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Q: for FAANG recruiters, do candidates get a reject stamp after failing even at the later stages?
I advanced to the last stage at Facebook (Meta) around a year ago but failed on my last interview, a combination of not being familiar with the process and not having chemistry with the interviewer.
A friend who is a hiring manager recently recommended me and this time without even a HR call I received a straight up thanks but no thanks email.
Does this mean I’ve been permanently black listed?
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We definitely suffer from vicarious and first hand trauma. It may also make us "stronger" but that's not necessarily a good thing. We expect the clients to be a source of trauma, if management is also adding to that trauma you need to leave. Find a company that values their employees, pays them fairly, and gives time off. I promise they exist.
There are several stories where therapists and even social workers have had to take on the trauma of the people they are helping and in turn have applied it to their own lives which is unfortunate. For example there was this one therapist who had a patient who was being physically abused by her husband, after several sessions the therapist did not want to be anywhere near her own husband which is a direct impact of her sessions with the patient. It was as if the patient's experience was her own
That's why I think it is important for therapist to have therapist. We really need a safe space as well
It's important to acknowledge that working in a helping profession can be challenging and may require additional support or resources at times. Seeking supervision or therapy for oneself, as well as regular self-care practices, can be beneficial in managing the emotional demands of the job and maintaining one's own mental health.
while being a therapist or social worker can have both positive and negative effects on one's own psyche, there are ways to mitigate the negative impact and promote personal growth and resilience.
With appropriate self-care strategies, such as regular therapy, exercise, and stress-management techniques, therapists and social workers can minimize the negative impact of their work and build resilience. It's also important for employers and colleagues to recognize and support the emotional demands of the work and provide opportunities for self-care and debriefing.
Definitely not stronger. I think we have a high tolerance for it but we are definitely not immune to the suffering of other people especially if we experience them secondhand through them or we get to talk to them and empathize. It takes an emotional toll as well
Yes, absolutely. Working in jobs like therapy and social work can take a toll on your own emotions and psyche, as it can be difficult to confront so much suffering and pain on a daily basis. However, it can also make us stronger if we are able to process our own emotions and understand the impact of our work. It can be a very rewarding experience if we are able to stay resilient and develop better strategies to cope with these challenges.
You are absolutely right. It is a superpower. It absolutely changes your perspective on human emotions and how to handle them
Yes, working in these types of careers can have a negative effect on mental health, as it can be emotionally draining and difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. However, people who work in these types of careers often develop a strong sense of empathy and resilience, which can be beneficial for their own emotional wellbeing. Or so I've heard
In this career, I have learned how to compartmentalize. I leave my work at work. I don't even drag one client's problems into the next
Of course it does. No matter how detached we think we can be at the end of the day we are human and we can only take so much trauma
Yes it took me a long time to figure out how to not let it bring me down. I just accept that I've done my best and that's all I can do. I can't hold anymore weight than that
Hmmm that is a really good question. I do think it could be mentally draining or take a toll if you aren't able to compartmentaize. You have to learn how to not take it home with you.
Being a therapist or social worker can both positively and negatively affect one's own psyche, but with the right support and coping strategies, many professionals in these fields are able to find a sense of balance and resilience in their work.
Research has shown that many therapists and social workers develop strong coping mechanisms and resiliency over time that help them manage the emotional toll of their work.
Compassion fatigue is real.