Unemployed

Has unemployment changed the way you think about work, success, or balance long term? For the longest time, my job / work was the center of my identity, and I struggled for the first several months a… more

Another rejection today. This is getting old.

Genuine question...
When you struggle to focus, procrastinate, or start important tasks, how do you know whether it's procrastination, burnout, anxiety, ADHD or just being human? For those who have… more

I just got a rejection email that arrived exactly four minutes after I submitted my application, which has to be some kind of a new personal speed record. It’s wild that a piece of software can reject… more

Today has been a struggle, as I’m currently under the weather and finding it difficult to stay focused on my job hunt and freelance work. It’s made me reflect on how often I forced myself to work through illness … more

Update: decided to cancel the interest into the see program at TAFE given I am looking to study elsewhere inside TAFE for opportunities to grow as an individual.

Best ways to fight ageism? I’m currently debating if I should remove my graduation years from my resume because I’m starting to suspect I’m facing some subtle ageism. I have twenty years of incredible… more

I aced 2 interviews, and achieved my goal of applying to 5 new positions last week. What were some of your wins that we can celebrate while planning the upcoming week?

I can't remember the last time I checked LinkedIn. Maybe it's just me but somewhere along the way it stopped feeling like a professional network and started feeling like another social media p… more

I had a final-round interview last week where the team lead asked me to describe a time I had a conflict with a manager and how I resolved it. I gave a textbook, diplomatic answer, but what I wanted t… more

Has anyone heard of the company Vexium consulting in Philadelphia? They have very little online presence and im skeptical about them being a legit company

I'm thinking of starting to do content creation on social media to bring in some extra cash. Has anyone done that successfully and how long did it take for you to build your following enough to m… more

Happy Friday and happy Juneteenth! I’ve noticed my freelance work slowing down significantly due to the holiday, which got me wondering how others experience this. Did your work typically slow down du… more

Does anyone else feel like time is playing tricks on them? Some days feel painfully slow. Like the clock is barely moving. Then you blink and somehow we're already heading into the second half of … more

Is anyone else hyper-focusing on chores or random hobbies just to distract themselves from the job boards? I’ve officially reached the decluttering my life phase of unemployment because it’s the only … more

Looking for jobs is not always easy, so in the mean time people do freelance or side work. Normally for me that includes testing and surveys, however I have found myself playing phone games and joinin… more

Have you ever seriously thought about moving to a different country? Sometimes I catch myself thinking maybe I'd be better off somewhere else. A fresh start. Different opportunities. Different env… more

is this job search impossible or does no one want me

I dislike wasting time. I had a phone screen with CVS this morning for a remote data manager position. The pay range was clearly listed within the job description and I clearly stated my range during the applic… more

I spent my entire morning tailoring my resume for a specific role, only to see that the job had already received over 800 applications in the twelve hours it had been live. It’s so defeating to realiz… more

I had an interview recently and completely froze. My mind went blank. Words wouldn't come out the way I wanted them to. I walked out thinking, "What on earth was that?". The funny thing … more

Is dressing nice still a thing in most companies now? I have worked from home since 2018, and before I was in a union that just had the rules that you couldn't wear anything too revealing or pajam… more

Who's up for some warm and fuzzies today? :) Job searching can reveal who really shows up for you. Who has been the biggest support during your search? I have 2 really good friends who left my… more

One thing I absolutely love about this community is the resilience. It's not easy being unemployed for a long time, especially in this economy. The uncertainty, the rejections, the waiting it can … more

I received a verbal offer today for a revenue manager position at a construction company. I’ll be making more than 30k more than my current position so I’ll be kinda crazy not to take it. But they jus… more

Being ghosted by employers after interviews has become incredibly common. What’s your personal rule for when you stop expecting a response? I usually give it a month of inactivty, whether it's f… more

Have you ever been let go at a company for no legit reason? I remember years ago being let go of a temporary job due to being "too slow". The fact was I was as quick as others and even helpe… more

What's your perspective on the job market right now in your industry? Are things really as bad as people say they are, or are people just picking more picky in the jobs they spend their time doin… more

I just had a phone interview with a recruiter, she told me that she'll send my application over to the company and if the company decides to go forward. They will have an interview with me Thursda… more

On almost exactly the same date as my last layoff, I was laid off again. Then, I landed a contractor job which recently let some of us go due to a lack of work. This feeling of insecurity is dragging … more

I am a creature of habit and without a traditional work schedule, routines disappear completely and it sometimes leads me to feeling that I'm no longer a productive member of my household or of so… more

I had an interview where the salary range they quoted me was $20,000 lower than what was listed on the initial job posting. When I pointed it out, the HR rep said the original post included potential … more

I’ve been trying to network by sending polite, personalized messages to people on LinkedIn who work at my target companies, and the response rate is basically 0%. The old advice of it’s not what you k… more

Happy Sunday, everyone 🤍
A gentle reminder that not everything happens on our timeline. Sometimes all you can do is keep showing up, keep believing, and keep going. God's timing may not always make sens… more

I noticed that a company I interviewed with three months ago just reposted the exact same job listing for the third time. They told me back then that I was a fantastic candidate but they chose to go w… more

Sometimes unemployment feels less like a pause and more like rebuilding from scratch. Have you ever felt like you were reinventing yourself during this process? I'm trying to move industries aft… more

I've seen so many ads saying, "Get paid $2–$5 per survey." But every time I click on them, it's vouchers, points, rewards or some redemption system I've never heard of. So I'm genuinely … more

When you wait for responses for applications that you applied for, it can be a bit nerve wracking. I am still waiting for applications I put in 2 weeks ago up to yesterday. What do you do to pass time… more