2023 Year In Review - How Was It For Employees?

[@occupationalhazard]

My 2023 year in review: Networked at 3 professional conferences, sent out two dozen focused job applications, 4 email rejections, 4 first round interviews, 3 final round interviews, no offers. After mass layoffs in my field, I put a pause on the job search, and I'm now focused on building my own company.

[@vetgirl71]

👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@kennypowers2341]

Good luck man! I'm starting my own company too.

[@occupationalhazard]

​@@kennypowers2341 Good luck to you as well! I hope we are both successful enough to hire people promptly, so they don't have to go through what we did.

[@NanceeMarin]

Ditto! And best of luck to you!

[@NanceeMarin]

​@@kennypowers2341Ditto!

[@t0nygunk]

I was laid off back in January and spent the entire year interviewing for and applying for jobs. I had 69 interviews this year and finally got a job offer last week. It was a very tough and stressful year having to prepare for so many interviews and getting rejection after rejection but I'm happy to have finally got a job offer before years' end.

[@ksjb85]

69 interviews is pretty good. What field are you in if you don’t mind me asking?

[@djrickyb]

That sounds unreal. I don't think I have ever even managed to get more than 4 interviews in a period of many months while looking for a job. I have sent out hundreds of resumes before. I figure my average is about 1-2 interview invites per 50 job applications in the past.

[@t0nygunk]

@@ksjb85 marketing. and most companies I interviewed with I would get at least 3 interviews and then rejection

[@t0nygunk]

@@djrickyb I probably sent out over 700 applications so I was fortunate to get a lot of interviews...but the HR hiring process is so screwed up

[@Aieshoo]

Haha 69.

[@raincie802]

The lord has been kind to me this year. I graduated this December a semester late and have put out out 60 applications. 3 interviews and one of those resulted in an offer out of state. I didn't want to move but none of friends got offers.

[@AnnaSzabo]

I got a job at Salesforce after surviving 9 months of unemployment this year (laid off in January, started my new job in October), and your videos helped me as I went through ONE HUNDRED job interviews in 2023, so thank you.

[@izamalcadosa2951]

100 hundred interviews in 2023? 😳 I have probably done 100 interviews in the past 10 years combined! Damn!!

[@jakeb3055]

100 interviews? That’s insane. Were there any lessons learned from that experience?

[@kanyeeastlolz]

She meant applications

[@Aieshoo]

Be careful, Salesforce is known for laying people off.

[@randyriegel8553]

I was C# developer at a company and our Salesforce guy quit! My boss asked me if I could work on it. Of course I said yes. I didn't even have a login... he had to make me one. I did ok and writing APEX code was pretty much like C#. I was doing my normal web development and Salesforce at same time. Company got bought out and got rid of everybody. I'm working good now but to this day if I see any job posting that mentions Salesforce I just pass it up. I hated it!

[@amandaambrose4570]

Laid off in October, 80 job applications, 6 first round interviews, 2 final round interviews. No job offers.

[@futureforecast1388]

Your content came in handy since 2022. I hopped 3 jobs and landed the 4th. All were incredibly toxic and I guess it’s a matter of how much toxicity you can take nowadays. Hang in there everyone. Hopefully 2024 is a better year for all.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Glad to be of help!

[@JJ-sn1wn]

hey can you specify what you mean by toxic? i greatly appreciate your insight

[@a_leaf]

Got laid off end of Jan 2023 after 10 years with a corporation. Went on 13 vacations throughout this year with my severance. Currently on my last vacation before my new job starts Jan 16 as HR for the city, its a government job. Scored on my first interview in 10 years. You really have to write the script of your life and not let doubt or scarcity lead you.

[@EvanKnightIsGood]

2023 was a wild ride. I survived two rounds of layoffs taking the IT department I worked in from 30 people down to 10. The company started hiring some full time workers but mostly contractors. Unfortunately the contractors had vastly different skill sets and over half of them were fired, which prolonged the increased work and burnout experienced by the people left. One of those people who were laid off in the first round told me about a position that was open in which I would be working directly with them again. I interviewed, blew them all away (their words, not mine), and jumped ship from the toxic job I had and moved over to the new position. I'm happy things worked out for me, but feel bad for the people that got cut. Most have found new positions, but not all and I really hope things are okay for them and everything works out in the end.

