I'd like to share a little bit of personal achievement with my Linux setup on my main computer:
I initially build an Artix system with seperate encrypted /home partition. It was fun fucking around with my own customized system but it was barebones and didn't feel like customizing it myself.
I settled for Mabox Linux but struggled using my home partition. It turns out I needed to create a /etc/cryptstab file. After the right bootloader config and mkinit, my home partition is there to decrypt.
My job search has been excruciatingly slow since early Summer. I'm staying updated on my skills with only certifications but I don't want the long search to become detrimental.
I'll open accounts and try staying active with freelance works through Upwork and Fiverr. A computer science degree is in no way a guarantee to a steady career.