I'm nearly at my breaking point. I've been stuck in unemployment for months, and this job hunt is driving me insane. I've practically been living on Indeed, but it's become a desert lately. When I do find something to apply for on there, my phone immediately gets blown up with spam calls. Is anyone else dealing with this level of absurdity? It feels like the entire job market is fundamentally broken.

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I was just venting about this to a friend. I’ve been unemployed for four months now, and the emotional toll is no joke. I try to stay productive, tailor every application, write thoughtful cover letters… and then silence. Or worse, I get a call that turns out to be some vague commission-only “opportunity” with zero base pay.

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I think it's a lot of low-level recruiters and spam, to be honest. That's why I no longer use Indeed or LinkedIn. I either stick with more reputable job boards, or apply directly on the company website when I see something I'm interested in.

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Can you share where you are looking, what sites?

Sometimes I feel like there are more low quality listings on job boards vs legit ones. The market is brutal right now but don't give up. Maybe a shift in your strategy will help. Instead of just applying online you can try looking for someone to send a real message to. That way your app isn't just thrown in abyss.

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Same...been over a year for me. Very successful previously...RIF happend for entire dept I ran. Nothing since despite all day every day type efforts across various platforms and tactics.

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