Finding a Job in 2024 is Horrific

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[@Pacillac]

UPDATE: I got a job after 4 months kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6SQk6uoocemjqM

[@english_5359]

I’m tired of this concept called experience. Because most jobs actually can be done by anybody. You might need a month or two of training but that’s about it. So, interviews are bs, resumes and cover letters are utterly bs, degrees are bs, everything is built up on stupidity.

[@Pacillac]

I agree

[@sg137iu89]

Two months training is too much work for the manager/employee. No one wants to help anyone new. And they want to be compensated for training by the company which is kind of understandable.

[@bodhixxx1]

could not agree more with you it is all about muscle memory.

[@mph5896]

Well, alot of jobs can be kind of done by some with 1-2 months experience. BUT to have REALLY good people, it takes years/decades of experience.

[@Thecelestial1]

Its who you know!

[@ericcarson342]

You need experience to be waiter?! I have no doubt you would pick it up in one night. You're well spoken, well groomed. This job market is shit.

[@Pacillac]

Haha thanks. I’m sure I’ll find some good opportunities soon. Fortunately I have some savings

[@yodaleiheehu3280]

You want to be a waiter? Better have a masters!

[@mrleafbeef634]

Bideneconomics 🔥

[@CKSLAFE]

@@Pacillac you dont need experience, the only thing you need is to memorize the menu XD

[@krabgrass]

What’s funny is that a lot of peoples heads are still in the sand in denial that there will be another crash worse than 2008. Like how realtors are gaslighting people into thinking house prices aren’t going down when in reality mortgage brokers are being laid off in masses and whistleblowing another housing crash. Technically we are in a recession but are tiptoeing our way into a Great Depression with these frail people running our country.

[@sn2967]

I moved back in with my father and I am so blessed that I have him in my life. I feel for those who have no family support.

[@dskillzhtown]

I did the same thing. Gotta do what you gotta do. I also did enjoy the family bonding I had during that time. It really made our relationship stronger.

[@al1665]

You're lucky. My father says going back is not an option, something about building character. I said, OK, boomer.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

@@al1665 🤣

[@aronrosas4191]

Jobs today refuse to train employees. Because of such high turnover rates they don't want to waste their time....

[@Pacillac]

This is correct

[@sneakyninja5802]

Turnover rates were always high for low skill jobs. As for others, companies have helped shape the job market into one with a high turnover rate.

[@rockstarcowboy17]

Thisss!!! They’re cutting corners by not training anymore! And coming with the expectation that we are already supposed to have 2 years experience minimum

[@chriswilson1968]

Not true at all. Go to your local community college/local unions. Many have certs you can get that they will pay for. Casino business for example. 2 or 3 months or classes and you can make $25 n hour plus.

[@rockstarcowboy17]

@@chriswilson1968 casino is haram

[@braydoncundiff8005]

I have a degree, I have certs, I have literal surgery experience and managing experience etc etc, can’t find a single thing it’s wild

[@Pacillac]

Keep going! All it takes is one :)

[@unclewazza777]

Its because you don't fit the diversity quota. No government bonus for hiring you.!

[@lukealadeen7836]

Are you a doctor?

[@unclewazza777]

@@lukealadeen7836 Have to be more specific than that.???

[@DeportillegalAliens]

It's about who you know or who you blow!

[@SOG487]

Trader Joes said I wasn't qualified to stock shelves

[@andrescalderon979]

Same had to call like 5 times just for a “phone screening” only to get rejected…again lol

[@simonv5018]

I have a degree you think that would show them a minimum level of competence but the job market is so cooked where I'm from they all just don't want to hire somebody with a degree

[@rollingdudes8859]

It took me 3 interviews just to get a overnight stocker position at a grocery store and that was 7 YEARS AGO!!! Can't imagine the SHITSHOW that it is NOW!!!

[@nastypiglosi1788]

I've been rejected for fast food jobs when I was young.

[@mhaas281]

​@@andrescalderon979 maybe you didn't have pink, green or blue hair or the required nose ring to work at trader Joe's?

[@vallejoborncalihasbecomeal9022]

It must be demoralizing knowing that your 100k college degree doesn't qualify you for a server's position!

[@Kopie0830]

If my parents told me it would be this hard applying for a job, the money they used for studying could have been used to buy a farm and I could have been a farmer instead. It would have been much easier and less frustrating.

[@rabd3721]

@@Kopie0830 Let me assure you, farming would NOT be an easy life, they're also facing tough financial burdens in their industry. In fact, farmers are 3.5 times more likely to commit self-deletion.

[@Mike-zy8in]

​@@rabd3721go KZbin - are you a good person by living waters

[@trying3841]

@@rabd3721when you have the government trying to shut you down and make it hard for you to be a farmer. One move and you can lose everything. Ya it can be hard.

[@Ja50nkAt]

They'll know you'll quit once you find something better.

[@BreedofDMC6669]

That one interview question: "Why haven't you been employed?" My answer: "Applying for jobs & no one's been hiring."

[@Pacillac]

Right haha. Good thing is… all it takes is one place to say yes

[@RM-dc6zd]

start a small business, build a website. it provides cover for periods of unemployment. Doesn’t take a huge amount of effort.

[@Pacillac]

@@RM-dc6zd and compete with AI, developers, digital marketers, retail companies. How would your website generate revenue?

[@RM-dc6zd]

@@Pacillac it doesn’t need to. it’s not a substitute for a job search. it just covers the perceived hole in your resume, which I agree, the HR queens often treat as a scarlett letter.

[@RM-dc6zd]

@@BreedofDMC6669 what you can’t say, even though it’s true: because you are purposely not hiring white men, particularly straight ones. Even though it’s illegal, and you gaslight people by saying you are not, you are being racist and discriminatory

[@Hoztag3]

One thing i cant stand is when you get a missed call from a job and you call them back and they never pick up

[@jerrodg938]

Lol Right!

[@uscitizen3252]

Yes. And they never attempt to call you back or send an email to say they called. The just move on to the next person.

[@iaintgonlie7858]

@@uscitizen3252 yeah i think this happened to me recently. Years ago, they used to leave messages but now they just move on. I don't pick up unknown numbers because its usually a scam service.

[@smiechu47]

They dgaf

[@DavidVonR]

The job market today feels like the Great Recession: you couldn't find a job ANYWHERE, doing ANYTHING.

[@Pacillac]

@@DavidVonR Very true!

[@kazbah1217]

You are right they just refuse to make that public declaration.

[@ScubaLemur]

Its because we are in one lol

[@romanfan250]

I think it also varies from town to town. My old hometown in California never quite recovered from the Recession so it was all but impossible to get a job. Then I moved to Colorado and have worked in everything from fast food to road work.

[@Bob31415]

The only societies in history with 100% employment were socialist.

[@lin018]

When government tells you can't grow your own food in large scale, something is wrong.

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

Government is always about its own power. Never expect it to care about or try to help you or anyone else.

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

Bill gates and the Chinese were buying up the land for some unusual reason!

