Django was the first Python framework that made sense to me and that I enjoyed working with. Also got me my first Python job after years of Java development.
I have moved on to other things since, but I miss it's simplicity and the general "it just works" aspect of the framework.
> Got a near full-tuition scholarship from a T200 public university to study undergrad in the US
I think this alone is an incredible opportunity that not many people get in their lives.
IMO, you have the rest of your life to focus on your career. And is much better to spend these couple of recession/stagnation years in uni instead of in the professional world.
> Unfortunately even if you feel like your resume is super strong, getting a job now requires to literally excel in every single step of the interview and having the luck of having the team feeling you as a perfect fit for the team. Even a single meh would mean instant rejection
I'm part of the interview process for a role we're trying to fill, and it's 100% like you describe it. I lost count of how many people we interviewed already (and mind you, we're not looking for anything out of the ordinary).
It sounds like you really don't need to fill the position, is that true? I know when I hire it's because I need someone yesterday not in the next year. The multiple interviews and hoops that applicants have to jump through are akin to fraternity hazing not a interview process especially for non-entry level positions. My last three positions I was hired during my first interview, my guess is that today that would be unheard of, again I question if there is really a need to fill the position or the company is just adding another worker.