[@KevinW1985]

I work in IT as well and made it through a layoff in my department before my position was outsourced to an MSP and was eliminated, The job market is really bad in IT right now and hopefully it gets better in 2024.

[@roxycocksey]

THANK YOU for bringing up how contractor/freelance work gets punished because of how your resume looks. I can’t tell you how many interviews I’ve had where when I explain my job history they look at me as if I’ve got 2 heads and don’t understand a word I say and then I don’t get the job. It’s SO annoying. I fudge my resume now because the truth wasn’t understandable by the vast majority of people.

[@dansugardude2655]

My 2023 was spent at the same job in the same company from January 1st through December 31st. I started it in August 2022 and I’m still there and I love everything about it. Hope everyone who had a difficult year has a better 2024!

[@muffinland]

Incorporating myself as an LLC for contract work was the best move I ever made for my resume. All the contract tax paperwork is the same (1099s), but I have on consistent company on my resume, as a "boutique consultancy form" even though I've worked on projects with nearly a dozen companies this year.

[@Websitedr]

Friend of mine is doing this and he's doing quite well. When you get too many clients just raise your rates, same money for less work is a win win.

[@gregorriusadolphus2729]

I actually LEFT a good job in September because it was toxic and am doing the same as you....LLC is registered and I think I have a pretty in-demand skill....I'm hitting 2024 trying to market my services and will continue cold-calling. It's a little scary but I love the thrill of doing this vs working for a company that doesn't value me and gaslit me haha

[@muffinland]

@@vickd3702 Usually I just give the general idea of the work I do. Most of the skills I use are the same and transferrable (research, data analysis), the industry just bounces around a bit (I'm currently working with water utilities, but have worked with shipping, bakeries, economists, etc in the past). I mention I work as a consultant with multiple clients and leave it as that.

[@2kool4ukewlguy77]

I was laid off in may, got hired in July as a contractor and laid off again in October. Lucky, I was hired again late October until now. 2023 was a roller coaster for me emotionally and financially. But I felt blessed because I know many other are still searching for a job. Good luck

[@valorjoz]

If platforms like Reddit are to be believed (and I think they are, but possibly with a grain of salt) 2023 has been a hellacious year for employees; Bad RTO policies, awful interview processes, terrible salary ranges being offered, and of course layoffs, layoffs, layoffs. Employers are trying like hell to claw back the power the pandemic took from them. Workers have got to do their best to resist this attempt. I've started watching your channel because although I currently don't consider myself "at-risk" of my position going anywhere - I stopped trusting Corporations a long time ago, because I've been stabbed in the back over their profit-seeking goals many, many times. Always look over my shoulder, and everyone else should be too.

[@stevechance150]

Yes, let's all be paranoid. That the American version of Capitalism working exactly as designed.

[@SongofaBeach2012]

2023 was certainly difficult for me professionally. I was unfairly terminated from my job but never gave up on my search for a better remote job. It took 6 months but I ended the year with 2 job offers. I am now working for a fortune 500 Medical Genetics company. My team is so nice and supportive and my boss is kind and a joy to work for. I also have great benefits, we get bonuses every 3 months and my pay increased! So do not give up! Keep applying its mostly a numbers game.

[@thebrinksf69]

We also had to deal with ghost jobs. I applied to hundreds of jobs before figuring out I needed to look up the company's site to see if the job was real. Still never got a response and I professionally updated my resume several times. I've decided to start my own company using a biz opp.

[@vigglarodz]

I was dealing with this BAD. One was even through a staffing company, & I pointed it out to them (they didn't believe me).

[@sandwich-breath]

I've landed 3 great full time positions since late 2022 and finally the best opportunity of my career thanks to your amazing advice on this channel. Developing a network in your industry and always being friendly, positive and providing personalized service is the best way to find new positions. People take notice if you stand out from the others that are dragging themselves through their day. And always put yourself first ahead of your employer.

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Greetings from Los Angeles, California, Bryan!! I had a pretty descent year in 2023, mostly, minus my uncle and father dying of long term illnesses. But, career wise, I did ok. Happy New Year, Bryan!! I've been doing contract work in IT and Tech the last 6 years, mostly, so an ignorant employer can judge me however they want or like! I don't give a damn, anymore! I also started my IT LLC back on 08/11/2023 and got a new degree, as well.

