What was the mistake?

2012:
Still trying to figure it out.

2013:
Having the hopes high about the Sannita house. Announcing it to everyone before there was funding for it. Putting so much energy into planning for that particular house. Hopefully, planning won't go 100% wasted and will come in handy eventually at least at some level.

2018:
When I got laid off (contract expired early), I took Janis' word that She'll take me back in 6 months, just like last time. I didn't search for the job aggressively during those six months. When six months were over, she was ready to take me on, however they had the reorganization and put the freeze on any kind of hiring. She kept trying for few more months, but finally, it was apparent that I'm not going to get the job back. By then, too much time had passed since I left the job and it became hard to explain my lack of employment. There were some other excuses the potential came up with that I was overqualified or that I would get too bored and leave the job if I took up entry level jobs. All of this compounded in me getting discourage in finding the right job. I should've kept on going and keep searching but at the end, I pretty much gave up and took up the job at Home Instead and HomeGoods. At least they helped me get back up on my feet and get going. Gave me new hope that regardless of my circumstances, I will make it and keep on going.

Four years later, I still haven't gotten back to it. Just yesterday, got a call from a recruiter and she asked me what have I don't since 2014 and when I told her that it's been non-technical jobs, she quickly hung up on me. But regardless of these failures, I will rise and get back on track. I've taken my step by starting to work for Tesla.