[@TragicReality01]

I have an Informations Systems degree, internship experience, and have worked 2 corporate jobs during college. I’m getting rejected from entry level office jobs that only pay a mere 15 dollars hours. This society is such a joke lmao. You do what everyone tells you to do, and yet this is the reward you get.

[@mikehunt4797]

Blaze your own path don't listen to others.

[@WhiteBreadCrumb]

​@mikehunt4797 yeah that's cool an all but it's hard to blaze your own path when you have no way to support yourself to begin with

[@mikehunt4797]

@@WhiteBreadCrumb Sounds like a defeatist attitude.

[@ExtraordinaryFate]

@@mikehunt4797 Its not though, and saying otherwise means you don't know what you're talking about. You can't speak for what other people are going through, because it's not easy.

[@mikehunt4797]

@ExtraordinaryFate ok do what your told follow others and be a sheep.

[@PorcoRosso1818]

It's crazy that we live in a time when the interviewer is often times more incompetent than the interviewee, and the interviewee is the one who gets told that they lack the skills/experience to be a human punching bag.

[@alexhowley9834]

The most frustrating thing is the fake job postings. Youll apply, then get an automated email saying "sorrry, you dont meet the qualifications". BS! They post fake jobs it's so unbelievably frustrating

[@Pacillac]

@@alexhowley9834 Yes I’ve had experiences with that! Also recruiters reaching out with fake jobs and contract positions. I think they get paid per phone call hahaha

[@TexTropicana]

Have you even begun to fathom that most peoples college educational career and the piece of paper you call a degree were a money-making scheme to begin with

[@TexTropicana]

shoutout if you are going out to the bar when you ain't got a job: Perhaps go back to where you were rejected for the waiter job and ask to wash dished for some cash? If the money is in changing toilet pipes.. THEN GO GET THE MONEY If the money is in digging holes...THEN GO GET THE MONEY You wouldn't even be wasting your time with this video if you actually took the Amazon gig and were actually bringing in income instead of crying about it for simpathy😢

[@timgibney5590]

No. The worse are the AI screening software which has a virtual interview where a computer looks at your eyes and monotine and you get filtered out without a human to even connect with! It is so dehumanizing. Automated interviews over Teams suck. HR is getting insanely lazy. and have no interest in talking to you at all until you are super golden out of 1000 applicants.

[@thecanadakid7622]

@@TexTropicana doesn't seem like he's looking for sympathy just venting. But yeah any job is better then no job, even if you have savings they go quick with no income.

[@musictorelaxandunwind]

Jobs are dead , fear of future is what existing in peoples mind .

[@jacoryarnett7347]

Jobs will be replaced by AI robots.

[@Talore-Evans]

Which is sad as with fear, people usually get what they expect.

[@Bob31415]

".....men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken." - Luke 21:26

[@Talore-Evans]

@@Bob31415 Maybe the reason that mens hearts are failing is because heaven is being shaken. It seems like a creator that does that should take more responsibility for that and have provisions not just for the self anointed elect, but for every thing the shaking affects Otherwise God as we see it is not just and some Jewish scriptures shouldn't be believed .

[@Bob31415]

@@Talore-Evans The elect are not "self annointed". Believe whatever you want. God is not mocked and you will reap what you sow.

[@JG-ld7fk]

it’s either nepotism or sheer luck these days… I’m sorry it’s like this for you, it shouldn’t been this hard especially after education!

[@pearlsswine]

LOL how exactly do you determine if someone got a job due to luck? I swear, the things unemployed people come up with just to cope with why others can find work and they can't.

[@Digger-Nick]

@@pearlsswine It's called DEI. Being born white and straight means you're unlucky in today's climate

[@Bonita.Vampira_]

@@pearlsswinein this economy? Yeah it’s sheer luck

[@sneakyninja5802]

@@pearlsswineEverything in life is luck. Where you were born, the quality of parents you had, your intelligence and physical aptitude are all based on winning a cosmic and genetic lottery.

[@Sub5_77]

@@pearlsswine JG is right, I only worked so far cos I knew people in the business. Tried to find something by ms, not a single job so far. Just couple of empty mails and calls just to get ghosted.

[@tofuComputer]

I have 25 years experience in UX and leadership, I'm fully certified, etc. My entire team and I were laid off in December of last year. I can't find a job anywhere. My unemployment insurance ran out. I'm lucky that I picked up two small projects with two friends but it's semi, semi part-time and not even enough to pay a fraction of my bills. I don't know what else to do. The government is gaslighting us. It's never in all my adult life ever been this bad.

[@Pacillac]

@@tofuComputer It’s bad out there! Good luck.

[@nibiay3985]

oh wow

[@seshanin]

@@nibiay3985 UX wasnt even a thing in 1999. Back then then there were web masters and web designers.

[@SoldierOfGodKJV]

Put your trust in Jesus Christ. Obey Acts 2:38 to be saved.

[@tofuComputer]

@@SoldierOfGodKJV do not push your religion on me. Thank you.

[@dtr579]

Companies have unfortunately discovered due to the covid business shutdowns over the last 3 years, that they can do the same amount of work with 50% less employees. They have become more lean & efficient and have also consolidated alot of their facilities into 1 or 2 locations. Then on top of that, high inflation is rampant and ruining people's budget. Groceries are outrageous in cost. Rent is super high. Interest rates high, services and goods everywhere super expensive and etc. We need new leadership to get stuff back down asap.

[@brekedekdang39]

Yes, we need Kamala and Tim.

[@dtr579]

@@brekedekdang39 You need Kamala and Tim to do what? Nothing for four more years. She hasn't done anything as VP. Ya'll are voting for a do nothing empty suit. So many liberal & democrats are brain dead.

[@SportsMixes504]

@@brekedekdang39no we don’t. They literally have the same views as Biden who cause inflation to begin

[@SportsMixes504]

@@brekedekdang39you do know that the left views caused all of this. The conservatives view is to keep men strong and masculine which kept us from these hard times. Now that the left wants less masculinity there’s less hard working men in the world. If you vote blue, ur 100% in support of high gas prices

[@farristolesome4419]

@@brekedekdang39 NO! WE DON’T! They will be much worse than Biden.

[@1HK-TV]

youre not alone man. im in the same boat. the scams are relentless. this is the worst its ever been in my life. keep at it tho, we got this.

[@Pacillac]

Thanks for your positive words!

[@nastypiglosi1788]

I'm GenX and back in the early 90's, you were lucky to get a fast food job.

[@StormtrooperV8]

Man my car broke down and still constantly trying to apply for anything I get nothing I’m applying for everything like holy shit this is so sad

[@Pacillac]

@@StormtrooperV8 Good luck

[@roachfamily2434]

@@nastypiglosi1788 in the mid 90s you could walk into a fast food restaurant and be hired on the spot. It's about being young and willing to accept the least amount

[@Vanillabean315]

Wages are horrific. I dont know how im going to keep up with all these bills, and I havent even moved out. That’s not even a thought.

