Maybe for some that&#x27;s true. But not for me.<p>When I was laid off, I learned Python, and Verilog, designed hardware and firmware several projects on Github. I&#x27;ve not been sitting around idle.<p>The problem as I see it is a lack of good opportunities. There used to be lots of companies in San Diego looking for hardware or electrical engineers, but in San Diego, now it&#x27;s only medical device companies and defence contractors.
(Both of which I&#x27;m not fond of).<p>I&#x27;ve also been looking into starting my own consulting business, but within my network, the opportunities aren&#x27;t there.