I switched states about 5 years ago.

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August 17,2022 at 4:00PM UTC

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I switched states about 5 years ago. Once I finally found a job in the new state...in 8 months their funding was cut and so was my job. That was the 1st time that I had ever experienced job loss and my 1st time ever drawing unemployment. Since then, I have job hopped trying to find a good fit for me. I left one because the work load was too heavy for me and they were not treating the clients right. Another I left that I liked because a new manager that was promoted to that position created a hostile work environment and I could no longer subject myself to her gaslighting, micromanaging, lack of empathy and training. I reached out to Upper Management and got no help. Shorty after I left another person quit because they couldn't take her treatment also. I have even worked warehouse jobs just to make ends barely meet. My last job they weren't clear with me about the pay and I couldn't live off of what they were paying me so I resigned when the contract was up but I scored high scores during my employee evaluation. I do NOT like instability. I HATE that my resume has some gaps in it now. I am a hardworker and I am loyal to a good supervisor and company but I am at a point where I can't take being abused on a job or not being able to make ends meet. I've also priortized my mental health. Before I moved to this state, I had a good job history. I worked my jobs some 4 to 5 years before I moved on to a better position but the work culture was so different in that state vs the state where I moved to. I am concerned now about my future job potential because of the job hopping, but I've been doing what I felt was best for me in order to survive. I just want to get back with a good company doing something that I enjoy that pays me enough to live a normal life again and one that I can have some longevity with again. I am degreed with several years of serving families and kids so I have some good experiences and even good references. I'm just concerned now about the gaps. Sorry this is long. Any positive advise is welcome. Please pardon any typos in this text.

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AnonymousAugust 17,2022 at 5:07PM UTC
I'm 65 and have never stayed at a job longer than 3 years. I make at least 2x most of my peers and I am highly recruited so I have plenty of options.
This is not because I'm better, smarter or luckier than my peers. It's because I'm viewed as highly valuable. That I am well worth the money.
So reframe your job hopping views.
KarenAugust 17,2022 at 7:15PM UTC
It sounds you like you miss the State you moved from and the opportunities that were there. Are there opportunities for you to go back to one of those organizations? Or do you have contacts from there that may be able to help you network? This site has job postings. You can also go on LinkedIn and connect with past co-workers or explore openings on there. Indeed is also another site. A recruiting firm may be a good fit for you. They look for you but the company that hires you pays the fee. There is no out of pocket expense for you. They can also help you craft your resume to make it shine.
AnonymousAugust 18,2022 at 3:33PM UTC
I do miss the state. I have interviewed recently for a position but they have put hiring on a hold. I just saw another position in the neighborhood that I used to work in before I left that would be a great learning opportunity for me as well as something that I am familiar with. I'm nervous about it because it would be with a big corporate nonprofit there and I've never been in management like that before so I have concerns about fitting in and being able to speak the lingo....BUT I know the community and have experience in the community the position will be serving. I am working on updating my cover letter and resume today. I am connected to a few former colleagues on LinkedIn. Thanks for your advise. Have a great day.