Why Finding A Job Feels Impossible Right Now

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[@HeadStronger-HS]

Ghost jobs should be illegal. Very demoralizing for job seekers.

[@danielmalinen6337]

Could be worse. Hidden jobs. In Finland, many workplaces no longer advertise their vacancies and the unemployed jobseekers desperately try to find these hidden jobs by sending applications to all possible companies where they can get a job and therefore even the law requires that the unemployed must apply for a job at any job even if they do not have the qualifications for that job. It's not practical and consumes resources, but governments have no desire to change the system because it's "American" and it makes the unemployed apply for as many jobs as possible which seems more efficient. At one point, there was an attempt to force companies to announce their vacancies, but the companies refused because announcing vacancies takes time.

[@Dan-n5h9m]

​@@danielmalinen6337wow....the lack of any human decency or respect from c0rporati0ns and the elite is staggering. They don't even see us as human beings.....they actively hate us..... Yet...they want us to be dedicated to them fully, bring work home unpaid, demand loyalty, talk about passion for their business...when they won't even pay anyone a living wage or give the smallest **** about our lives or finances...then they're surprised why everyone job hops or doesn't want to work anymore

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

I wouldn't turn to the government for a solution to this. I'm tired of things being illegal. What good is the government? What if there was a website that scored employers? I'm pretty sure there's enough data out there to figure out which employers are posting ghost jobs. The job board itself has this information. They could prioritize the companies that are actually hiring in job searches. Then they could boast their application to higher ratio.

[@PSOpwnage]

False advertising used to be a thing

[@watamatafoyu]

​​@@danielmalinen6337 As if taking time ever stopped companies from anything else. This is why laws are required. Because companies can make any excuse to screw people over.

[@SilverLinin_]

The fact you have to go through all of this JUST to live. Is ridiculous on it's own. beyond broken society.

[@zachbeall6810]

Entitled

[@SilverLinin_]

@zachbeall6810 me? Idk how not wanting to waste my life away working for a corporation and seen as a number on a spread sheet is being entitled but OK friend. I would love to be able to do stuff, enjoy life, travel, make my own food, and not be restricted by boundaries. But that won't happen in this life. Everything in this life requires money. Food, travel, shelter, relationships, family, education, everything. And working for $12 an hour because every job ghosts you even when you have education and experience, so you have to settle for less, which is beyond unfortunate.

[@zachbeall6810]

@@SilverLinin_ yes, you seem to think you are entitled to other people's money. It's up to you to stand out and prove your value if you want to work for someone or you can work for yourself.

[@SilverLinin_]

@zachbeall6810 huh? In what way do I think I'm entitled to others' money? I'm saying I went to school, got the knowledge, and worked in similar environments to get the experience, but somehow get rejected or ghosted, and I'm selfish for being dissatisfied with that? And i would love it if someone just gave me more than just a talk from the hr view to actually prove it. You have to be a troll... There is no way you can just say accept how shit this process is and not be a weirdo.

[@matthewsmith2362]

@@zachbeall6810I think the point was more of a gripe on how it’s BS this system is set up to extract the most energy from us in return for as little things or experiences as they can dish out. A lot of people are living a very small life and it suck is all. It’s not about money at all. Just a desire to have some kind of different system. Besides you seem to forget my friend, money has no owners only holders.

[@jonnySmashes]

"We're hiring" now days means if you like making enough to live with your parents or 3-5 room mates, we got a job for you!

[@socguy8077]

Good thing the tens of millions of illegal invaders the Demcrats and jewish NGOs are bringing into the country will do just that. Almost as if you're being replaced...

[@skinnytimmy1]

Even working full-time time with overtime every week

[@watamatafoyu]

Now families are moving in together.

[@MrSungjin0829]

FR

[@Malachi-x2s]

@@skinnytimmy1unfortunately yes

[@tee228]

back then it was.. apply for job > qualify for job > get hired nowadays.. stalk employees > gather intelligence on daughter of hiring manager > get her to fall in love with you > marry her > ask her to ask her father to bring you in > apply for job > gets hired even if unqualified

[@Thecak3isalie]

You're not lying. My girl's father is a postmaster. I do have a class A CDL. She blatantly suggested that I ask him to be front loaded as soon as the position opens. Obviously I am qualified, and I have absolutely been on the shit end of the stick for many years when it comes to job and career searching. But at this point in my life, I'm going to grab any connection I can get even if it's unfair.

[@tee228]

@@Thecak3isalie fair or unfair.. doesnt really matter. i'd do it. get it while you can. good luck

[@al-manasama8370]

Man.... This is fucking soulless. Not attacking you Vincent. You're helping us increase our chances in an impossible time. I just mean this whole situation and how we all ended up here is just soulless.

[@shermanngjazz]

After getting laid off from my first full time job last April, it's been a struggle since. Although I've been getting interviews lately, I still fell short of a job offer. The competition is just unreal right now.

[@goesrawr]

Same exact boat with you bud. Hoping we get out of this soon since its been a year now 😢

[@CJTranceAddiction]

And it's not even about how great of a worker you are. Why should they hire a NOBODY that can do the job when they can hire someone's family member or friend that can do the job? And I get it....they want to hire people they know. Unless you are a pro programmer or doctor, dentist....some sort of specialist where they NEED you, you're gonna have a hard time finding those brainless jobs that anyone can do.

[@alltruth881]

last April as in last year?

[@lopezbiglos]

Yea man. You and me. I was laid off January last year. And I’m still in the market looking for a full time job. I’ve never had to go over a year without a new job or offer. It’s completely different today May24’. It’s starting to frustrate me. Cuz they say “when you have a job, it’s easier to get a new job.” Lies!!!’ I feel your pain man…. I hope you find something soon!

[@Rheisler1475]

@@lopezbiglos start looking at your local temp agency. I did that when I was out of a job April of 23. Best decision I made during that time. I would still probably be on linkedin or indeed wasting my time if I did not do that.

[@BSGSV]

Tip for job seekers: beware of "recruiters" offering to find you a job. Their business model is to build up their repertoire of candidates using your resumes to make themselves attractive to companies who will hire them to do the work of filling job openings. But many of these recruiters are just incompetent hacks trying to build up their portfolio and really have no job lined up for you specifically. Even worse, they may try to stuff you in a role that is lucrative for them to fill but not great for you. You may want to work with one or two during your career, but just be aware they do NOT work for you and do not have your interests as their focus. As Vincent said, your best route is to find a contact inside the company you can use.

[@dearyvettetn4489]

A lot of them don’t know geography either. I’m so tired of being reached out to by recruiters who know my name and my email or phone number and my qualifications, but not where I’m located. The positions they are contacting me about are not even in the state I live in, and NO!😡 I’m not willing to relocate 🙄

[@davidcarp5935]

They worked for me, multiple times for finance roles.

