That is a very high volume, especially for being in development. Here are a few things we have done...
* Use local machine learning models wherever possible.
* Summarize and consolidate calls whenever possible (i.e. reduce token sizes using language analytics).
* Log all calls/responses so it is possible to reuse them and/or to train your ML models. This can cut down on duplicate calls.
* Monitor your API call logs to make sure the system isn't making calls it shouldn't.
* Throttle your calls by introducing delays/bottlenecks in the user interface (by far my least favorite).
* Charge more for your services to decrease demand.
* Contact your account rep and see what options they have to offer with a higher price tier.
I have developed a few small games using Unity and one in pure Javascript but nothing commercially. I have never completed one. I never thought it would be financially lucrative so never took them as anything more than a hobby. Here is one I did in Javascript that can be played on line, of course I never finished it either...
I had a relatively inexpensive 2019 Leaf that got into a fender bender and it was totaled. It was mostly cosmetic damage and air bags. I really miss that car. With the rise in car prices the amount the insurance company paid wouldn't cover a 2019 replacement and with Covid I no longer drove as much so didn't need a second car for the family.
Airbags are awfully expensive, and on top of that they damage the interior — dash, seats, roof and door lining may all need replacing too. Some cars also have one-time-use seatbelt pre-tensioners.
I agree with 3minus1, you should definitely know why you were fired. New managers seldom want to fire someone without cause and typically have HR hoops they need to jump through to do it. I have never let anyone go that wasn't first given verbal warnings, daily check-ins and at least one formal write up that outlined the job requirements and what was needed to set things right. Hiring good people is hard and it is better to get the most out of the people you have before giving up on them. Of course this isn't always the case but some of your managers or HR should have shared something with you.
How many jobs are you applying to each week? I would think 1 or 2 each week would be a minimum.
Do you have a portfolio? Some code you can point to online, any open source projects you work on?
How many interviews do you average each month? If you are applying to tons of jobs and not getting any interviews, this is a reflection that your resumes might need work. Resumes, plural, in that you should probably have several depending on what type of job you are applying for and what skills you need to emphasize. Maybe you need to drop some jobs off of it or rework it to look more like you have been courting contract or short term work and now you are ready to "settle down". Have you filled gaps with additional university courses? Pursued a Masters degree? Certifications? Traveled the world? Volunteer work? Freelance/Started your own business?
If you are getting interviews, but not job offers then this indicates it might be a problem with your interview style. You mentioned depression, could this play a factor? Hopefully you don't bring up medical conditions during interviews. It could be some of the things you say during the interview process, not saying enough, questions you ask, what you wear... any number of things. I almost didn't hire someone because of the socks they wore but my team defended their choice of footwear and we hired them in the end... though the guy in the Christmas sweater wasn't as lucky :)
Have you tried teaming up with a recruiter? A good one would help you with your resumes and interviewing skills. Are you keeping in touch with former classmates, colleagues and managers? Not just email, set up lunch dates with them to stay in touch. Set up a small lunch reunion from a company you worked at where several people were all laid off or have since quit. They may have leads from time to time. Looking for a job can be a full time job in itself!
> I almost didn't hire someone because of the socks they wore but my team defended their choice of footwear and we hired them in the end... though the guy in the Christmas sweater wasn't as lucky :)
I would love to see this happen. Netflix DVD is one of the only reasons I never suspend my Netflix account. We use it to get movies and other content that are not available on any of the (many) streaming services we subscribe to. I don't understand a businesses shutting down outright rather than selling the business to someone that would be happy to take it over, assuming it is still, or could be, profitable.
