I have exactly the same issue. Been a loyal Evernote user since 2009 and the app/service and user experience has become really bad. Just like timmycommedy i feel Evernote has become useless.
Asking for patience is ridiculous in my opinion. This service should just work flawlessly and our patience has been tested way too many times in the past many years.
Unfortunately i have reached the point, that - just like my text vanishes when i try to make a note - my trust in Evernote has also vanished, so i am looking for alternatives now.
Sorry for the cranky post, but i’m just fed up.