[@Kimberly_Sparkles]

@@davidcarp5935 Yes, in NYC and finance, I have found them super effective. I can imagine in less employment rich markets, they are less feasible.

[@yasinali3754]

Some are from the United Kingdom and India

[@TheRenegadeStarr]

Yup I used a temp agency for job recruiting back in college and never used one again. Huge waste of time and I’m sure they sold my information.

[@MrRoaringRiot]

Bosses: “I don't understand why people aren't working much anymore..” Entry Level Job: - Master’s Degree - 3 Years Experience Preferred - Must be able to maintain positive and professional attitude - Must be able to carry 50 tons of paperwork - Assisting people and co-workers - Work within a team environment - Must work FULL-TIME (Required) Payrate: $15-16/hr

[@Timenaught]

-This is a temporary position -2% raises every five years -opportunity for promotion in 25 years

[@ulizez89]

It's worse! I have those requirements and would take that entry level job right now. And yet... nothing.

[@KRobinson-ko1ne]

I will never understand why part time hiring is even allowed At the end of the day all employers expect you to be available full time and if you have another job you’re at risk of losing at least one

[@Zach-sg5uu]

Sh!t I would take 10 an hour! Just to make money & move up from there!

[@PODSMPSG1]

Definitely. 5 years experience too a lot of the time. Also speak 3-5 languages.

[@jadelynelle218]

Let's not forget that "entry level" jobs aren't entry level anymore. There's no training, it requires years of experience and there's a knowledge "paywall". Nobody wants to give anyone a chance to prove themselves; skills can be taught, hire personality and values...they hire resumes and not people...if they're even hiring.

[@latoyawatts168]

I sooo agree about the no one wanna training anymore most of us ARE hands on

[@castleai9551]

That’s the problem, seeing most vacancy ads stating that experience in a similar role is a must just shows that no one wants to take the burden of helping someone start their career. I completed my studies early this year and have a professional membership but I’m constantly being rejected for jobs due to only having voluntary experience in the field. By now I could be fully trained and competent but I’m still applying for jobs and having them all waste my time. I’m starting to believe I’m living in the matrix’s where all jobs are fake and other people are all NPCs.

[@queendibz]

This, I've been jobsearching for months and thought I'd might as well try and get a minimum wage coffee shop job. Nope! Almost every coffee shop job /required/ a minimum of 2 years experience as a coffee barista. They weren't even fancy spaces. It sucks.

[@jashdelacruz2246]

This is EXACTLY what I need right now. Not those motivational "do not give up" clichés or "breathing exercises". I had been in panic attack the whole day, listened to calming music on Spotify, listened to podcast, until I ended up in YT looking for help. Nothing calmed me down until this video. I needed facts why nothing is working for 2 years!!! Not motivational sh*t because those speeches can't solve the fact that I've been jobless for 2 years!!

[@Ddeath.Eaterr]

I agree

[@FrancoMorales-n7u]

I am completely unashamed to say that I despise these 'do not give up' bullshit motivation things with a burning passion. They absolutely do NOT help you in getting a job because they are just empty words. In fact, it can come off as so extremely shallow and callous when there are people out there who are not eating enough and are close to homelessness. We would rather hear the hard truth that we're going to be unemployed for a very long time. It's actually more comforting and helps us accept the reality of the situation.

[@droopsie1]

Were you able to find a job?

[@kris6619]

For me its been over a year now its seriously depressing

[@jashdelacruz2246]

@@droopsie1 No. I just accepted it and stopped looking for now. I felt like I was already losing my mind so I asked my husband to let me stop looking for some time before I lose the last string of sanity I have. I'll resume next year. I just can't anymore right now.

[@TonyGue]

Everytime i hear politicians say "unemployment is at an all time low" when that is a blantant lie and extremely misleading

[@rainick]

Of course if you vote for the politicians on the opposite side when they get in power they'll be saying the exact same thing acting like they did something.

[@divine_godis]

Politician = Person who lies and misleads the public!

[@donlunford3769]

They are talking about the people currently working 😅

[@Bob-lr2xp]

The employment rate still is worse than pre-covid numbers.

[@Cruzer871]

@@donlunford3769that makes no fucking sense at all lmaoo

[@DarrenRivey]

Managers hire previous employees and employee referrals. Eliminates 98% of hopeful applicants.

[@VincentChan]

it's true

[@againstthegraingolf301]

98% seems ridiculously high

[@JessicaHicks]

Very true

[@KevinO-h7m]

It's true, I got lucky

[@Mack9077]

Yea, this is why you need to network. Almost every job I’ve ever had came from someone I knew

[@LaughingRam]

20+ years in software engineering and haven’t had a single response to over 100 applications. Used to take 1 month to find a new job. The market is weird right now.

[@1234kingconan]

Over 1000 from me. Lots of interviews but would’ve preferred no interviews compared to some of the horrible interviews I’ve had. They used to be nice. Not anymore.

[@ylberinabdullahu9220]

Another idea. Create a software something that’s trendy, and that the young people will definitely want to use today.

[@GameFuMaster]

most responses i've had are unsuccessful. i used to at least get enquiries for every few resume sent out

[@LaughingRam]

@@GameFuMaster same. I worked at some big names in both casino and health insurance sector. Before covid, I had an almost 100% successful response rate on applications. Of the interviews, I got offers 90% of the time with “we cant afford you” usually making up the other 10%. After covid, it is the opposite. In fact, I even gimped my resume by cutting off half my experience to apply for mid level jobs and still no responses.

[@GameFuMaster]

@@LaughingRam yeah I got a "we can't afford you" as well. I might have to just drop the asking price, as long as it's remote, and wait it out

[@devinhohtx]

This video really resonated with me because I was also a QA engineer who was laid off. It took me an entire year to land a new gig. I knew that the opportunity cost would be too great if I spent 40+ hours/wk working at a restaurant, so I decided to go part-time while searching for a job in my downtime. It was extremely stressful because I thought that by month 3 or 4 that I'd find the perfect role... It's tough out there, but you 1000% need to network both in-person as well as online vs LinkedIn. Definitely make sure you get referrals and make sure your resume matches all of the keywords (i.e. technologies, methodologies, actionable words, and coding languages).

[@watamatafoyu]

The US is not a meritocracy anymore, but nepotacracy.

[@sammiesmith3454]

It is just ridiculous that we have to go out of our way to politic just to get a job smh we should not be allowing schmoozing to be needed for a job

[@GameFuMaster]

QA as well. i think QA is probably one of the first tech jobs to go. definitely looking to branch off now

[@outtheredude]

So, basically, become a full-time cyber-stalker to get a nepo-job. That's so messed up.

