Every day I look at postings and feel more dejected and defeated.

Anonymous

December 8,2022 at 1:57PM UTC

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Every day I look at postings and feel more dejected and defeated. I make decent money at my current position but it's a 12 hour a day grind in a company that has been crumbling financially for several years due to poor bordering abusive management (HR is a joke), no room for growth. I've been unhappy for a long time and when I do find positions that I'm qualified for either the money isn't there or I don't get interviewed. I went through 6 interviews with one company a few months ago, my first interview in 3 years. The recruiter hounded me for weeks, telling me they were interested and the job was mine but hadn't made a final decision due to an internal candidate interested. Then he ghosted me. Finally got him on the phone after a month and told sorry they went with an internal hire. Been completely discouraged since. I feel like I will never get off this hampster wheel. I have looked every day since and haven't found a single job to apply for in months. I feel so overwhelmed by the requirements of the positions that I don't meet or the ones I do meet pay half of what I make now.

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AnonymousDecember 8,2022 at 3:10PM UTC
As things improve over time with tge economy I suspect more companies will start posting their openings abd things will eventually improve. It's tough right now. Things slowed way down for the holidays as well as the economic outlook. I would expect that to improve by spring. Hang in there. This is not you at all. It's very bad timing.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterDecember 8,2022 at 5:43PM UTC
I strongly recommend some career coaching to help with your mindset. I imagine the energy you are bringing into your job search is negative and defeated.
We think we can change our results by changing our actions. We have to change our thoughts first...so that's Job #1 for you.
AnonymousDecember 8,2022 at 7:07PM UTC
The struggle is real.
It is a full time job to look for a job at the moment. You are not alone.
You will find the right opportunity! In the current market it may take longer than ideal. It is easy to get discouraged. As women we should support one another. I encourage you to keep at it and put energy towards networking.
tiffany birchDecember 8,2022 at 9:48PM UTC
It is a struggle. Ever since the Pandemic the job process is like Swiss cheese. I keep myself motivated by knowing my worth and what I bring to the table. The shoe will fit.
Whatever I focus on I have more of, so I make sure no matter what to visualize a positive outcome. And, I have a positive posse to keep me on track. Have faith and keep moving.
AnonymousDecember 25,2022 at 1:55PM UTC
You have to kiss a lot of frogs to get to a prince, I don’t say that easily, because I’ve been a victim of the trending hiring process that is less than efficient and fair, but it all stems from the companies ignorance of not knowing how to recruit and take care of candidates that apply.