[@Pacillac]

@@Vanillabean315 Seriously. The next 50 years are going to be difficult to survive lol

[@justinbeard2024]

​@@PacillacI guess I don't have long to live because I am 42, that would make me 92 lol .. humanity as a whole would be lucky to survive another 20 years I wish you the best of luck it's a mess

[@miker.1886]

So much respect for still hitting the gym which helps keep one’s mental intact

[@stronensycharte64]

I posted this in another video but- I just tried to get hired from multiple pizza places, these people say theyre hiring, i apply, go to an interview, the manager, who isnt even a local and who was moved into the pizza hut to "help", says he didnt know they had an interview scheduled, we talk for a bit, i talk about my 3 years of experience doing forklift and my other 2 service jobs i had when i was a teen, says he'll tell HIS boss to call me to move forward on the hiring process, havnt had a call back in 7 days so i call them and tell them to call me, another 7 days later still no call back, and when people wonder why places are shuttering locations and downsizing, BLAME MANAGEMENT, these people cant organize a business if they were getting PAID to do it, incompetent weirdos. Also i just want to say. I love you man. You seem like a good authentic guy, and these companies are SO fucked for not wanting to hire someone like you. Keep your head up. We all struggle...

[@Pacillac]

@@stronensycharte64 it’s brutal out there! Thanks for your kind words and sharing your experience. It means a lot

[@pearlsswine]

Umm what? Why exactly do you think forklifting is a relevant thing to bring up at a job interview for Pizza Hut? In case they ever need a pizza forklifted to a customer? And then you mention jobs your teenage years, which was a long time ago? Basically, what they see is someone who they'll have to devote a ton of time training. Funny how you frame this as them being "incompetent weirdos" (whatever that means) so that it makes you feel better about not getting a fast food job, when you're a grown ass man and don't have a real career under your belt. What does that say about you when you can't even get a job at Pizza Hut and don't even understand what it means to only bring up *relevant* experience.

[@missyb.377]

Pizza Hut just closed 500 locations. It has nothing to do with bad management. It's the economy.

[@MrFrankEast]

@@pearlsswine Bud there aren't enough people WITH relevant experience to fully staff all these locations. What don't you get about that. It is not possible for every grown ass man to HAVE a career. There aren't enough jobs. SOMEONE needs to do these jobs. Not everyone got a free ride through college or had parents to pay their way OR got pell grants/full scholarships. Bro is a professional yapper holy shit.

[@yt-user03561]

​@@pearlsswine His experience doesn't matter and shouldn't matter if it's just a typical fast food job he is applying for. My first job was at McDonald's and had zero work experience before then. They will train but that's all for easy and simple entry level stuff. Beyond that yes it would make sense for them to ask about experience. And yes, incompetent management exists in all places.

[@THEGRENAAAAADE]

When I was 16 did a 10 minute interview at a restaurant and they hired me on the spot, first attempt. Wild. I cant imagine they would ask for prior experience since you can learn it in about a week.

[@forestpepper3621]

My waitress story! (a bit of a non sequitur . . . ) Years ago, I was dining at a restaurant while visiting family. An older waitress (60-ish perhaps) came to our table to take our orders. We noticed that she did not have a notepad, nor did she write anything down. We were all terribly impressed! This was a real old-school waitress, who could just remember everything without taking notes. Anyhow, 10 or 15 minutes later she returned with our food, and half the orders were wrong or mixed up. We didn't have the heart to say anything, because she was old and we didn't want her to get fired. And now it makes for an amusing anecdote!

[@Bob31415]

Still, you have to admit she was some kind of genius, not having to write the orders down.

[@ramenotoko21]

apparently its who you know not what you know. just got a sales job with no experience cause i messaged a 100 people on linkedin that are in sales asking about their jobs. someone referred me to a hiring manager😂

[@Pacillac]

Awesome I could try that

[@billjames3030]

​@@Pacillac How much was lab paying ? Seems like hospitals always need help in lab. I work biomed in a hospital repairing medical equipment.

[@Pacillac]

@@billjames3030 about 40k. Hospital would be a good place to check out

[@SimplyApollo]

Sales are the easiest jobs to get. Directly contribute to revenue, and nobody wants to do it. Thanks for sharing your experience though.

[@great4ever845]

​@SimplyApollo sales during a recession no experience??? Is risky

[@tylrjsph]

Its going to get worse, the economy is slowly collapsing

[@myday2704]

It's been going downhill since 2020 and picking up pace now. It's possible we are heading towards a recession.

[@aaz1992]

We're already in a recession heading into depression

[@Bob31415]

Capitalism is a perpetual trainwreck. Worst economic system ever. It has never been capable of sustaining reliable employment. You are either about to lose your job or you already have.

[@lochnessmunster1189]

@@aaz1992 Which is why the Minimum Wage Laws are such a harmful thing.

[@joshuathomas4934]

Lots of people think getting into the trades is easy because they see it as a labor job. Until they realize it’s both a labor job and a serious mental job. Depending on the state you live in. It can be extremely expensive. With all the licensing and schooling. Needing experience to get experience and getting treated like an animal for a few years.

[@CNCGuy]

Try Titans of CNC.

[@stop08it]

The trades is the new tech. Remember a few years everyone was telling everyone to get into tech because there were so many well paying jobs. It will get overstated in a few years, get in now if you can.

[@sgr7th]

when you see somebody sitting outside of Michaels you know its over.

[@Pacillac]

@@sgr7th absolutely

[@thesearentthedroidsyourloo1880]

🤣

[@divinegon4671]

I wouldn’t be surprised if I peeked inside and saw him rubbing a gun in his lap while ranting to his video

[@sgr7th]

@@divinegon4671 🤣🤣

[@adamh7947]

“I’m very willing to learn and believe I could do a good job, and I learn quickly” is the go to response when the interviewer says that they are looking for someone either experience.

[@hiyabuddy7]

Dang dude. I have a similar situation. I left my job about a year ago, they produce sand paper and different abrasives. The amount of formaldehyde we were instructed to tolerate was freaking crazy. Very good paying job but not worth it. Now I can't find anything. Nobody wants to hire a nearly 40 year old man that has no degree

[@Greg-nq3pd]

Maybe go for a trades job. Carpenter, electrician, plumbing.

[@hiyabuddy7]

@@Greg-nq3pd that's good advice man. Thank you 👍 My argument against that was I didn't want to make apprentice pay but I think it would be worth it at this point. Some pay is better than none...I'm thinking of trying HVAC...I live in the North East so it's always either to hot and people need AC... Or is cold and people are running their heat. Plenty of opportunities

[@Steve-mk6rq]

Farmhand perhaps? Rural area?

[@eugenewolf7493]

@@Greg-nq3pd Already oversaturated.

[@aizakku8399]

Having a job is bad too. They laying off and cutting hours like crazy.

[@noriellehernandez2185]

It’s difficult to find a job in todays market unless you have connections. A lot of companies hire internal candidates.