[@engrpe]

2023 sucked for job searching. I was laid off back in August of 2023. I have no problems getting recruiters calling me, because I have a good resume and I network. What frustrated me was the bad behavior I've experienced. I think the TA folks are severely understaffed. Some things I've experienced are failing an interview but not given feedback on the program I submitted. Also, I've noticed that even if you are asked to do a sw program. ask what is an acceptable programming style. Hiring managers are doing some of the hiring now, too. It s bad. Some just ghost you and it was frustrating. Good lucky to my fellow job hunters!

[@Obkev]

Graduated in May 2023, sent in over 200 applications ~80 were actually focused. Not one single call back or interview

[@kamirascritique]

Last year was a rough start, but it ended well. Took time out to learn new skills and applied to hundreds of jobs but my network was key to landing a new job. I learned that your past connections and network can be even more valuable than applying blindly. And yes, corporate loyalty? Where? LOL. These jobs ain't loyal. So true. Do what's best for you and your situation always!

[@charliedallachie3539]

Still unemployed since February. Been taking some time off here and there…that’s the only way to stay sane.

[@censoredeveryday3320]

Yup, I've been on a break since October

[@originalsixx]

Love that you used the word carnage to describe 2023. So true! 😂

[@logan4179]

2023 was the year I really regretted choosing tech as a career choice to be honest. I'm not sure what I would have picked as a career path if not tech, but if I could do it all over again, I would definitely pick something else.

[@MarkMcDaniel]

You got me a sweet new job at a very nice level of compensation with your interview tactics. I just wanted to thank you for the assist.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Great to hear! Congratulations!

[@jokerx3570]

Thanks for the information! This video makes a lot of sense of what going on the job world! I about to get layoff in next month and stressing out to find any decent good jobs. At this moment I had to go back to customer service jobs :( where low entry paid (better than no job though)

[@KevinW1985]

My 2023 was "Wow! Your qualifications and skills are impressive! But, we decided to go with someone else"

[@100xasd]

My 2023 ended with me quitting my steady job in the tech field. Altough it would have been nice to find a new job after many interviews this year, I just had enough of all the micromanagement, increased work load and cost cutting. But I have certainly learned a lot about how companies act towards old and new employees, both in good and bad ways.

[@sugarsugar475]

Laid off in February and applied to suitable positions daily for 9 months, had multiple “good” interviews, but no offers. I turned 50 this year and know that ageism is real. With a young child, I am not ready to be retired, or take a massive pay cut. I had no choice but to explore starting my own brokerage business and contract for the state. Until I build that up, I’m working a minimum wage job a few hours a week, which is all I could find. It doesn’t put a dent in my bills, but does wonders for my mental health.

[@MrStevansunny]

Got laid off twice this year because of budget restrictions. First was two days before my wedding and the second time a week before christmas. I was so shattered and beaten to the ground thinking I really sucked at my job. But I've gotten better at my self confidence. But I agree jobs are hard to find. Have applied to 300+ jobs and being on STEM OPT doesn't help. Company loyalty is dead for me. I will still be ethical in my work, but I've become averse to office politics and all word vomit from people doing it to keep their jobs. Here's to hoping 2024 would be a turnaround

[@notyou2353]

The low self-esteem is an intentional manipulation tactic to convince you that you aren't worth as much as you really are. If enough people have low self-esteem then it depresses the wage for that labor. There's literal market incentive to gaslight employees into low self-esteem. There are other market factors at play, too, that work in the opposite direction. But, that doesn't mean there isn't an incentive to behave badly towards one's workforce, either.

[@iconatlarge]

I'm in a blue collar trade so a lot of this does not apply to my situation. I have seen an increase of employers being dishonest with job descriptions or telling the applicant what they want to hear at the interview.

[@vl4n7684zt]

I think AI is becoming quite prevalent in tech job descriptions. I've noted many ask for the same multiple skillsets, as if they are copy/pasting from everyone else. During the interviews I've had, I've found that many actually use just a few of the skillsets they've listed in their job ad. It's like a game finding out the truth.

[@walpoleandworcester]

I got back in the game and after hundreds of applications and at least 20-30 interviews I accepted a job offer. I was pretty happy with it but quite exhausted at the end. Took about two and a half months. That was my 2023 in a nutshell. I probably would have done this maybe in 2022 but oh well.

[@twigglyfiggly3429]

I got my first layoff in November. I start my new job in 4 days.

