Six months in shopper world, post-layoff. Is my career over yet?

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Don’t lose hope OP!

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@CW1 yes and yes. feels like my standing keeps falling by the day.

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It might be time for an informational interview if you can swing it. Try to get a leg up on the competition if you can.

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Do you have non shopper work in your portfolio? TV? Digital?

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