My personal story is I was in a similar situation, I used to do "Flash" development, which died out a long time ago. After some sporadic work and rough times, I did a developer bootcamp (General Assembly) and took out a large loan. I had my older brother co-sign and help pay. I worked REALLY hard, 10-12 hour days of coding for 3-4 months. I landed a contract coding job after several interviews, and usually one job is all you need to get the wheel rolling. The loan is paid off, no regrets.
Getting any job is an effort. I suggest people get better practice interviewing and presenting themselves. Finding a career coach or mentor is incredibly helpful. And finally, getting instructor-led education is potentially the best strategy. Even taking one introductory class can be invigorating to see a clearer path forward.
Getting any job is an effort. I suggest people get better practice interviewing and presenting themselves. Finding a career coach or mentor is incredibly helpful. And finally, getting instructor-led education is potentially the best strategy. Even taking one introductory class can be invigorating to see a clearer path forward.