[@WongWho]

There is no job security, save your $ and live frugually. You never know when you'll get the axe & finding a new job will take weeks, maybe months.

[@vigglarodz]

In my case, years.

[@chrisconnell8464]

On average, it takes me about 6/7 months to find a job that gives me a 20% pay bump from my previous job. I normally get a final interview every month and an offer every two months.

[@chuckchan4127]

I recently accepted and signed a job offer.

[@guitarshred32]

Your channel helped me after a layoff this year! Luckily I just got a new tech sales job recently, and just wanted to say thank you.

[@marcusthatsme]

Had an interesting discussion on remote work. It was like companies setup their employees to fail, telling them during COVID yes remote work is permanent, helped pay them to move to other places, then pulled the rug. BUT, now instead of laying them off, they just say, you need to get back to the office. So they find new jobs and leave saving the company money in layoff costs, plus since they weren't laid off the position can be filled at a lower cost to the company.

[@censoredeveryday3320]

Had one hiring manager promise it was a remote gig. Day 1 of my employment ask me when I'm going to be at the office. I told them straight up I'm not going into the office, that's not what we agreed to. I was able to last there about 2 years. Now I'm looking again. Every job seems toxic these days.

[@holocene2164]

Thank you for all you do Brian. Much appreciated!

[@christorrez3250]

I'm basically hearing. That "You're screwed". We need to have a career already set up when no one will train us. We need to network after we had to stay away from people for years. And we need to jump through 5 layers of automation and gaslighting to maybe compete against people who have years more experience than us?

[@EricMazzoni]

Somehow avoided a layoff. Could still happen. I did start looking last year just to see where I stood. I had the same experience as most people. A few interviews, but they all stalled out at some point. Now when I look at job boards, I see a lot of low-paying opportunities for mid-level positions and a ton of high-paying opportunities that require seemingly impossible-to-obtain experience and knowledge (unicorns). I have been taking some Coursera courses and plan to start a back-end developer boot camp shortly. I work in content and SEO right now. So I am not sure what I am going to do with developer skills, but learning makes it easier to not worry so much about what-ifs. When things do improve, I want to be ready for anything. But looking at 2024, I am sure things will be interesting for the job market once again. Interest rates will drop, which is good for markets. But there there is a presidential election and several ongoing global conflicts, which is bad for markets. Wishing everyone on the best!

[@uganda8956]

What I learned in 2023. Crappy jobs should be avoided at all cost and if you do work in one leave after two months because it get worst.

[@uganda8956]

@ALifeAfterLayoff.-. I have had my share of crappy jobs. It doesn't get better it get worst. The organizational and communication problems seem to become more prominent the longer one stays.

[@roxycocksey]

I got laid off this year and just started a new job 2 weeks ago. And I hate it. I loved my old job, but the company went bankrupt. I just don’t know what to do now.

[@paulhornbogen980]

B. Happy New Year. Your video series should be part of PHd in I/O Psychology. That is why i like your stuff so much. Have one more course that I will get: The 48 Hour interview. I am using AI, cybersecurity, computer coding as tools. Bottom line: Be the solution to the problem as you talk about. So, true about personal branding, quality writing, and have them come to you. You are very good at what you do. Thank you.

[@sarielgrace]

I left my longest job (if 7 months is long) in January with a job I stayed for 20 hrs before working for the city and have been for about 9 months.

[@alyxg2887]

Landed a good job in January, 2023. However, I have no work life balance, and when I finally DO get a day off, I'm too tired to do anything because my job is very physically demanding. I have 2 young kids, and so for that reason I've been looking for something else so I can spend more time with them. But there are no jobs.. so I'm stuck where I am for the time being. I've just been updating my resume and hopefully the job market will pick up again in the near future. But at least I have a job and a secure one at that. So I am very grateful for that.

[@Tiejocky]

That’s an eye opener for me about the career contractor. In my mind, career contractors are usually the very best in what they do. Such that they have the confidence that they don’t need a full time job and prefer to stay contract because they can make more money.

[@agi5820]

Our first line of who reviews our resumes and job applications has been shipped off to India. How do you stand out to a third-party recruiter that doesn't live in your country and doesn't work for your company? It's getting harder to even be considered for an interview, yet alone be selected.

[@Gumardee_coins_and_banknotes]

I did survive, but some poor lady got murdered at work before Christmas. Sad.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Oh wow!

