Been having bad luck with jobs the last several years and having a hard time staying positive.

Anonymous

September 30,2022 at 9:17PM UTC

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Been having bad luck with jobs the last several years and having a hard time staying positive.

I was laid off during the pandemic, found a job 5 months later, was let go a week later, found another (they oversold the position) left after 90 days, and just lost my job of a little over a year because my position was eliminated. I’m the common denominator here. What am I doing wrong? Is it me? Or is it just bad luck?

Trying to stay positive but I’m really struggling.

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AnonymousSeptember 30,2022 at 9:36PM UTC
This doesn't sound like it is anything you're doing at all.
These are crazy times. So many jobs are in flux, companies are pulling back on budgets and staffing due to this economy and the overall attitude is getting pretty dark on the labor front.
So please don't take any of this personally. It's just a difficult time and you need to allow yourself some grace.
AnonymousSeptember 30,2022 at 9:57PM UTC
1) Lets start with determining what is your idea of what specific job and industry that you want to have?
2) With the job you want, do you currently have the skillset and or credentials or would it require you to acquire specific training to get there? If so, do your research and take the time to map out what it would take to get there. No matter how far reaching it seems, do the research and map out the plan. It might not be as bad as you think.
3) With the jobs you currently apply for and have had in the past, are they the type of jobs that you really want or are you just taking what you can get? If you are not passionate about what you have been doing, this could be a sign of the world tapping you on the shoulder to steer your attention to finding a role that does add to your happiness and self fulfillment.
4) Are you only applying for small companies (<50) employees. Economically, those are the most unstable with high turnover rate. Therefore try aiming for midsize to large organizations that have a long standing?
5) Is your industry you are pursuing in low demand where no matter where you go it translates into a high turnover rate? If so try to aim for other jobs on the peripheral of what you used to do that offers more stability, longevity and higher demand.
6) Is the difficulty mostly with personnel or just with unexpected layoffs. Unexpected layoffs are economic that you cannot control. however, if you are constantly having interpersonal issues with colleagues or your boss, that could be a sign to start to unpack and better understand the why and move towards making some self change and adjustments. If you are not ready for therapy, Journal your experience, try to find the pattern of outcome and reach out to a trusted source to share those experiences to get their insight on how they perceive you to walk towards healing/change/breakthrough
Sharon GonzalezSeptember 30,2022 at 10:24PM UTC
Hello! No, not bad luck. Just think of it as the universe trying to get you where you need to be. Maybe those previous jobs were not valuing you to the level you should be valued. Stay positive!
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 30,2022 at 10:59PM UTC
It's not you.