Is any one else dealing with long-term unemployment? If you are how are you dealing with everything right now? Any advice?

7 Comments

1. AnonymousJuly 19,2024 at 12:20AM UTC

   I am really sorry to hear that you are feeling frustrated and understandably burnt out by the process. I’ve experienced really long job searches while unemployed, in the past, one took 18M and the other 10M. But in both cases I ended up with a really good opportunity by the end of it. Sometimes our careers have these seasons and it’s not our fault. It could just be that the opportunity meant for you isn’t available yet. It’s hard to say what you should do next without knowing more about your background. But I would recommend putting your savings in a high interest account to help generate some money—CapitalOne is a solid option. And trying something completely different (if you aren’t already) like going to in-person events to network.

2. AnonymousJuly 19,2024 at 2:26AM UTC

   I am in my 50s and was unemployed a year and a half. It was almost less than a year, but a verbal job offer was rescinded at the last minute! Ugh, that was awful. In the meantime I did odd jobs and volunteered. My volunteer turned into a small paid gig (I continue at their request and approved by my current employer). My odd jobs are something I look forward to going back to for retirement. I was so anxious about finding a fit, that I was the opposite of you... I didn't apply to near anything. I only applied to jobs directly recommended by colleagues that I had a high interest in. All that said, I also seriously considered changing careers, but as you know that can be daunting too... I was coming out of a toxic workplace so that didn't help at all. Although awful, the failed job offer did boost my confidence and I got a bit of coaching for my next interview and it's been a great job (two years now). Wishing you well in the direction(s) you go!!!

3. AYANNALYSEJuly 19,2024 at 6:37AM UTC

   Read Andrew Lacivita

   I managed to find a new job in less than a month.. but I'm employed.. but while unemployed and listening to him it took me 8 weeks.

4. AnonymousJuly 21,2024 at 5:02AM UTC

   Just looked up Andrew LaCivita. Sounds great!!!

5. AYANNALYSEJuly 21,2024 at 1:38PM UTC

   He will instill back confidence in you !! Just dont doubt yourself

6. Paulla Fetzek, MSEdJuly 19,2024 at 1:09PM UTC

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7. AnonymousJuly 21,2024 at 4:57AM UTC

   I’m so sorry that this is happening to you.

   Why not apply to school *and* continue to apply to jobs that interest you? That gives you two potential paths and you can choose the one that yields the most positive results.

   Returning to school for a marketable degree is a great way to reboot. Research high-demand fields, pick one or two of interest and apply to relevant programs, preferably those that have strong job placement records.