[@enoshkazem2325]

thanks for the great content in 2023. my 2 cents; I think of corporate layer compression as a trend - and the lack of competition to drive up wages to be a challenge in 2023 and could get worse. With a lot of uncertainty... - giving a raise or negotiating is not so easy; job hop to another role that would offer you the same salary? maybe it was the year of remote work looking back and 2024 is the year of negotiating and job hoping for alternative work/life wants besides salary.

[@LoydChampion]

After losing all of my retirement in 2017 I've been looking for a job now since the end of 2019. Lots of rejections, At 66 years old with a lot of business experience as well as an engineering degree and an MBA, I'm so tired of being told I'm over qualified. I have about 3 weeks and we're homeless. I was actually told in one interview that I was the ideal person for the position by the owner of the company. Then comes the "but", he wanted to hire a 35 year old with a wife and some kids, a mortgage, and a student loan.

[@LoydChampion]

@@censoredeveryday3320 I lost my shirt in February of 2017, but have not had a job since the end of 2019 and have been looking since then. Of course Covid didn't help. I think I've sent out over 2,000 resume's and had lots of interviews, but the typical thing as far as I can tell falls into 3 things. I'm over qualified, I'm too old, or they have some little box they're looking for someone to fit into. I had one interviewer tell me that he feared if they hired me that he would get fired.

[@Yukosan13]

Got laid off the day before my birthday which shows just how much employers care... so I faced Christmas with nothing, but despite continuing to apply, I only get people asking if I'm still interested, but HRs are not actually trying to get back 🙃 so why bother.. There's a reason so many people are unionized now.. and why employees need to unionize Employers dont give a crap and you can't succeed if they don't allow employees to grow

[@everss02]

no inflation adjusted pay what so ever, even if moving companies

[@zofiajaneczek184]

I got a WFH job but it's a massive financial loss compared to my former job. Unfortunately, many companies realized that the ball is now in their court and many are paying at pre pandemic salaries but in a post pandemic high inflation world!

[@zofiajaneczek184]

I think you're lucky if you weren't laid off in 2023 and even luckier if you got a decent job in 2023! I used Ai for my resumes and cover letters. Sent out over 1,000 applications with hundreds of rejections. Probably about 10 interviews with 2 job offers within 2 weeks of each other. Neither job pays well nor are they ideal, good jobs, but it’s a start. Thank you, some privileged hiring manager told me I had worked too many jobs. Sorry not sorry, it's called not becoming homeless and destitute! If you're an employer that can't understand what survival means and have no empathy, you're definitely not for me! Classism is just as bad as ageism and racism and should not be practiced by any good company that’s truly inclusive and forward thinking. May 2024 be a better year for everyone who needs to find employment. Consider this, perhaps start something on your own because no job or employer is safe anymore.

[@HoangNguyen-hv1qy]

It depends on why you worked too many jobs. Being unable to hold down a job is a red flag.

[@zofiajaneczek184]

@@HoangNguyen-hv1qyneeding to work and take whatever to not be homeless is not an issue. I don’t have an issue holding down any job! Last job lasted 3 years until the company decided to go out of business and fire everyone. I’ve had jobs that lasted longer but things happen in life. Besides this is not the good old days of job security, pensions, decent pay, etc.=People simply change jobs! Those who are disadvantaged probably change jobs more or do whatever they can to not end up on the streets! Don’t look down upon someone that could have done a great job for you, however you choose personal bias to drive your intuition. I’m also 100 percent certain that employer will be looking to fill that job that I applied for in the next 6 months, again. That employer was problematic and you figure out how to read the interviewer after working for a while.

[@yourbodyandu]

When they say "worked too many jobs", use it as a sell. You don't get stagnant and can adapt. I've seen many long-term employees slack off, get comfortable and start producing poor work. A few years ago I took a temp assignment in a warehouse office. I caught so many mistakes without even over-thinking anything. Fresh eyes.

[@zofiajaneczek184]

@@yourbodyanduGood for you! I’ve attempted to get work in warehouse offices but I guess once you’re working on the floor they simply won’t hire you for that. I’m qualified to do that type of work also but not a single person took me seriously even with an administrative background. These types of jobs also come with a bevy of gatekeepers as a lot of warehouse hire who their workers know and on recommendations. I’m good right now with the WFH job, the pay is absolutely terrible going into 2024, however I’m grateful to be employed. I don’t see how someone goes through 100 interviews like I’ve read on some of those posts! That gives me hope that I’ll be able to get a better and higher paying job in the new year. But I totally agree, being in a job for years makes people slack off a lot. A fresh set of eyes is something many companies need.