[@Pacillac]

@@noriellehernandez2185 Yes. I need to be more social and build a network :)

[@ssmd7449]

This happened to me! Finally graduated and applied to this company twice. Made it to finally rounds. I literally had the exact experience they were asking for. Somehow they end up ghosting me for 2 weeks after they told me I got the second interview. Only to find out, that a “internal referral “ got the job. Guys I cannot express the level of betrayal I felt and sadness. Even for the most basic jobs you apply for that list even min requirement for the job is just high school, yet they sent out the rejection emails as if they didn’t even read my resume. Even the interviews were just elimination interviews and not even asking me any real questions. “ what’s are you career goals ?” “Can you even stay 1 year” you reply yes you can commit 2+ years. Still rejected

[@AFR0007]

Dont ever quit your job unless you have a job. I have seen that happen to other people. It typically takes people 3-6 months to find a job. So you are almost there! Just keep looking and applying

[@Allium_369]

Not me I can quit my job and have another one with one phone call. This is what happens when you perfect a skill that is in high demand.

[@TheFrustratedProgrammer_]

@@Allium_369lmao

[@pearlsswine]

​@@Allium_369 Lol Jobs that require high-level skills typically have longer hiring processes due to their complex vetting procedures. Securing such a job doesn't happen with just one phone call. Employers need to vet candidates thoroughly, not only for technical skills but also to assess cultural fit. If a job offer materializes after just one phone call, it likely pertains to a low-skilled position where a poor candidate would have minimal impact on the business.

[@TheLucidNightDreamer]

@@Allium_369 and pray tell, what skill do you have?

[@rollingdudes8859]

I left a job once I obtained F.U. MONEY and got another job 9 months later!!! The goal in life is to OBTAIN F.U. MONEY!!!

[@bassycounter]

I hate the whole “you need experience” mindset. Just because I had a job in high school doesn’t mean I’m going to immediately remember how to do it when i start the new position, and at the same speed. I feel like whoever hires looks at the application and sees experience and just assumes you don’t need any training, even though it’s probably at least slightly different from the prior experience (because every place does things differently)

[@AnuragShrivastav-7058]

its more of a filter than a rational requirement. jobs available are way less than job seekers. so they come up with these weird filters.

[@user-xu3qd1bw2d]

You have to say yes. I am 20 years old with 30 years of experience as a waiter... instantly hired.

[@brekedekdang39]

I was thinking the same thing. Do you have experience waiting tables? Yes! Maybe you don't really have experience doing that specific job, but if I know the job is easy enough, I would just say yes. Use your related experiences to paint the picture. Or, say something like, "I don't have experience specifically waiting tables, but I have similar restaurant experience, and I also am a quick learner, and am confident that I will be a valuable asset to your team." Something like that maybe?

[@SportsMixes504]

@@brekedekdang39the last time we had a good economy was when a republican was president. Everyone in these comments that say they want easier ways to get jobs should be voting for anyone besides Kamala and Tim

[@samn6760]

STEM majors and high schoolers are fighting to get jobs at Walmart, Starbucks 😢

[@kevin_andrews735]

There are a tonne of ghost jobs so that they can use analytics for things like how replaceable are our current workers, or what salary/benefits can we get away with?

[@nickcase5052]

I fell yeah, it took me about 6 months to get a job and I just ended up working where I used to 3 years ago. I only got it because I knew the District Manger lol. I interviewed about 30 different places. I've been watching this Verizon position and they just interview but never hire so bizarre. 70% of the time the companies are looking, but never hire, idk why, just wasting everyone's time.

[@nickcase5052]

I start next week.

[@Pacillac]

That’s excellent. It’s difficult for the companies too- 1,000s of applicants to sort through and they can only choose 1 or 2 people!

[@Icarus47249fd]

That's good to know.

[@myoutuber77]

Companies are doing this to build the public perception that they are growing.

[@AlysaAlysaBolissaBananaFannaFe]

Data collection.

[@tinabird1045]

Hell, I have been trapped in this subway detour to hell for nine months! This is all bullshit! Can you imagine how I feel? It doesn't help to call anyone about your application, and it doesn't help waiting, when you are ghosted, rejected, Must be nice to afford to cook dinner. Am probably gonna end up applying for food stamps. I can't afford to do my laundry, get my hair done, or even eat.

[@matthewziniti4777]

I took a job with the post office 2 years ago. Need no experience, great benefits, paid exercise on top of that you get a pension when you retire I have a college education, going with the Post Office was the best decision I’ve ever made.

[@rotavarp]

Good comment - most post offices are hiring …especially in big cities / suburbs. It can be tough at first since you’re on call and maybe not set hours, but eventually you get a settled route

[@GuitarWithBrett]

Finding jobs has always been painful in all my experience since 1990s .. usually something weird happens and you luck out if you continue to put yourself out there , but it’s just playing the odds and sucks … I’ve found this true for everything from retail to delivery to IT jobs. What about pet sitting or pet hotels ? Pilots are in demand or trade Jobs. Often it also helps if you just ask people you encounter day to day .. I’ve got jobs randomly that way often through the years

[@Cynthia-h5i]

I think this is true. It has been difficult for me to find a job since 2007. Since then I've had two jobs and both were obtained through a friend helping me to get the job.

[@Joshmsu45]

^This. The job market sucking is nothing new.

[@charlesthedeadlifter4376]

I was let go from my job after 16 years in May of this year. The entire month of June i spent everyday applying everywhere and got 2 interviews in that time with a NO days later. I worked and looked in the beginning and middle of July and one day I applied at Costco. I was called for an interview the following week. I went through 3 different interviews and got hired. God is great. I work for an amazing company now. Keep searching buddy. You'll find something. Good luck! 👊

[@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_]

Very true words being spoken. The IT job market has turned to shit imo. I've seen jobs for "head database analyst" at $15/hr. Even without college, a job like that takes years of learning and certifications just to be paid less than the cashier at the gas station... And don't even try to get a job if you're entry level. Over 60% of "entry level" IT jobs require 3+ years of experience. Also the thing you said about AI job recruitment frustrates me too. Not only is it AI that's making things harder, but companies will outsource their hiring to third world countries, so when they give you a phone call you don't even know what job they're calling you about.

[@sneakyninja5802]

Good points. Recruiter jobs are being given to attractive females, who are typically connected to the company through nepotism. Another thing is that recruitment agencies are now in the business of collecting and selling data. Be very wary of companies that use a recruitment agency (which is becoming the norm).

[@imperialbengal4068]

I got asked on a recent job interview “when you’re working on multiple things with deadlines how do you prioritize what needs to be done first.” I said “I would say but what’s most urgent.” They then followed up with “How do you decide what’s most urgent😬” I had no idea what to say lol

[@indiegrab360]

Buckle up... I once did 2 years of interviews to eventually sign on the dotted line for UPS in a dangerous neighborhood.

[@Pacillac]

@@indiegrab360 Insane!

[@justinbeard2024]

What the fuck !!?

