Has AI Already Replaced Me or Do I Still Have a Chance?

A Brazilian .NET developer says he restarted his job search and sent 20 applications, but got only one referral and one immediate rejection.

A recruiter reportedly said a remote role would be hard because of his location, showing how geography still affects hiring.

He plans to document the search process while also building AI skills by attending a Gemini meetup.

The story highlights tough software-job competition, the limits of remote work, and developers pivoting toward AI.