[@JamesVestal-dz5qm]

I got accused of cyber stalking because of my past job search efforts. I just thought I was marketing my whole self.

[@ulizez89]

Yeah, if a complete stranger reaches out to me for a job... that goes into que "not hiring this guy" pile.

[@sauce8545]

@@ulizez89so you personally know everyone you hire? That’s incredible

[@sauce8545]

@@ulizez89every boss I’ve ever worked for or met was a stranger when I met them. I don’t like working with people I know it’s definitely conflict of interest

[@flobba123]

i feel like i gotta learn rocket science to get a job at mcdonalds

[@1kctzzz-mu2wv]

fr 😂

[@nottomclancy2439]

Where are all those internet jerbs they were talking about? I was supposed to be some sort of tec wizard, but tec only enslaved me and now I own nothing and I am NOT happy about it.

[@tee228]

its gettin there. in cali its 20/hr for fast food workers. that means requirements goin up and youll need a bachelors to flip burgers

[@camerontorres18]

12$ An Hour I Quit

[@tortusthegameexplorer7016]

But when you finally do, you will still not get hired because you're too over-qualified now. :p

[@jennifertarin4707]

If an application requires a previous salary, i always put 0.00 because it is none of their business how much previois employers have paid me and as you mentioned, they will use it against me. I wish more people knew this information

[@jamesballard6564]

I usually say available upon request if it's freeform.

[@spyscy]

I love that it’s illegal in California to ask this

[@genesiscabal1151]

I do the same when they ask my current salary and since I'm unemployed is 0.00

[@burgundian-peanuts]

@@HLB512 There's no database of salaries, dude. Why are you spreading misinformation?

[@happysloth3208]

⁠@@spyscy really? Because they still ask it for me lol. 😂

[@FangerZero]

I think any company found listing a ghost job should be fined $500k

[@TheOutcastsForum]

$500K for every person that applied for that ghost position.

[@ScottWarner86]

Also guys/gals use a free Google voice number on ur resume. I found out hard way, put my real # in there, and get spam texts now :/

[@millyb664]

Is seriously demoralizing they will lie straight to your face and then never get back put them in prison, they don't think people is needing this and they just making us waste our time

[@Haedesthings6]

Honestly a great idea.

[@zachanikwano]

Either per infraction or it should be scaled percentage fine to the income of the company. To really make it hurt for the big guys... Since a 500k fine ain't going to hurt Tesla...

[@alphacentauri8083]

This ghosting trend has reached meteoric levels. I have a solid resume and interview really well, but what I have experienced lately is bizarre. I've had several interviews that exceeded the one hour time slot by like thirty + minutes because the hiring manager thought we had such a great connection. I'm referring to hiring managers appearing so laid back that they began talking about their hobbies, passions, and things we have in common. Next steps were followed up the "you'll definitely be hearing from me next week for a face to face meeting, etc." Next week comes around and all I get is complete radio silence! Not even an email response from the hiring manager or the recruiter. Everything goes to voice mail right away. I feel sorry for people in between jobs who need to pay bills. My situation is different because I have some serious bank with zero bills on my plate, so I can play this game for a long time.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

Sounds like online dating.

[@rileyschroeder8560]

Damn it feels better to see I'm not the only one this is happening to, that's happened to me 3 times in the last few months and I always see the position reposted on LinkedIn in the following days

[@alphacentauri8083]

@@rileyschroeder8560 So, I applied for a position on LinkedIn two weeks ago and I happen to know one of the higher ups in the sales department within the company. I told him earlier this week that I applied for the position in question and his response was, "uh?? That position has already been filled. The offer was accepted a while back!" He apparently wasn't even aware of the games his HR department is playing.

[@1234kingconan]

I had 7 interviews for one job before. They wanted an 8th one and I cut them off. Maybe I should’ve done it.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

@@1234kingconan no you should have walked after they wanted a third interview unless you’re applying to be their new CEO. 8 interviews is utter insanity.

[@AlexMourning5635]

I really don't want to be defeatist, but what's the point anymore? Something's got to give, and I don't think that's going to be pretty. I get phone screenings, then ghosted, then see the same job I applied for posted right back up. I just want to stay home with my pets and make inspiring art or just enjoy things others make, man. I'm not built for hustle culture and cut-throat gig economies that we seem to be heading for. This world just burns me out until I have nothing left to give. I'm so tired.

[@nottomclancy2439]

In the same boat. I have NO interest in this endless competitive grind. I've grinded in video games enough to know, that it's not worth it once you get the thing you wanted. Be it huge amounts of money, or different partners or piles of stuff that I don't need...or status.

[@frederika3013]

Maybe we have to learn to grow our own food, build tiny homes and learn krya yoga and fasting if we want to survive this corporate takeover of the worlds resources.

[@jadelynelle218]

This is my personality too, Alex. I feel for you and I'm sorry you're going through this.

[@jaslyn5501]

Same…this rat race seems so pointless

[@theia1653]

I envy those that live in villages and shepherd.

[@KevinEF]

Applied to 600 jobs in the past 3 weeks. Literally applying to every job that comes out in my area + remote + relocation. Update: I found a job that pays me 50% more than my last!

[@pueohoot543]

Bro it’s crazy that even if you interview with flying colors and are a great fit, they will hire someone more malleable and less inspired. I’ve seen it happen at every institution I’ve switched to for last year over 5times. Hiring a younger, less educated, less motivated individual and some them didn’t last longer than three months there either. Crazy

[@EntertainingEconomistLLC]

Good luck, I gave up

[@KevinEF]

@EntertainingEconomistLLC before I got about 3 interviews. Now, after adjusting my resume and adding cover letters, I have 7 coming up next week. I took what he said in the video and started looking up the websites for specific companies, unis, orgs, and local gov't then applied.

[@mattvarner5825]

Good luck to you but I'd recommended applying in your local market only. AI is probably filtering you out based on that. If it's not, the recruiter will prefer candidates in their market that have local connections.

[@KevinEF]

@@mattvarner5825 I agree with you 100%, but I have already applied to every software engineer role in the area. There aren't that many in the Midwest.

[@jahbless2114]

unemployed gang 🥺

[@Liam-iv7wk]

Yeah 🤔. It's been a mixed blessing though, it's not all bad.

[@bobby5678-ck2tc]

yep at 34 i have to go back to school to go into trades after finishing my highschool since all the jobs i used to be able to get now go to illegals it's great that being poor we are always the ones that keep getting attacked all the time.

[@daveyc6685]

Me too as of last week 😅 gang

[@chaya973]

Same. Twice this year. Never been laid off in 20 years.

