Illustration of a person confused by a job search
A job search can sometimes feel like an endless string of interviews.
  • A tech worker has been looking for a job for the better part of two years. 
  • The person has had 17 interviews for four jobs since October and feels exhausted by the process.
  • "They obviously don't care about my time because I'm nothing to them but a candidate," they said.

This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with a tech worker who has been job-hunting for the better part of two years. The worker has had 17 interviews for four jobs since October. This person spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid jeopardizing their career. Business Insider has verified their identity. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.