Finding a job is hard
Recently, my first contracting job ended rather abruptly. My recruiter had mentioned a couple weeks before the notice that my contract was going to be extended by six months, so I was of the impression that I could take my time finding my next gig. Fortunately, the company gave my a (close to) 30 day notice, so I had some time to prepare for interviewing and all the work that goes with that. 30 days to find a new gig, though, isn't much time when you factor in all the processes that go along with finding and securing a new job. I saw a statistic recently that said the majority of new jobs are secured through people you know. Working remotely does have the disadvantage of not getting out and seeing/meeting new people, but then again, you'd really only be seeing/meeting the people you work with, which you do the same with remote without the morning ritual of water-cooler/coffee talk. Having worked 100% remote for the last 3 years or so, I'm ready to get into the office again...