[@chuloon.central]

I hope things turn around for you my friend. The entire system is broken at this point it is ridiculous. For instance my brother graduated in 2020 with a medical degree, couldn't find any work in his field... now he is a super successful self taught app designer. He is a lucky one for sure & not the norm unfortunately.

[@Pacillac]

Thank you so much. Good luck to you

[@io-rj6sk]

is he still gna try do anyting with the medical degree tho lol

[@delaney5721]

How are we supposed to gain experience if we can’t start somewhere? It’s crazy

[@briansmith5391]

Guy, I've worked in the restaurant business for 30 years off and on as a short order cook. Restaurant jobs are a dime a dozen as far as I'm concerned. Don't let 1 single foolish restaurant manager deter you from trying to find additional work as a waiter. There's lots of food service jobs out there if you need the money. You can get a waiter job if you need one. Don't give up...Good luck....I believe you will find something.

[@Pacillac]

@@briansmith5391 Very true. Every place has their own identity and ownership. I can find something

[@frankcorrea8691]

Everyone always hires in a Mexican restaurants ,waspish restaurants want people that look like they go to ucla ,snooty attitude, young managers just want barbie looking gals and heaven help you if you are overweight, seen it snd no longer in the business good luck try a catering job, good money, not hard decent pay !🎉

[@networth00]

I know someone who applied for plenty of server jobs and nobody is calling back.

[@Kloudthedon]

One reason behind corporate hiring practices is to minimize labor costs. Companies often aim to keep expenses low by hiring fewer employees than necessary. For instance, if a company has the capacity to employ 200 people, they might opt to hire only 100. This approach reduces payroll expenses but can lead to existing employees working overtime to maintain operations. Additionally, the uncertainty caused by the pandemic has led to a rise in "ghost jobs," where job listings remain active for companies that have implemented hiring freezes.

[@michaelvanmastrigt7591]

Sorry bud. It is tough out there. Here is my own opinion that I’ll share simply because you posted this video on KZbin and it came across my feed. You do have a lot of viable options. These options may not be super appealing to you at this moment but our perspective on things can and does change over time. Here are some great options (no I’m not gaslighting or teasing you) to consider even if they aren’t immediately appealing. You could join any branch of the military. Army, navy, Air Force or marines. From there if the shoe fits, you could transition to something more specialized like green berets, army rangers or navy seals. Another option (which is the route I personally chose many years ago) are the trades. Roofing, electrical, hvac and of course plumbing. I’ve been plumbing for almost 20 years now and got my master’s plumbing license in Texas. It’s hard work but a very rewarding career and it pays extremely well. You can even open your own business one day like I did. Another option would be law enforcement. Depending on where you’re located, many police departments are short staffed and need more help. There are a great many other options to consider but you’ll need to think outside the box a little. Don’t feel bad about not getting hired on as a waiter. This is very dead end job and you’ll end up wasting precious time and your young that would be better spent pursuing an actual career. You could get a job working for a company that builds and installs swimming pools. Eventually maybe you can become a pool salesman. You can make great money doing stuff like this and turn it into a lifelong career that you can live very comfortably on. Don’t waste time with these other dead end jobs. It’s clown business and a waste of your time. Everything happens for a reason and there’s a reason why they didn’t hire you. You weren’t made to be working there. Now, go apply for your apprenticeship and get a job for a local plumbing company. You won’t regret it and you’ll learn valuable skills 🫡

[@pwneditup]

This was a great read. Valid points. However ; and this is just my opinion.... Who the fuck wants to install pools, or be a plumber? I could care less about the money these jobs make me, if they're boring, tedious, disgusting, etc. I drive around in my car doing UberEats making 35$+ an hour in Charleston, and sure there are drawbacks to gigwork, and it may not last forever, but at least I can say later in life that I didn't piss away my youth chasing a job that would eventually FEEL dead end. Trades FEEL dead end, regardless of money, because one day you realize you've sacrificed your mental / physical health to chase a number. We're all going to end up with dementia eventually and lose our memory, before that happens you may as well use your youth to do things that aren't boring, or uninteresting. Better advice for this guy aside from the standard " Buckle down, and go chase these boring, mundane career paths that nobody else gives a shit about anymore." ( Hence the decline of the trades) Would be something like. " While you're sitting in these parking lots, doing jackshit, open up the Uber app, sign up, and start making money. Take excess profits while living in your car, to buy inventory, and flip said inventory on the internet." Get with the times my man. Anybody going into trades nowadays is uninspired, out of options, or out of touch with reality. Regardless of the money made, a majority of the jobs are just body destroying, mind numbing manual labor, with a piece of paper saying you went through a mind numbing list of hoops and hurdles.

[@michaelvanmastrigt7591]

Holy dogshit Batman I think we found the ret@rd of the comments section. Talk about a “read” huh 🤔 that was some legit, incoherent nonsense ramblings if I ever heard any. You’re lazy. Go back and read your comment a few times over if needed. You’d rather “Uber eats” for peanuts ($35 an hour 🤣) and put wear and tear on your vehicle because “the trades are dead & uninteresting and boring” 🤔 That’s really interesting considering that everyone who is not homeless lives inside of a building that was constructed by “trades people”. From the concrete foundation to the rooftop. In fact, we are literally surrounded by buildings that contain plumbing, electrical and hvac. These things seem mundane because you take it for granted that you have access to clean running water and sanitary sewer systems and electricity at the flip of a switch and indoor climate control. You’re a knucklehead boy 👦 A brain dead loser with no chance in this life. You proved it with your stupidity in your comment. Uber eat is fucking loser shit 💩 Talk about dead end. Perhaps you either don’t or never had a father in your life to teach you anything or your dad was just as much of a loser as you are (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree) but it’s obvious to anyone reading this that you have no idea what you’re talking about or what’s going on around you. Why would you brag about making peanuts on the dollar ($35 an hour) being a delivery boy and then in the same breath try to marginalize “chasing a number”? lol If you like being broke & complacent in life then so be it. With your current mindset you’ll always be broke and never ever step outside of your little comfort zone to learn something new and grow as a person and acquire a new skill set. These dead end jobs are exactly the type of work that appeals to people like you. The same people who ALWAYS bitch and complain and whine about never having enough money to buy a house or a new car or anything really. Part of what makes the trades such a lucrative business opportunity is the fact that so many young gen Z Americans kids think as you do and the trades are in high demand as a result of laziness and physical and mental weakness and wanting to do easy work. So there is a TON of money making potential in the trades right now because competition is relatively low. There’s no doubt in my mind that you don’t own a house at this point and probably never will and you’ll certainly never become a business owner either & blame it on everything but yourself. It makes no difference to me whether or not you believe or listen to anything I say on this topic but I know a hell of a lot more than you do about making money. Uber eats huh? That’s your plan in life? God help these kids 👧

[@io-rj6sk]

@@pwneditup how long have u been doin ubereats and how old r u atm? do u find it fun? do u do just basic uber aswell driving ppl around?

[@isaac10231]

​@@pwneditupAll the trade guys I know have difficult physical jobs but they all make bank.