[@TrentsOutdoorTreks]

4.5 months unemployed, 201 résumés sent, and only two interviews.

[@mattvarner5825]

If you are in college now, please understand that you are not there to get an education. You are there to develop a network of people you know and alumni who can help you with these kinds of things

[@kaylachristenson9664]

Same with the first job you do get - view it as further learning and networking and take it all in! It’s always been about networking, that’s never really changed but I think college brochures started selling kids another idea unfortunately.

[@mattvarner5825]

@@kaylachristenson9664 yeah I think the idealistic version of college that gets sold to a lot of us is that you learn useful skills for your career and your merit matter when you get to the workplace. There's a lot of kids out there (like me) that were really "good at school" but never got that understanding of how important social dynamics are to your potential opportunities. The fact that I have a sociology degree and failed to learn that is not lost on me 😅

[@kaylachristenson9664]

@@mattvarner5825 it’s so true, but I think as the cost of college has increased and it has become so much more expected it does feel predatory in a lot of ways. It really is about the education and the networking but it can be hard to do those when you may be working a lot and stressed about loans. Like merit matters but someone liking you or seeing you as having value matters more it’s just yeah kind of a harsh reality after a few years of so much idealistic thinking

[@looksmatteronly]

Network with a bunch of brokies who can't get a job too. Yeah that's a good idea lol

[@IM-qy7mf]

@@looksmatteronly Thank you. These people are so clueless.

[@SveGuacamole]

Finding a job, life partner, affordable property... you name it. Everything looks to be out of your reach and serms to be a luxury not a life basic.

[@cosmicreef5858]

you are NOT "looking" for partners That is a mental illness that needs to be treated A partner COMES to you! There is no other way!

[@Pritha879]

Agree.. having and raising a kid . College.. The normal is becoming difficult to have

[@1234kingconan]

Georgia guidestones

[@Jake-sk5wm]

By design it appears sadly. The elites look at us as slaves. As long as the mega corps are doing well they could give a rats ass about the well being of the regular citizens. The dems will never admit we’re in a recession at the moment, and it’s only going to get far far worse once AI really blows up. Millions of people are going to be educated with college degrees that will have no use due to automation. Not to mention the MILLIONS of illegal immigrants pouring into our country, whom will probably end up willingly working at slave wages. It really feels like a deliberate attack on the middle class.

[@BlackStar0088]

You will own nothing and be happy.

[@Bradlanpher]

I was laid off in March, I have 2 bachelor's degrees in prominent fields, I've never been unemployed for more than a week since I've been an adult, a really impressive resume and yet I'm getting told I'm over qualified or just not getting calls back at all. It's ridiculous. Employers constantly complain that no one wants to work anymore...Yet I'm right fucking here. Ready to work right now.

[@christopherhorrell]

I'm in the same boat. Laid off in March and have put out tons of applications with most of them coming back to me with a "We have found another candidate" or "This position is not a good fit for you." with no interview, no interaction, nothing. It's incredibly frustrating.

[@gauloise6442]

The middle has been hallowed out. Once you hit a certain level of expertise (and therefore money), they get rid of you to hire a new 20-something who will work ridiculously long hours for cheap. A lot of small to medium firms (which is a huge bulk of employers) are basically the owner/a handful of senior management and a bunch of entry level people doing what used to be skilled, mid to senior level work. Also, living in the USA, globalization is against you. I used to do the digital nomad thing, so I could give competitive rates and get jobs from all over the world. I had to move back to the USA, and unfortunately, very few countries pay rates that will lead to even living a middle class/working class life, so you are forced to only pitch to USA, but the USA is outsourcing these jobs to people overseas.

[@sammiesmith3454]

I see folks say this while all of us 20 somethings are unemployed with one of the major reasons being that we don't have experience lol

[@gauloise6442]

@@sammiesmith3454 Here's the secret: Apply for low-paid internships, while being subsidized by the Bankd of Mom and Dad. If you are compliant and exploitable enough they will give you a lowpaid entry level job. and work you to death. That is if the thirtysomething who is severely underpaid ever quits that entrylevel job.

[@1234kingconan]

USA is sending its own money overseas. Very weird

[@1234kingconan]

@@sammiesmith3454nobody is employed right now

[@QWERTY-hl6wm]

It’s so true, me at 29 was doing a job of our experienced pharmacist who was doing it for past 20 years and they paid me an entry level ☠️

[@peterd788]

The worst time to look for work is when you need a job.

[@Comm0ut]

Your post was better than the video.

[@genesiscabal1151]

Yes, because they think they can manipulate you easier. In that case they have all the chances to win and no negotiation.

[@brennonpowers9706]

This is probably the best advice people can hear. The best strategy is to ALWAYS be applying, ALWAYS be looking for new opportunities, and be learning new skills. You don't have to buy a course or take every job you get an interview to, or even take the interview if you get one, but you should have the option in case anything happens.

[@KBlade1]

The best time is when you already have a job!

[@Rlucas198823]

​@@KBlade1 Exactly

[@thomasanderson2551]

I've genuinely poured my heart into finding work and I can't. I have over ten years of experience in my field, am very easy to work with, and no criminal background. My last project I was able to raise $800k for a charity in a just under six months. Going back to being a line cook and covered in grease all day I guess. So, so, so over everything.

[@Moth1337]

good luck man

[@TheRenegadeStarr]

Same, myself and so many ppl I know are working in the food business to get by right now and are absolutely miserable doing it. Under paid, over worked, and smelling like food.

[@gruposigma1]

Damn Feels like the only choice right now

[@jadelynelle218]

This shit makes people sue of side al. I'm sorry to hear this, I'm happy you're hanging in there.

[@shizz_93]

Economy is dying housing market is crashing, rental market unaffordable, jobs are almost impossible to find

[@thatguyinelnorte]

learn to job hunt like as hacker

[@Windycajr]

Housing market is not crashing lol

[@wulfsorenson8859]

@@Windycajrunfortunately it is not

[@benfelps]

housing market is crashing? where?

[@johnlevel30calhoun23]

Facts! The economy is in the toilet 🚽

[@ninabeena83]

I really appreciate this video. Currently severely underemployed and underpaid - at a contractor for a governmental agency nonetheless - as a temp, 6mo in with no prospect of a permanent role or benefits. Needless to day my last day is the end of this month because…..THE OPPORTUNITY COST! Every single time I mention it to the people who believe “some job is better than no job,” they just don’t get it. I could be at home really focusing on networking and tailoring my resume for the roles that fit my skillset as opposed to doing this menial, intern-level tasking I currently do, to make $400/week. Hell, I could be delivering food or groceries for less hours a day and make the same or more. It is ridiculous but I’m going to send them this video in response now because I am sick of it. All of it.