[@tdebug1]

Don’t remember when was the last ”best year”. It always depends very much on what are you doing and where are you from. Comparing to 2020, 2023 wasn’t too bad.

[@bilgeP]

What happened to your usual uplifting intro music? :) Thanks for the 2023 statistics.

[@jennyc5100]

To your point about AI detection: A recruiter I know told me she can tell right away if a resume is AI generated or driven. And that is with no AI detection tool!

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Use it to supplement, not to replace.

[@theironworker781]

You’d have a field day with my employer. I can’t escape. Too much seniority, pto, pay, etc. but it’s so toxic. I hate it there.

[@Gaming_Antics]

I got a job in 2023, it’s not back breaking, but dangerous and I think I’m underpaid compared to the same position in other states. Sketchy health plan/dental/vision plan. Think turnover is high for this position.

[@SIGMA_CENTRAL_IKON]

For myself, I would say it was good overall. I moved back to Australia after 10 years from India (I have been an Australian permanent resident since April 2008). I landed a new and decent job in the IT/software industry. I have overall 12.5 years of global experience and have worked in 5 different countries to date, including Australia. But it wasn't easy. I followed two KZbin channels, including this wonderful channel. I gave 5 interviews and I landed a job in just over 2 months after I arrived in Sydney. That's been my personal experience.

[@unisangalaxystudio]

2023 was the worst year in job searching as a non tec person. Since 2019 to now it's been a Weimar republic like situation, am sadly either going to get a boring trade job and hate my the rest of my life or move out of the US to Japan to teach English anything away from the Weimar Republic. 2020 - pandemic 2021 - great recession 2022 - great housing and layoff year 2023 - cheat off there employees to make one person work for 5 people, also extremely extremely declined of jobs and layoff in Animations 2024 - ??? As of now am very afraid what's next each year has been worst than the last.

[@Eag757]

The worst year for job searching.

[@vemananiranjan7197]

I'm not survived 2023 layoff may 5 2023 and got other job on Aug. 8 2023

[@plextoob]

Be careful with Brian's blanket statements. For example, I was an employee and then I went 100% contract for 12 years. I decided to switch back to employee in 2020 and found a good job in 4 months of looking. I worked for 2 years and then went back to cotnract for 1.5 years and back to employee. Switching from contract and employee in my domain is not a problem. All this info is location/sector/domain/company/team specific. Becareful with online career information because it usually is only good as a massive generalization and not very good for your specific job search.

[@neoxnet]

I agree with this sentiment too. Brian is great but he simply cannot give specific industry/domain information, just the generic stuff that should ‘work’ most of the time. I’m finding ‘make sure you write a cover letter that’s unique’ advice is not relevant in my area (IT). With the sheer volume of applications, talent acquisition and recruiters simply don’t have the time to go through additional stuff that probably won’t add much value to the candidates value proposition.

[@JeanieD]

Your anecdotal situation isn’t everyone’s experience, I promise.

[@plextoob]

@@JeanieD Thats exactly my point: generalizations and anecdotes are irrelevant job seeker advice. Dont listen to me. Don't listen to Brian. Find your own way.

[@randyriegel8553]

Few years ago I had a software engineering job that was totally remote but didn't like it. Company I'm at now is "hybrid" they want people do 2 days a week in office. I negotiated 2 days per month in office and negotiated my vacation accrual so I was start out on the 5 year PTO plan. It took HR and VP of Tech to get back to me in about an hour and sent me my offer letter with the terms written in it. They said because of my experience they had no problem with those things. :)

[@manonamission2000]

How many of the layoffs are a consequence of recently introduced salary transparency laws??

[@jeffeaton9244]

Honestly, I think there should be ethical standards enacted and forced on corporate America for false recs being created to only stock pile or if you are being forced as part of the interview process to do “free work” and yet never be hired or compensated because this is not right and there needs to be laws enacted to protect job seekers from being taken advantage of because it’s not fare and is extremely harmful!!