[@TaylorZ2]

Very well said! I feel for you as I've been in that situation. The very few interviews I got after hundreds of resumes and then the employer ghosts you. What's your college degree in? Stay poised and have a backbone, and DO NOT underestimate yourself. Try to get into any company or utility that has some decent benefits.

[@Pacillac]

Thanks. It was environmental science haha

[@writingnonfiction]

@@Pacillac transparent video, thank you ! It's awesome that you're exploring the environmental science field. Remember, building a career takes time and effort beyond just sending out resumes. Consider focusing on a specific area of environmental science, either gaining practical experience through internships or volunteering, or, the best way to find out about jobs is building a strong professional network. How to build the network? Attending conferences and joining professional organizations. Fees often are reduced for new grads and students. You'd be surprised what you can find out about looking for career tips for this major, the more specialzed the better, in Gemini chatgpt. They can give you the fields of specialization and job titles and from there sites where you can search for "conferences" ( they usually have job reps at conferences and meet people who know the inside scoop on jobs) Just curious if you think the college you went to spent enough time helping students to find a "career?"

[@clairejones8295]

My adult son, up here in Canada, was having the same struggle this Summer. He finally landed a job in a decking and painting company, but it was through someone he knew who worked there. It really seems like such a paradox. Companies say they can’t find employees and then those who are looking are unable to find work. Good luck in your search! I hope you find something soon.

[@vibez998]

Bro it's so ass I quit Walmart fed up and just a low-level job is soooo hard to get rn so many interviews to then get ghosted by the hiring managers feels like a slap in the face for sure.

[@Pacillac]

@@vibez998 Good luck

[@yg78t76t7]

We're living in sad times...I'm an IT Manager trying to relocate and I'm getting ghosted as well.

[@Pacillac]

Good luck!

[@Nobody_1776]

The solution, for our generation, is to begin a new country. The Federal‘s will never release us from their grasp, we must do it ourselves.

[@Pacillac]

Absolutely not going to happen. That would be crushed in an instant

[@robertcurry9413]

Just be George Washington bro

[@shploonsk]

Fuck this country and its government

[@trevorn9381]

My ancestors tried that back in 1861. It didn't end well for them.

[@cochisenahuh7939]

Good for you speaking up. I have been working retail for 20+ years. Been trying to find something outside of retail but finally starting to realize slowly that me have no experience in anything else, no one will even give me an interview. The interviews I did get were when I was a customer service manager. Since stepping down, no call backs. Good luck man. We need more voices like you to SPEAK UP.

[@Pacillac]

@@cochisenahuh7939 Good luck. I know somebody in a similar situation. Retail for 15 years. Took about 6 months to find something in an office. Thanks for watching :)

[@fullcountsports]

If you want a worthwhile job you need connections that has existed since the beginning of time. Now for job like a waiter or some other similar service job just go in the place and ask for the manager and personally give him your resume. That's the way the world works for many of you young people reading this.

[@youngroosevelt38]

Try looking for assembly, soldering, packer, stocker. A lot of these warehouse jobs will also get you forklift certified.

[@Iwishtheirwasnopain]

forklift certified people are gods that shall be worshipped

[@dillonc7955]

Glad you didn't say ALL warehouses will get you certified because some are just desperate and unprofessional. Worked at one that had me ride around in a forklift for 10 minutes, barely used the forks and I was "certified". All they said was don't mess up in front of management. Isn't that what certifying someone is for?!

[@timgibney5590]

@@Iwishtheirwasnopain Not anymore. Warehouses lay these people off and are using robots to replace them in places like Amazon. When no one is buying anything they do not need as many forklift operators

[@FlansyLinny]

I applied to several warehouses and it depends on your area if they need help or not. I had no luck in Florida there’s tons of immigrants from Mexico and Cuba that apply to those jobs so competition is fierce for something that pays 15 an hour. I moved to Indiana and there’s way less competition and warehouses are all over the place so there’s plenty of open spots. Plus very few immigrants live in my area.

[@timgibney5590]

@@FlansyLinny I would imagine Texas and Oklahoma because of energy but you need a hazmat cert

[@ross4]

I recommend keeping up the effort applying for restaurant jobs. Even if you don't want to do it long term, it's a fine way to save up a bit of money and can be a decent way to make friends if you're lucky. Idk what the market is like in your area, but hopefully still possible to find a good job if you're persistent. The unfortunate thing is I've seen it take months and months of rejections before a match.

[@Pacillac]

Yes! That’s actually what’s appealing to me for restaurant/service jobs. I would like to talk and meet people

[@strongestdirector6137]

I had a nice job for 4 months but the company I was at just laid off 1000 employees including me so now I have to hunt down another job. 6 months ago I had applied to 2000+ companies and interviewed at 30-40 companies just to get 1 job offer.

[@Pacillac]

@@strongestdirector6137 ridiculous!

[@phongtranquoc7557]

Yeah i would learn from that experience and the next job comes up and you actually get it i would go and start looking for new jobs keep applying for interview lol

[@jasonodell79er]

Dude i have been applying everywhere. Former assistant athletic director cant even get hired at doller tree, perkins, all these 🐂 💩 places. Earth is flat and motionless. F this fake ass world. Good vid.

[@Pacillac]

@@jasonodell79er Good luck. Thanks!

[@rotavarp]

They probably ignore you because you’re way overqualified and will likely leave soon once you find something better- just a guess.

[@Dan-gy3cu]

There's a joke in the HVAC industry that you must have 20 years of experience in the field but MUST NOT be older than 21 when applying.

[@sydneyhart]

In the last 2-3 years, the stimulus checks stopped flowing and the Fed raised interest rates.

[@Pacillac]

@@sydneyhart I wish I understood economics better

[@gusmonster59]

Neither of which has anything to do with finding a job.

[@gt40fromromecircuit82]

Raising interest rates means that companies need to pay the banks more to borrow money. If it's harder to borrow money, companies can't pay for workers. The stimulus checks helped create the inflation we have right now, which makes it even harder for companies to pay for things. The reason companies are hitting record profits right now is because of inflation, which makes it look like they are earning more money, but they are actually earning the same amount as before or less because money has less value

[@perezident7631]

If you worked in a restaurant honestly you should have just lied and said you do have some experience.

[@Hogo69]

Stay strong, big bro. I know a few people in similar positions. I’ve been there before as well. Just gotta keep busy and fit and not fall into a slump. Hopefully the economy gets better after the election.

[@Pacillac]

Definitely in a slump right now- im looking to move out of state and start fresh

[@jetd9716]

Tip. Do some side hustle loke pet sitting, yard work, car detailing or garage floor surface installer. I retired 2 yrs ago and glad I did, but I started a side hustle while working so Im doing that now and starting another one. You young kids cant just sit around and wait for things to come to you. Go out there and create your own job. This is the new reality now. GL on your job hunt.

[@ulisesibarguren125]

Fuck the current job market. Fuck 2024. I am in a similar situation. I wish you good luck.