[@watamatafoyu]

Why not deliver food and groceries for less time and then work on finding a better job?

[@queenofhearts1138]

I've been right at home for 6mo. Can I get a job at Walmart? Maybe, sure. Can I work at McDonald's? Maybe, sure. But if the job I just lost for $21 didn't do it, how can I work for $16? When I apply for basic entry level stuff, I don't get it bc I'm over qualified. So I'm overqualified for basic entry level but not good enough for regular work where does it leave us??

[@_Nay_Nay]

I got a job yesterday out of sheer luck. I had applied for over 500 jobs in the span of five months and only got three interviews.

[@burgundian-peanuts]

Not sheer luck. You applied to 500 jobs and ended up getting a job. You have successfully played the numbers game.

[@_Nay_Nay]

@@burgundian-peanuts it depends on how you look at it. 3 interviews out of 500 applications is less than a percent (0.6%). So while you aren't technically wrong. It still feels like a hell of a lot of luck.

[@mad17196]

@@_Nay_Nay Send some of that energy my way, please! I'm in the same boat🙃

[@vestelioncoder388]

Im 23 and I had enough of those false entry level jobs. I had a few interviews and they were like "I can see a lack of experience on your CV blah blah blah" OH SORRY I WAS BUSY BEING A FUCKING STUDENT

[@veronicaadkinson5373]

Ive never experienced having such a hard time finding a job as i have now. I have a wide skillset. Its pretty depressing i can't even land a measely waitressing job, or job at home depot or walmart even.

[@SharraAmanda]

same!!!

[@purplemoon7361]

I’m entering the job market and I’m on my way to a college degree. I don’t have much time for job hunting but no luck yet, even if I have hours of volunteer service and I’m committed as hell. it’s scary to hear these things, it needs to stop.

[@AlderaansRanger]

Same. Been applying to Home Depot and I make it to the 2nd stage and get told the position was filled that day. I’ve experienced this with 3 positions now through Home Depot.

[@claudiajuarez5429]

Skills don't matter anymore.

[@johnlevel30calhoun23]

This is how 2008 was!! We were in a recession that year and you couldn’t get a job! We are in a recession folks it’s gonna get tougher out here!

[@ArtMiser]

I once tried to work at a store and was told that there were no positions, but the clerk who was Indian gave it to another Indian who asked for a job. Not all businesses are like this but a lot of times I noticed that once one ethnicity is in the door, they only refer their own friends and family, until the whole staff is one ethnicity, in my case, Indian.

[@geigertec5921]

You should have pretended to be an Indian.

[@Moth1337]

should have started speaking their language to fit in

[@Sovereign1-yv2kn]

sorry this happened to you and ignore the emotionally unintelligent responses.

[@allenh3262]

Youre late

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

I wanted to work at a boba tea shop or at least try my luck. My mom took one look at the workers there and she saw they were all Korean and immediately let me know I have no chance. They hire their own. The Indians who work together will NOT hire you. Sometimes it’s their own family members/relatives

[@mbank3832]

ghost job posting should be illegal, but oh yea, big corporations are protect, who have time to look after average normies anyway ? lmao

[@jonnywick4402]

We should post names of those companies because I just find a JD post near a freeway thay they hiring but the point is they are not. Other companies are giving 2 weeks away interviews I am like wtf if theres people ready to work why wait...

[@RS-we1tm]

manager: “why should i hire you?” applicant: “because you’re hiring…?”👀

[@okorochukwunonso2563]

lol

[@AugerHybrid]

😂

[@kevinb1594]

Worse: Why do you want to work here? ... Because I need money to live?

[@rohanutep81]

@@kevinb1594bills and mortgages to pay😂😂😂

[@malcolmbailey1737]

Cold☠️☠️☠️

[@aceofspades9503]

Another statistic in play is that a number of people are working two jobs to make ends meet. Which means that an unemployed person is not just competing with other unemployed people, or people looking to leave their job, but are also competing with people who are considered employed and are planning on keeping their current job.

[@psnisy1234]

It feels impossible to get a LIVEABLE WAGE job. Not a minimum wage job.

[@IVvOOvVI]

The minimum wage in California is now 20 bucks

[@Love2Banime]

@@IVvOOvVIand yet, most jobs have the salaries at $17 still.

[@AlexMourning5635]

@@IVvOOvVI And suddenly the amount of jobs offering just under 40 hours/week so they can pay under $20/hour skyrockets.

[@IVvOOvVI]

@@AlexMourning5635 I am not sure how many of those jobs have increased, but you can create a filter so you can only view the kind of jobs that you want. I don’t think about the jobs that I don’t want I think about jobs that I want and I search for those. I know it takes a lot of patience and sometimes you wanna give up but don’t give up don’t ever give up on yourself because you’re worth it OK just listen to me because I am doing exactly that and I’ve seen some good jobs and I’m still waiting to see the outcome of it. I don’t want to say anything in advance because right now I’m in the process and I’m in the thick of it right Now. Just like you guys so hang in there and this update each other if we have any positive developments actually, if you have any tips, we would love to hear it as well.

[@1kctzzz-mu2wv]

@@IVvOOvVIdam here in indiana that’s really good 😅

[@uzbeksniperyt]

I am a man, and I am not ashamed I cried after watching this video. I spent 5 years to study in the UK, paid more than 60 thousand pounds, and after hundreds of hundreds applications rejected, then this video reveals why am I not in the right place. Brother, I am broken, I just want to disappear, because I am tired. There is no hope any more inside of me. But I hope someone like myself can achieve better than my luck left me.

[@WJTM88]

please hang in there the feeling you mention is shared by so many we got to try to hang in there it hurts so bad I know you can't sleep, eat, even your digestive system is impacted

[@Lykkos-321]

@@WJTM88I can’t even focus bro

[@Collectionretro2000]

I feel the same way.. im supposed to do all of this nonsense that our grandparents didnt have to do? No. I just want it all to end.

[@Smile200-z4y]

Paying to get a job. So dystopian.

[@Yasmine91646]

Not only is it impossible to get a job, it’s almost impossible to find one that will pay you enough to buy a damn house! If you’re not a scientist, doctor, engineer, or in finance then you can say goodbye to buying a house

[@fuckshit8208]

My partner and I make around $200k combined household income in a HCOL area and will probably never be able to afford our own home. Everything we make just goes to student loans/rent/living expenses and probably will for the next 30+ years until we reach retirement age.

[@Nature-ep5cu]

Why buy a house in this economy if u are not paying cash for it or have money saved up in the bank.

[@marcopolo3109]

​@@fuckshit8208why do you think you can't buy a house? With that combined salary is possible. There's houses that sells in the range of $150k to $250k in the USA. You can apply for a mortgage too with that income.

