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Brain Cancer Survivor's 6-Month Job Hunt Hell: Tech's RTO Wallop on Disabled Devs

Picture this: a dev who's coded 20 years, beat brain cancer, but can't land a gig because vertigo stops safe driving to the office. Tech's RTO rush is crushing talent like him.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read
Developer with cane at home desk, staring at rejection emails amid job search chaos

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Tech's RTO mandates exclude 13-20% disabled devs, ignoring productivity data. 𝕏
  • ADA lawsuits loom as firms ditch accommodations for face-time. 𝕏
  • Survivors like this vet often perform sharper post-trauma — don't sleep on them. 𝕏
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