[@wturner777]

You can try delivery jobs like Domino’s, Papa John’s, etc. They’ll hire you if they’re desperate for drivers. I delivered in a tourist area and made a killing during peak seasons.

[@eugenewolf7493]

Depends on where you live. States like California just forced business owners to pay minimum wage of $25, inadvertently forcing places like Pizza Hut and Little Ceasers to layoff all their delivery drivers. It’s just not possible for them to stay business with these arbitrary wage hikes.

[@SOG487]

And destroy your car in the process

[@wturner777]

@@SOG487 But when you’re desperate, you do what you gotta do. If you drive an old beater, it’s mostly been depreciated anyway, so that wouldn’t matter.

[@beastfromtheabyss]

​@@wturner777oh, it would matter. Can you afford the maintenance?

[@wturner777]

@@beastfromtheabyss Well if you can’t afford the maintenance, then you shouldn’t have a car in the first place.

[@2lazy4dis]

Did the same thing 2 months ago not knowing how hard it was. Now I’m running out of money.

[@Pacillac]

@@2lazy4dis Good luck mate

[@ryanharris3804]

Your email says your lazy

[@2lazy4dis]

@@ryanharris3804 That’s not my email lol

[@CosmicTron]

The current job market sucks, I'm 36 and currently unemployed as well. filled out several applications with several rejections, it has given me more time to work on my youtube channel. I'm getting close to the last requirement to be able to apply for monetization, but I think affiliate marketing may be the best route to go for now. I do odd jobs like moving furniture for people to make some money for the time being. And yeah I definitely think you should do the vlog stuff it will definitely help with watch hours. I'm not too far now from the 4000 watch hours I need.

[@Pacillac]

That’s awesome! Having an extra source of income is great

[@roxiesorrells4552]

Just remember your not alone, I am right there with you.

[@bugs389]

Thanks for posting and being real. People like myself need to see this to know we're not in it alone. ❤ The system is broken right now

[@Pacillac]

Yes thanks for watching

[@RossLemon]

I have never been more grateful to have a job than I do right now. I've been in the position of struggling to find a job on many occasions, but the 2024 job market seems to be insane.

[@Pacillac]

It's wild out here !!! yes

[@tuxedobowie887]

I'm in Canada and it's the same here. I applied to 200 jobs and heard back from 4. In my desperation, I applied to McDonald's as a janitor. I've never heard back. They kept reposting the job and I kept applying and being ignored. It's.rough out there. If you get a job, don't leave.

[@deasvail99]

Don't list any post secondary education on your resume. Pretend you barely got through high school.

[@dhaloh]

@@deasvail99 Does that help with getting a low-end, "regular" job like McDonalds or Home Depot? I applied to a Home Depot type company but listed a bunch of good things, certifications and extras, and was surprised when they rejected me, as did other similar companies. I'm starting to think I shouldn't have done that.

[@CriminalGameplay]

​@@dhalohThey don't want educated people that will leave once they finally find a good job. They want drones with nowhere else to go.

[@AB-bc9tf]

I’ve been unemployed since January 2023 I have a masters degree. The state that I work in also sucks even in the best job market for work.

[@Pacillac]

That’s terrible. I would have to use all my savings if I was unemployed that long

[@AB-bc9tf]

@@Pacillac I’m unfortunately getting certified mail from my mortgage lender. And it’s not to certify that I’m awesome. I have emptied any retirement and every month I’m grateful that I even have running water. Pretty soon it won’t matter if I apply for work because of all the nuanced things that go into working won’t be available running water to shower before working, the car to get to an interview, insurance on my car, etc. I shouldn’t have to live like this at 48. Honestly sometimes I ask God not to wake me up because I feel like everything’s falling apart and I can’t provide for myself.

[@Pacillac]

@@AB-bc9tf Praying for u. Are you familiar with youtube.com/@jackmorgan2.0?feature=shared He’s helped out peopke who are struggling. I’d like to send him your comment

[@Pacillac]

@@AB-bc9tf @jackmorgan_rlp

[@AB-bc9tf]

@@Pacillac I’ve never heard of him. I’m open to all the help I can get that’s on the level. I know God will come through but I just see the Red Sea in front of me (metaphorically) and it still hasn’t parted.

[@alwayssunnycali1700]

Dude best advice is to lie and then to fake it until you make it. Being a waiter is not rocket science, you’re a smart dude you’ll pick it up in 2 hours. Best advice find a restaurant that closed down and have a family/friend lie that they were your gm if references are asked. You can literally do this with almost any entry level job.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

You sound like a smart guy and you probably knew you would find a job pretty easy bny applying yourself. I appreciate you explaining how the outlook is, what I cannot relate to is all these "contract" jobs, I had full benefits and anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks of paid vacation a year for 28 years. I was not part of the "hustle culture" and give you young guys all the credit for being required to take part.

[@adamspencer5142]

I've been there, it sucks hard, but eventually it ends.

[@deagor4578]

Does it? 4 years after my bachelor, and still going..

[@SVAsianPhilippinesGo6858]

You're so handsome lol. 😉 Just saying. Good luck to you young man. I don't think you'll have trouble. Sending you good vibes. -From a 40-year-old in Cali and trying to find money as well haha.

[@Pacillac]

Hahah thank you

[@reconstructedrichard208]

I tried being a mover, where most of the work is during the summer where it gets 100+ degrees. it only paid $14 an hour normally, but i was gonna drive this massive box truck to make $18 an hour. It's a pain in the ass, everyone cuts you off, hard to park, even have to worry about tree branches damaging the truck. It did have tips though. I was willing to do all this to make a living so i could move out from my parents house and be independent yet they still didn't give me enough hours. If you can't get a job as a mover in 100 degree weather in the summer, what has it come to? Keep in mind this is after trying to get jobs with my 2 year degree and two certifications in computer networking. its really rough. to a comical degree

[@ssmd7449]

SAME!! I applied to this moving job that was just posted a week ago. I called him telling him I can come. He never called me back… WHY post an ad for help if your not wanting it ? Insanity

[@RellySmoove]

I had such a weird feeling about The Great Resignation….. this is the side-effect of that…. America is in a massive conundrum. We are tired of working and not getting ahead yet, when we can’t support ourselves we claw for job(s). Never ceases to make my brain hurt.

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

My husband works in propane and his company has the opposite problem. Trying to get people that actually want to work. They work for a day or two and decide it is too hard and quit or don't even bother coming in. I am glad I am old now because I don't think I would even know how to apply for a job these days.

[@Pacillac]

@@cackleberrycottage2340 Yes it is difficult to find quality people these days. Thats why they don’t bother investing in training or hiring/recruiters. Most candidates are low quality anyway

[@RedNilsen]

Get a job in HVAC. Perfect time any company will hire you this time of year

[@yt-user03561]

IF they are willing to train you. Most companies only want people who already have the experience. And if they don't then they have to go spend a fortune at a trade school to only learn the basics unless you are lucky enough to find a company that does apprenticeships. You don't just walk in and automatically become an HVAC tech, as much as I would love for that to be the case.

