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After almost three years of brutal unemployment, I have taken a job far down, if not off the ladder.

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After almost three years of brutal unemployment, I have taken a job far down, if not off the ladder.

Senior Project Manager to Housekeeper at a local Inn & Suites par time. I also have an interview with a major insurance entity for a customer advocate 1 position, which is full time and benefits. I live in anti-silicon valley and have worked remotely since '12. These are my first onsite jobs. I will quit the housekeeping job, though I will probably like it better as it seems like unplugging from the corporate rollercoaster.

Is there any chance of getting to the top of the ladder again after falling so far down? Remote positions, even for Jr. PC positions have become so competitive. Will me actually working look better on my resume, even though it is a long step down?

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  1. Anonymous

    I would not put the housekeeping job on your resume or LI profile but instead put something like freelancing. Then try to see that job for what it is — as you say a break from the corporate world and use the time to take a breather and exploring new opportunities. Use your personal time to do things you enjoy or to explore new things. It may change your perspective on what you want to do next in your career.

  2. Jini Wallace

    Thank you for the great suggestion! I will update my resume with Freelance PM or IT Generalist.

  3. Anonymous

    Remote positions are so few and far between. If you were willing to relocate maybe that would up your chances.

  4. Anonymous

    I have worked remotely exclusively since 2012. I would say there are more opportunities now than then, but there is more competition and it is fierce.

  5. Anonymous

    check out Applied Materials career page - Santa Clara, Technical Security Project Manager - (B4), Materials Project Management III - (B3)

  6. Anonymous

    Will do. Thank you!

  7. Anonymous

    hey. I will like to no a question from everyone okay this is the question when your manager comes to you while you’re working in say hey how are you and hey you’re so quiet.Okay I’m not that quiet I do come to work and speak to everyone and try to interact with people just basic communication I try to get along with whoever that’s kind and seems like you can talk to sometimes at work I smile a lot and fully laughable with anyone honestly I’m just trying to understand why will she just come out the blue in say that to me is I’m just overly thinking are can it be something she’s trying to tell me or say I have to say yes I’m a little quiet in to myself at work on my job why because I don’t try to go to work to just set up In have fun all day I like to come in work and just get to it my job in clock out not trying to be rude towards anyone I’m just that type of person

  8. Anonymous

    If you want a better chance of getting good responses to your question, you might want to post it separately instead of as a reply to someone else's post.

  9. Anonymous

    Hello. Kudos for finding a job - an honest living is an honest living-PERIOD. Keep an eye open while you work and get a mental break from your previous role in corporate. The interview may shift you into a different area where you can use ALL of your skills and knowledge. I refuse to give up and always try to encourage others in this market - IT IS BRUTAL. Good Luck ?

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