[@Roastpeef]

who told you scientists can afford more than 2 meals in a day..

[@perom0612]

Me an unemployed engineer: 🧍‍♂

[@kevinb1594]

Yeah and if you are a introvert ie most people who work in tech and happen to hate people in general and or / value your privacy - this strategy is absolute torture. LinkedIn should NOT be part of the job search process.

[@turtle522]

Referrals. Son applied for 7 jobs at 2 companies in November. Engineering. Received two interviews. No offer. A couple weeks later he received a request to interview for a job he never applied for at one of the companies. OK. Interviewed. Seemed like a great interview. Unofficial offered the job the day after the interview. Official offer came a week later after HR approved. The job was with a company he had his summer internship with. His internship manager knew the interviewing manager. Hope that helps someone out there. Good luck to all.

[@Autotad]

Unemployment only counts people getting unemployment benefits. Once you use up your unemployment benefits in 6mo or whatever, you’re no longer counted. Pretty sure there’s a fair amount of people that fall into this category.

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

That is simply not true. I don't know why people keep saying that nonsense. The video explained who gets counted. They count people who don't have a job and who are seeking work.

[@Autotad]

@@FreedomTalkMedia how are they tracking that? I lost my unemployment benefits months ago and I no longer report my employment/job search status anymore. When I qualified for unemployment, the questionnaire specifically asks if I was able to work/looking for work/etc but now they have no idea if I’m searching still, not searching, or employed.

[@statusquoreject]

@@FreedomTalkMedia you're incorrect. that's not how unemployment is calculated.

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

Here -- This is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website and how they define if someone is unemployed. They conduce a survey and look for certain criteria. Notice it does not mention unemployment insurance: In the Current Population Survey, people are classified as unemployed if they meet all of the following criteria: They were not employed during the survey reference week. They were available for work during the survey reference week, except for temporary illness. They made at least one specific, active effort to find a job during the 4-week period ending with the survey reference week (see active job search methods) OR they were temporarily laid off and expecting to be recalled to their job.

[@Autotad]

@@FreedomTalkMedia I’m familiar with these questions as they are part of the survey when applying for unemployment insurance. But, I am still unemployed and no longer completing this survey nor am I able to. I am still actively looking for work. How are they tracking my employment status?

[@FindingGod365]

I feel bad for young people these days. It's terrible.

[@w9s992]

yup I spend 5 years in college just to be broke

[@1kctzzz-mu2wv]

18 years old and been searching for a job since 16

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

We’re all screwed- signed a gen z

[@lolololXDrofl]

@@jaymoniezozwendys was actually fun for me and I might go back as well

[@Sean08070]

I graduated college a few months ago I started off super excited. I’ve been suicidal since I graduated (I’m getting help). But it’s great when my family questions my willingness to work I literally apply to probably 30 jobs a day. All I hear back from are commission based roles. I have a part time job I get paid $500 over 32 hours of work in a 2 day span (every other week).

[@moonman9504]

Been unemployed for almost a year and I can barely survive anymore, I keep trying to find work and do everything I can possibly do to support myself and I’m getting more depressed

[@xfiles4792]

1. It's sad that applying for jobs today is more about placating an HR minion rather than conveying skills and experience. The reality is that no one is going to read your resume. It will be scanned and software will compare key words to determine your fit. HR people know zero about your skills and abilities. 2. HR people are lazy. Many companies now require you go to their website and retype in your whole resume so that HR can skip the scanning step and get back to texting their friends. 3. Recent articles show that companies are putting out fake job ads (in order to look like they are growing to attract investors). 4. Most jobs today don't even cover the cost of rent and it's not getting better. I am seriously considering moving overseas and living off my investments. There are several countries where you can live like a king on $1200-1400 per month, taxes and crime are low, and people speak English. The Island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean is at the top of my list.

[@ShinobiSpetz47]

You can't escape WW3. Good luck

[@clarmso]

Nowadays, I would not accept a connection request *without a message* unless I work/worked with them or interacted with them previously. There are plenty of spam connection requests nowadays. Please include a short note to introduce yourself in your connection request so that I know that yours isn't spam.

[@jennifertarin4707]

Also, don't spam random people with messages, especially if you only have a remote connection. It's just all kinds of weird. I've reached out to people I know, and the answer is always I can't help you, so I no longer bother

[@jadelynelle218]

@@jennifertarin4707 Very likely in similar boats as us 🤣

[@cecilemayor4037]

Do you honestly think a real person working at a specific company will be happy to refer any random 4th degree LinkedIn contact of theirs to their employer? I would not feel comfortable doing this, just because I share a love for pineapple pizza with them …..

[@jadelynelle218]

It's stalkerish and would make me feel uneasy.

[@Seminooos]

I barely even try to look anymore. It’s truly a miserable life when you have no job and have no money.

[@RedroseonYT]

This is why I will NEVER again work for anyone else but ME. These companies expect me to be loyal to them while they do that? I am so glad I am working on my goals and not someone else’s.

[@FaithDow]

Something he doesn't mention while he's peddling PRODUCTS are the discriminatory hiring practices of these companies, their lobbying to move jobs outside the US, the tax incentives they get for hiring foreigners, the H1-B, J1, etc visa scams and that posting (fake) job listings also serves to meet Labor Dept requirements.

[@alexbr550]

That is me right now, the restaurant I worked at closed in December of 2023. They let us know a day before New Year's, its been crap trying to find work. I have an interview tomorrow, hopefully I get it.

[@danielobio]

did u get it?

[@moritamikamikara3879]

Fuck this world man, I don't want to have to stalk random people just to get some work.

[@1234kingconan]

They love to lay you off right after you sign a lease. And then tell you they’re only laying people off because they “overhired”. Those people have a special place in hell.

[@laurenpatch4017]

Happened to me :,)

[@capulater]

In a crappy economy, people with PhDs start applying and taking jobs that requires a masters degree. People with a masters start taking jobs that requires a bachelor. Bachelor takes Associates. Associates takes high school diploma. High school diploma takes...... Hey, you wanna be a janitor? Gonna need a bachelors with 15 years of experience.

[@I_Am_Kayyy]

Back in 2021-2022 it took me 8 months to find a job. I was at that job for about 8-9 months, but the office closed down this January. It’s been 3 months and I feel like I’m going through the same thing all over again. Every day, I’m on my computer from sunrise to sunset putting in applications. I’m pretty sure I’ve applied to well over 200+ jobs at this point and it’s very frustrating and stressful to the point where I’m losing sleep over it. I feel like I’m just surviving on auto pilot and not truly living and being happy…

[@stephaniec3022]

Even with networking the way you lay out I'm STILL struggling. I have made great connections and had great conversations but no opportunities. I haven't gotten anyone to refer me since I'm stuck in the "how do I get experience when entry-level requires so much" boat

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

Okay, I definitely learned a lot from this video. I had no idea so many unemployed people are not counted toward the unemployment rate.

