tough (it is), it’s still happening and lots of folks from are finding jobs. At 6+ years experience you’re also in a good position.
Yeah, the market is not completely dead, I can believe that, it just seems extremely competitive for the few positions available, and interviewing is very Leetcode-heavy in the US (the UK much less so, or easier).
I'm thinking that being physically present will clear things up about the state of the market and the level of competition, and perhaps expose me to more opportunities that online/remote applicants don't have. Maybe that's wishful thinking.
On the other hand, a full year is a significant amount of time to invest in searching for a job, and I am willing to compromise on compensation somewhat. How likely is it that I fail to secure even a single offer in that time I'm thinking? I want to say low but then again I see a lot of quality US candidates struggle for months on end.
