Thanks rechu! Sorry to hear you were in the same situation though

I don't know if it's really about who you know here.... Maybe it's because I have the experience and would like be paid a normal salary. Salary expectations is such a tricky question, aim too high and you won't even get invited for an interview, but you don't want to sell yourself short either. And I do have a min. I'd like to earn, which I think is pretty reasonable. Less than what I made in my last job.
I've seen jobs get posted again after I've been turned down.

I tried to get some freelance work before starting my current job, but with freelance it's definitely about who you know. I didn't manage to get a single job. Now I work full time and non-flexible hours there's no chance of freelancing.