[@ruleaus7664]

But isn't it dangerous?

[@RedNilsen]

@@ruleaus7664 Not that dangerous tbh. More than some trades but much less than others

[@andyg4929]

This video really resonates with me as I have had to enter the job market again. I have over 12 years experience as a union electrician. I finally got hired as a part time stocker at the new Costco that just opened up near my house. And the only reason I got that job is because my wife is friends with one of the higher ups at Costco. So even with being a skilled tradesman I barely squeaked by getting a job I’m way over qualified for with nepotism. It’s insane out there. You seem like a smart kid, companies would be lucky to have you!

[@Pacillac]

Thanks for sharing

[@skye7690]

Thanks for video, i feel i'm alone in this job search and its "just me" ,and I realize its a lot bigger than just about me.

[@Djacob_]

Yeah. Employers want somebody with experience yet they want to pay you the bare minimum.

[@Pacillac]

True

[@TheDoomWizard]

It's a living nightmare.

[@stonesfan285]

go into construction for a few years until the job market turns around. you bust your behind but you make good money and have good insurance.

[@EddieOrlando]

I've been laid off since Dec 2023. 100s of applications sent. Several interviews, but no one his hiring (not me anyways lol). I've started my own business, also doing odd some jobs, and hoping for the best. Best of luck to everyone looking for gainful employment!!

[@Pacillac]

@@EddieOrlando Good luck Eddie

[@lngambino]

The job market is bad. No question about that. But what can we do. Well, I had to leave the country to find a job. Having 2 degrees, 1 diploma and 6 certificates wasn't enough I guess. I had applied to literally thousands and thousands of jobs. I still have most of the rejection notices in a folder. I don’t know why. Ha ha ha. I had to do something fast. So, I went to China and did a 1 year contract teaching ESL and now I'm in South Korea doing the same. This is my seventh year here. I never in a million years thought I'd be an English teacher after almost 20 years at HP. Sometimes a career change is the best move to make. At least it kept me from being homeless. I want to go back home to the US but It's not the right time.

[@Pacillac]

@@lngambino That’s fantastic! I’m glad that worked out

[@No._1_Karen]

That was my backup plan, too, since I did take three years of Mandarin at my university. I am wrapping up my Master’s degree in the next few months , then I will be free to leave this dumpster fire of a place. I knew damn good and well it didn’t matter how many degrees I had after I had gotten over the demoralizing trauma of not finding a job with my Bachelor’s after submitting thousands of applications. Went into the trades for a few years, and then back to University, and now I will be ready to leave the US for good after this.

[@Fogmaster1990]

I hate how these jobs take so long to let you know if you got the job or not. I applied for a position at Macy’s and it literally took over 30 days to send me an automated email just to tell me I didn’t get the job. It’s ridiculous.

[@Pacillac]

@@Fogmaster1990 They don’t want to waste any resources they don’t have to

[@jeremyandrews3292]

That's actually the best you can hope for. A lot of places won't even tell you that you didn't get the job, so you're expected to keep applying without ever knowing if you got a job or didn't get a job, with no feedback whatsoever to reassure you that you aren't just submitting applications into a black hole.

[@latinhellas6383]

The American dream used to be to start your own business.. The American dream didn't used to be to go deep into debt to live in a house, drive a car, receive health care, or attend classes at a university. The American dream didn't used to be slaving as an employee for somebody else. The American dream didn't used to be depending on government for basic resources and money. Why even look for a job? Go into your own business and make it on your own. Yeah, risk and planning, contract after contract after contract, doing your own accounting, filing your own taxes, etc.

[@jeremyt7752]

Biden’s beautiful America

[@brianasche6406]

Bidenomics. Inflation high pay low.

[@Greg-nq3pd]

@@brianasche6406 wages are outpacing inflation

[@rabd3721]

Explain precisely what Biden did to cause this young man's predicament.

[@Cognitoman]

@@Greg-nq3pd?

[@Cognitoman]

@@Greg-nq3pdit isn’t in Washington state at least by like 15%. Inflation is really at about 30%, overall and food and rent being higher

[@Sub5_77]

Man, I get calls and then they ghost me... Not a single "sorry we found someone else" etc. They have 0 respect for you...

[@savio8976]

God loves you man, find him and he will help you out! ❤️👍🙏

[@jimbobfisher8904]

nonsense go somewhere with your fairytales.

[@SubutaiKai]

Why you gotta preach that nonsense? God doesn't get you out of bed! You do! Be rational.

[@Mike-zy8in]

Go KZbin - are you a good person by living waters

[@jasonodell79er]

​@@jimbobfisher8904says the guy who probably believes in moon landings. Gtfo brainiac.

[@jasonodell79er]

​@@jimbobfisher8904 you're a doosher

[@pastsubstance2930]

I went through it in different routes. Did the traditional route of going to a top school with a science degree- qualified for a highschool required teaching job. Did americorps job- $3 an hour. Did the business route- extra work snd extra hard. It’s terrible if you have no experience. Did the internship to job pipeline- nope, they might extend the contract but it’s still not enough experience for an internal job referral (and that’s with all the networking inside the company). I’m out of ideas on how to get around it and I heard that getting a masters won’t make it easier. I went to job fairs, it’s basically a big ad for their company and that’s about it. I’m so tired. I really tried it all.

[@Pacillac]

@@pastsubstance2930 good luck man

[@patrickm7754]

Entry level postings asking for 5-8 years of experience and low pay is criminal. They are literally casting the fishing rod hoping someone senior is gonna become desperate and take it

[@Takless011]

I went the construction route recently. A lot of people in the field aren’t very smart (many are but a lot of them are bare bones effort or brains or both) so it’s a good way to stand out and learn some higher paying skills down the road. My dad’s advice and it’s actually true. He’s a project manager and he and I aren’t THAT smart. Just teachable and hardworking.

[@Pacillac]

@@Takless011 Thanks for the tip

[@Icarus47249fd]

I've always said this, it's about who you know. Just knowing the right person could land you a job even without experience. It's like good luck finding a job without any connection, you'll get reject after rejects. Also, 2024 is not particularly a good time for looking for jobs, the market is not doing well right now. There would've been no excuse if it was 2016-2019 when the market was doing well.

[@Pacillac]

@@Icarus47249fd I agree with everything. Unfortunately I don’t know many people and I just hide away in my parents house haha! I’m trying though

[@WayPastCool]

Been unemployed since March 2023. I've literally been ghosted/rejected from entry level positions like DISHWASHER/SANDWICH ARTIST/etc. Like I'm here applying for retail/grocery store jobs and nothing! Even had an automated interview at Panera Bread set up and i get a text the night before that it HAD TO BE CANCELED. Had this other interview and it went well!... only for then the person who interviewed me letting me know that the owners never informed them that they already hired someone else before and i'm like damn all it took was 1 new person?!

[@Finefoods5296]

I’m in the same Boat 😢

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

Same! I been unemployed since June 2023 and applied everywhere just for me to get shot down everytime. I go in person just for them to tell me that everything is online smh.