[@VincentChan]

glad you found it helpful! What else did you learn?

[@MRSketch09]

@@VincentChan My key take away is, we got a f--ked up system in America, that is utterly broken.

[@angelcrush3320]

to be honest, it's almost the same over here in germany 😢

[@user-zq1um1mf1s]

Yeah and it's like how many people that are fresh out of college and haven't been able to get a job receive unemployment? Idk if that's even possible, and those people wouldn't be counted at all towards the unemployment rate because of it, and many people that are having issues getting a job today are those very people, so go figure.

[@SPNSO-js4hx]

Automated Tracking System software weeds out a lot of resumes sent in online before a real HR employee even sees any of the resumes.

[@ash5864]

This is not entirely true. This is mainly true for very large companies that receive thousands of resumes per post. The large majority of companies have a traditional ATS with a recruiter/sourcer reviewing resumes.

[@boonsaplenty3924]

​@@ash5864 Do you have a source for the specific claim that a majority or more of employers using ATS have a human reviewer? Because I'd like to read it if so

[@rae.designs]

Should be illegal

[@rhonnieminnie]

​@boonsaplenty3924 I've been a recruiter for 10 years. ATS don't have the capacity to reject candidates unless there are qualifying questions on the application. If not, its a human that has to trigger a rejection email being sent. We are able to search for keywords to find matches. But we still have to read the resume to reject. I have used the major ats.

[@jayknight139]

It should be illegal to post jobs if you do not intend to hire. it should also be illegal to ignore applications. if there are too many people to interview you need to take the posting down.

[@Ace-e4d]

Or at least send a quick work test or some sort of survey to pick out the most qualified ones if there's too many people to interview

[@postcodeox278]

You can't get the job because you don't have the experience. You can't get the work experience because you can't get the job. It's catch 22

[@tendaoxtails]

Been unemployed since 2021. Over 1000 applications, three interviews, and no offer in three years even with over 10 years experience…it’s hell out here.

[@Lykkos-321]

How’s going? Did you find something?

[@feliciaallen6228]

Im so sorry, so hear that. Have you found anything yet?

[@Divergence]

7yrs experience and I can't even land Junior roles. That's how bad the market is.

[@winter_1306]

omg that makes me so scared honestly😭

[@foodlover8151]

Your video is absolutely the best break down kn our current labor market with sensible advice. Definitely, the best I've seen, and I've seen many. Beware everyone of the laid-off HR expert scamming by "helping you find work."

[@VincentChan]

thank you so much!!

[@Sariine436]

Its been a year and a half and I'm so tired of applying.. I just cant do it anymore... I ask "are yall hiring?" and the employees just laugh at me.. :( Im so tired.

[@KiaraHouse0]

I might as well become a KZbinr..🙄

[@SkaterBlades]

I'm a QA engineer and deployment administrator for a games company (yay hybrid role) and job hunting right now. It's a fucking nightmare job hunting. 50 years ago you had to be able to breathe to be hired, these days you need a degree, 5 years of work experience and be willing to be paid pennies to flip pre cooked burgers only for the business owners nephew to get the job. The only reason I'm at my job is because i started as a temp doing a job a trained monkey could do and proved that it was beneficial for me to stick around. Companies are just greedy these days, they don't want to train new staff, they want a unicorn who knows how their shit works better than they do and underpay for it. Oh and just want to add that I'm still seeing ads for jobs that i saw over a year ago

[@YoungMesrine]

"Be able to breathe to be hired" 🤣🤣

[@Sai4651]

I'm almost 25 years old, I graduated from college with honors, a 3.8 GPA. I got a degree in technology, I did everything I was told to do and at 25 I work as a part time Janitor at a supermarket. I have over 10K in student loans, and I currently live with my Mother. I am depressed and I don't know what to do anymore. I look at all these entry level jobs that demand 3-4 years of experience in a variety of skills I don't have. I am truly stumped, I honestly don't know what to do anymore. I don't know what certificates to get or even if they matter, I don't know if I should go back to college, I don't know anymore. I've been searching for 2 years, I've gotten maybe 5-6 interviews and half of them were scams.

[@insyallah55]

Where are you from ? The market is really horrible right now, it's even worse in 3rd world country. The friend of mine even work as restaurant server for a living although he is graduated from science major. Sadly nowadays the easiest way to get better job is nepotism and not skills.

[@EPSGplayer]

Move.

[@SamuelSon-n3h]

Change to medical field.

[@SamuelSon-n3h]

If you’re struggling this much in tech when young, only gonna get worse.

[@Harsha-D311]

Resume Work on your resume Ats friendly Interview skills

[@thecyberyak]

1700 jobs applied to 😐 still nothing. Resulted to upskilling taking courses but this is insanity at this point

[@kenchu5900]

How did you apply to 1700 jobs? I don' even see that many jobs hiring. 😀

[@maiasuga]

Damn 1700 💀

[@Lykkos-321]

holy shieeet!!! for real!!!

[@YoungMesrine]

1700 is crazy

[@thecyberyak]

Total count was 2400 before I changed my strategy and focused in on just networking

[@unemployedman2509]

I hope everyone can land on the dream jobs, don’t give up❤ Btw I’m unemployed, but please don’t give up we got this

[@daughteroftheking3220]

Love the username by the way. I'm new grad trying to find an entry level in my field and I've have applied over 100 jobs no luck at all, very demotivated at this point.

[@unemployedman2509]

@@daughteroftheking3220 keep going we got this 💪

[@daascia]

0:08 As someone who has sent out more applications than I can count to get a 2nd job... It's hard. 1 job no longer fully supports me. I don't have a car and I take the bus when I need to go places. I can't seem to get a 2nd job to save my life. Still thankful I have at least 1 job though...

[@judas7585]

Me too!! I wasn't scared to get fired at first but then i started struggling to find a second job and it humbled me

[@sweetiepie1110]

I’m on the same boat I’m not happy where I’m working now but I haven’t been able to find another one

[@AndreiGrozea]

The whole process of jumping through corporate hoops just to get a mid job is disgusting. Ghost jobs should be deemed illegal.

[@JamesVestal-dz5qm]

Ghost jobs are how companies collect data on applicants. They're not going anywhere.

[@TheDisorganizedNerd]

All I'm hearing is that because I don't know anyone and can't afford college, I'm fucked. Most of the jobs I apply for wont be available, my resume is beholdent to a horridly designed algorithym, and I have near zero chance of getting hired because I don't have connections.

