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Yeah, it's rough out there. But always be optimistic. Pessimism won't help. Keep looking, keep applying. I was put onto Andrew LaCivita by a contact who got me an interview at his company, which didn't work out, but Andrew is a good follow. I tried his boss hunting technique for a while, coupled with a regularjob search. Ironically I just got a new job from the classic application process. Start in 2 weeks.
Rising Star
Congratulations and good luck! We need to hear and highlight positive news like when someone lands a job!! 💫🥳
Yes. I left San Diego after 2 yrs of unemployment and 4 surgeries and went back East to the DC metro area only to face the shutdown. I had 3 interviews in 7 months. Either I “lived too far” from the job site or faced ageism. Now I'm back in thr San Diego area where I'll reconnect with my network! Keep trying and be open for new experiences.
Yes. This job market is BRUTAL for everyone- even people with wonderful work history and experience are having trouble finding jobs. It's a combination of the economy and recruiters trying too hard to find their unicorns ("perfect" fit for the role).
All the Trump haters. Please get a new hobby. Get a new news source. CNN and MSN aren't ethical or truth tellers. Please stop the hate. You're so caught up with your hate for 1 man that you refuse to see facts. What a pier pitiful site this has become.
Rising Star
What are the facts? And nobody watches cnn or msbbc- please…pick up a paper
Inflation is higher and going in the wrong direction
Job growth stagnant
Gas is high
Prices higher in every respect - from gas to meat to toilet paper
Housing (home ownership is slimmer than ever)
Lost a war and 13 service men and women
Our Allie’s are gone
Withdrawing from international treaties
Laughing stock around the world and
Hated around the world
Undeniable corruption- when the president of the US personally makes what 6 billion 👀 and his family makes as much….
Taking away healthcare for over 20 million ppl
No more fema
And the lies……
Should I go on……. 🙄
I'm in the same boat. I'm looking for fast food or cashier. 4 interviews with the second to follow.
Still nothing!
Yep, it's a difficult time. There's a lot of competition since you're not just dealing with your local job market anymore. You have to compete on a global scale and not everyone is being honest about what they bring.
I’ve applied for many jobs and had no response. Only from scammers
It's probably a little bit of both. I retired from a company as a Plant Manager after working 35 years. I had extensive experience in Logistics, Workplace Safety, Scheduling, Budget, etc. I couldn't find a job anywhere and a common response was, "we are looking to go in another direction". Translation, you're too old for us. I had to take an entry level position and work my way back up.
Did your company have forced retirement? Or were you hoping to transition to something a little less stressful? Did you have a pension plan?
It is absolutely this economy, and it's not going to recover until a certain orange man is removed from office.
Yes, I feel my age and the economy.
I'm getting so depressed. Hate the scammers and the constant filling out forms. I've received no response. But I've seen every Lifetime movie ever made
Yeah, I've never had this much trouble getting a job before, and neither have I seen such abysmal job postings either. Companies asking for one person to do 5 people's jobs for entry level pay, poorly rated companies, companies with openings not because the company is growing but because they are downsizing and outsourcing. Seems like a rough economy and a lot of very wealthy c-suites cannibalizing their organizations.
Rising Star
Economy
Yes I having a very hard time
Really tough out here @59
It’s brutal
My last possible last offer was for $10/hr deer urine packaging... with gas over $4. What is the goal here can it not be mine?
They both are reasons if mgmt is looking for younger talent. The current economy doesn't help if they are going through tough times or rely on the AI magic
It’s both! Apply for a government job in USA jobs!
13 months 1600+ apps, 1 interview, 0 offers. It’s not just you lol