[@alexandremorissette4285]

Over 2+ months... 175+ applications Ten (10) 1st interviews Five (5) 2nd interviews One (1) 3rd interview Median # applicants per job : 250 Average: 400 applicants # Resume revisions: 3 x English/ French = 6

[@chrisxavier3147]

Absolutely horrible, as was life in general. I want to make 2024 my year

[@CT-yc4gd]

Well its like you said in another video. Loyalty has died. Companies know they have us by the cojones since the stimulus and extended unemployment ended. Well actually before that too for about 3-4 decades.

[@dfuk66]

Be creative and try to make your own company

[@CT-yc4gd]

@@dfuk66 I actually had an idea about that. But its too risky for the demographic. I was thinking a retro collector game store or something. But the local populace is a tourist town full of old folk (60+) and getting the bank to lend me the money to start up would be damn near impossible as my credit is meh and I don't really own anything.

[@RavingKats]

Laying anyone off in December is just a horrible person thing to do. And employers wonder why workers don't trust them.

[@Timberbeartrail]

I’m looking for work willing to relocate to Canada. I’m from the northern part of Maine.

[@steveee2511]

2023 had 6 interwiews 4 for free test work days still no job and with the nerves f,,, up had also to make 2 tests cogngtive assestmend and something with behavior that was for a furniture shop called Jysk scandinavian living i had a pretty psycho interiwews already at Ikea i will not apply to any scandinavian shop also not aldi supermarkt where i worked for free starting 6 at morning backery later stocking later cashier these was the first day they opened after new years eve and probally only used me us like only 2 workers where there manager and normal cashier.

[@harrison6082]

4:18 It's easy to get a bad job, but it's hard to get a good job

[@chacmool2581]

I sucked, you are correct.😢

[@SuperMacGuy]

We are!

[@Branchez23]

Curious of your perception of a company who ignored a candidate for over a month… then attempted to engage in an email battle to blame the candidate for their lack of communication and attention to the hiring candidates.

[@milomaguire6825]

White collar jobs are heavily saturated with people with high amount of college degree working in those fields, also have to compete with jobseekers who come from the Philippines and India that will do work for a lot cheaper plus the rise of artificial intelligence witch automate the systems and technology leaving a a massive demand for college degree white collar workers with lower supply available

[@Edg5mx]

You cloud've made a bullet poins to mention what were you takeaways and go 1 by 1, instead of speaking so fast, because despite you mention some interesting points I didn't get the whole message as you spoke so damn fast.

[@originalsixx]

You do know that you can watch the video more than once, right???

[@mrtomcruise5192]

Hopefully in 2024 we can get AI to do more work instead of using human workers

[@JrnMnd08]

I’m slowly dying

[@dfuk66]

Me too....People that stay with a company for longer than 2 years are pyschos....

[@lynnw7618]

Lied… project s were not 6+ months, were 4-6 weeks, which is a pita… in accounting, drug screening background checks, nagging the shit out of my references. Career Contractor… no choice! Better than unemployment. Stuck on this roller coaster for over 10 years… it’s exhausting! I wouldn’t trade the knowledge for anything, but spending all day in Excel is not what a Staff Accountant does… it’s just not…. Ughhh I now just can’t do accounting and further don’t care for the management either! I will take a pay cut to gtfo! I am positive about my next and diligent 😊 I used to love my work and I intend to enjoy it again, just not accounting

[@SenpaiOreo731]

Thanks i almost KMS so many times

[@dfuk66]

Dont give in to the 2 % that want us to be slaves. Make them pay instead.

[@pif5023]

Tbh the metrics I have seen used are as bogus as they come. They might have thrown dices instead.

[@dfuk66]

A lot of sickness in employment world these days

[@Timberbeartrail]

Yeah, the employee is for begging people to come to work, but they weren’t willing to pay them and above a living wage they want to pay them just enough to get by and who wants to go to work for that when you can do the gig work Has never done that stuff. I’ve always work.

[@garrettcole2251]

How are people living in their homes today??

[@istvantoth7431]

2024 is even worse..

[@95gmn]

It definitely was not. Still not working.

[@Native722]

Horrible for me

[@cheekymonkeygirl3378]

Please do a legit work from home jobs. 😢

[@Matt-vo1ge]

Ah, Crapitalism...

[@jakeb3055]

Still better than Social-ism

[@Matt-vo1ge]

@jakeb3055 to learn about Socialism check out Prof Richard Wolff Democracy at Work or Monthly Economic Update 👍