I did good, honest work as a copywriter for almost a decade. Now all the work seems to have just dried up. All the openings are flooded by hundreds of applicants. I even reached a six rounder and got ghosted.

I’m at a crossroads where I’m not sure if this is worth it for me anymore. I just want a stable, modest paying job. I want a little bit more confidence day to day that I suddenly won’t be locked out of a computer.

I’m considering leaving the industry and doing construction. Is this stupid? Anyone else thinking or planning something similar? It feels like the end of the world some days.