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Has anyone noticed that LinkedIn is making it harder and harder to use their site as is? They're pushing premium for every little feature now, with the monthly limit for profile searches!

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The new wave 🌊 of the “desperate banner” thoughts?

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I deleted my LinkedIn today.

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I've been laidoff for 9 months and then I get an email asking if i was still interested (of course, i am), i get the offer. I was excited. I looked up the company, it was real. Few days go by and… more

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How did you pick health insurance while unemployed? The marketplace is so overwhelming. I’m pretty healthy but go to a couple doctors for routine checkups and have prescriptions. In NC if that helps

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With over two decades of extensive experience as Director of Compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks across various sectors - including finance, fintech, healthcare, investment industri… more

I just want to give you guys some hope. I have been unemployed for 4 months and was in such a bad place. Rejected over and over again, or ghosted completely and never heard back. I have only had 1 int… more

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Serious question, why is the market so bad? Does federal housing rates truly play a significant factor? Rates were12-15% many years ago and the market was booming. I don’t think presidential elections… more

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Hi guys, I got laid off in late March and have been looking for a new role since. I have experience in software development and QA testing. If you are hiring or anyone you know is hiring, please do let me k… more

I was laid off about a year ago and it was shocking and painful. I have been searching for a job ever since. It's been hard on my husband and I, but I took this forced career break to also rest an… more

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Still having problems finding a job I don't know what to think I just turned 50 could age be an issue just wondering

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I have ten years of recruiting experience. I will not take a pay cut that’s over 25%. I know what contributions that I bring to an organization. I’m willing to pivot into a few industries. What do you guys think about the fo… more

I’m so damn confused on what to do in my career! I have always been so sure of things….. now I’m not sure!

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What do we feel about the hiring process that add homework/projects? I’m seeing it pop up a lot now or being added to the interview process after you’ve started.

In my personal opinion, I think it’s h… more

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What is there to do next after applying consistently for 8 hours a day on indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, etc as well as reach out to people on LinkedIn, and also email companies directly asking for job … more

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Now what? 🫤 It's been a few months since I got laid off and I've been applying like crazy trying to get any kind of traction going, but the savings won't last forever. I'm considering signing up for Doordash, but I hear it's kind of saturated these days so we'll see how that goes. What are some things you're doing to help make ends meet while you find your next opportunity? 💸

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To folks in the Tech industry who’ve been laid off, fired, or let go, did you accept a severance package and still qualify/apply for unemployment? Did you not accept the severance package? How did you… more

I got laid off March. since than looking for new opportunities. Still no luck.
I have manual tester with 6 years experiences. thanks

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Anyone have leads on remote supply chain positions? I have 5 years of experience, got let go a few months ago and I feel like I’m running out of job postings to look through. Job search is Rough right… more

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I have a self video interview for a attorney support fast assistent tomorrow for Latham & Watkins. Does any one have tips or pointers on what the process is like

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What is the unemployment compensation like in DE? For reference, my yearly salary was 100K. I was laid off.
Additionally, what are the steps to file?
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I worked hard, went above and beyond, built trust, and showed loyalty through 8 years of my life just to get tossed aside when push came to shove. It's been 9 months since I was laid off. I've… more

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Hi all,
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Hi All, I am sure everyone is in the same boat but I can use any and all advice! I know the job market is tough but its been about two months since I was laid off (one month of actively looking) and I… more

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Hello there, we are us expats living in Prague. I was laid off and the main income for the family so we are now in a bit of a scramble.
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Happy Wednesday Everyone,

I hope you all have had a great week thus far. I am excited to share an exciting opportunity with you all.

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