I was laid off a year ago. I have 10+ years experience as software tester (manual and automated). Like many others, I have sent out 100+ resumes but no luck so far. I am also learning new skills. Just wondering if I should keep on trying to get back into my field or try something else?

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Maybe you should try both. Keep applying in your field, but if there's something else you want to try, go ahead and make a stab at it. Maybe this is your time to make a big pivot, and you won't know unless you try.

I am so sorry for that. What would you do if not in your same field? I think a change is always good, you can use your experience as a superpower, not a must, and explore other areas that you could pivot and use transferable skills.

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