[@sFOREVERJAVKSON]

I was set up for failure and terminated by my last supervisor so she could give the job to one of her friends, I later saw her profile on LinkedIn which is all about networking and contacts. All about knowing someone.

[@slobodanstajic652]

spells out "the land of opportunity" pretty well.

[@Bob-lr2xp]

I was laid off four months ago, and I've only had one interview. It's so discouraging just shooting my resume into the ether and getting nothing back.

[@oliviahall7905]

I got an interview with Starbucks. I had lots of work experience as a barista and serving and working with money before. Interview went well but still didn’t get hired. And I hate that I don’t know why.

[@oliviahall7905]

Not to mention the interviewer asked me the most hardest and difficult questions just to work at….Starbucks. 😂

[@CT-yc4gd]

I'm 40 and I am terrified of getting fired because of how bad the job market is. I would likely have to pick up 2 part time jobs busting my ass i nthe kitchen or washing dishes and I still would be making less than I would as a guard of 11 years.

[@dissidentpriest381]

I have never had a hard time finding a job. I applied at maybe 10 jobs in the past 2 weeks. I got called back alot but never went any further than that into the next step. I am a tradesmen, welder to be exact. I have had 4 different contractors call me and all of them I agreed that I would take the jobs they offer since they pay well. SO far its been a whole week. Usually by now I have a weld test already setup and already passed. But 2 weeks they barely called back saying the company they were contracting me for was putting welder positions on "hold" whatever that means. So they offered to send my info to another company for the same pay and area and same kind of work. And its been already 2 days plus the weekend. Hopefully I can hear back this week otherwise I am going to have to resort to working retail jobs again and apply at Target or something because I need to start working again and making money.

[@Spooky_Gregg]

I'm assuming to say, blue collar getting hit hard as well? I've been through that situation. I hope you get a call back

[@dissidentpriest381]

@@Spooky_Gregg ty yes they called me today and I have a weld test tomorrow hopefully I can get some work for a couple months or until I find something more permanent.

[@Spooky_Gregg]

@@dissidentpriest381 hell yeah.. I tell you what, blue collar is definitely getting hit pretty hard. I have a couple friends that do HVAC, plumbing, etc and their hours are getting cut, some are getting laid off permanently and loosing contracts. Unfortunately, I believe all sectors will be hit from this turmoil were all in.

[@WisdomSounds-xo4ws]

@@dissidentpriest381 - Hey, please give a floolowup. PRAISE JESUS!!!

[@TheRealObama420]

@@Spooky_Gregg i started working with electricians under a contractor that builds gas stations and big warehouses for buisnesses and car shops. my hours are in the toilet and my job is drying up, being the newest, im gonna get cut. im 20 and starting to give up on the trades, i know the money is there but the trades are also the first to feel how the economy is doing. even then i want to get out of the heat and into something more mentally stimulating. its fun and especially coworkers but i had enough. im concerned ill never find a job elsewhere tho, even if i went to college

[@Nyotaa-Chrissy]

I have been unemployed for 7 months now

[@JamesVestal-dz5qm]

2 years here.

[@suchanmaharjan1741]

7 months here too

[@southsideguwoptv4542]

Me too I swear

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

A year and 1 month now! Its tough out here

[@kris6619]

1 year 3 months for me now

[@lancelessard2491]

Any company that would ghost me would never get a second chance from me. They would be off my list permanently. If everyone did that, job ghosting would end.

[@burgundian-peanuts]

It wouldn't. Some people would cheat and talk to the ghosting companies anyway. And then they'd get the jobs, because there'd be very few other applicants. Any solution that relies on solidarity is doomed to failure.

[@Scarshadow666]

Imo, another problem that can apply to someone finding a job is if people are neurodivergent, disabled (but not enough to file for disability care/funding), and/or have mental health struggles, then they're way more likely to have trouble finding (and keeping) a job the most. It also doesn't help that some programs that are available (like most Department of Rehab centers) tend to be hands-off, underfunded, and/or too unequipped to help some people with finding a job. If finding a job is already hell for neurotypical and abled people, then it provides even more discouraging for a lot of us that need the extra help... 0_0

[@moritamikamikara3879]

You said it. Getting a job is dependent upon knowing people, but autists like me don't know anyone! And trying to pull this shit where you connect with random people and message them to try to get a job is physically painful.

[@gloriabeckley7464]

Now you understand so called “quite quitting”. Doing the work of one and half people or even two makes the job market worst. Working your agreed salaried hours successfully should be called “right working” or “value matching”.

[@aceofspades9503]

I like it as 'act your wage'. Also, toxic productivity is a thing- depending on your job, processing too much work at once can actually cause slow downs and problems for other team members. Depending on your job position, it can be massively unhealthy for you, and bad for all your coworkers.

[@ojsbklyn]

I quit my last role after I received retaliation from managers who didn’t like that I refused to do something illegal. Now I understand the quote “no good deed goes unpunished”. 😩

[@IVvOOvVI]

I know places that have sexual harassment or managers praying on women, but the employer trying to use it I even though they’re being sued they just pay with insurance or try to get lawyers to defend the employee. There are other people in the office who are bullies, other managers to gang up on people together and create an extremely toxic work environment, and then they themselves go and complain about the workplace and complain about the employers meanwhile, the other one who makes the workplace, intolerable and toxic.

[@Yankees121205]

I have 17 years of experience in engineering and digital recruitment, this is the WORST white-collar job market I have ever seen including multiple recessions. It started with Tech but there's been increases in layoffs trickling across all industries, even healthcare in certain fields. Companies are trying to trim the fat and hold onto cash until things stabilize. If you don't have an internal referral in this market, it's almost pointless to apply without an "IN". I'm saying this a highly experienced recruiter, having worked at fortune 500's and most of all the Big Tech firms. It's a dumpster fire in corporate America. It took me 5 months to find a good job and I completely changed industries.

[@Agent77X]

Employers are very picky about hiring the absolute right people to fill their openings. Instead of getting a list of 500 for an entry level position and hiring one, the employers continue with the process even if it gets to 5,000 candidates to fill the one opening.😂 plus, they are using outside recruiters too!😬

[@stewiewonder2601]

The problem is - aside all that you mentioned - referrals don't work. Most people just don't bother with replying.

[@bobjacobson858]

There is an additional possibility about posted jobs that aren't really available. I interviewed for a university job as the result of a suggestion of a friend/colleague who was familiar with the kind of work the hiring person needed, and I was an obvious fit. When I was interviewed, I was told they would have to post the job to fulfill a statutory requirement that it was sufficiently advertised, although I was told they doubted they would find anyone else with my particular qualifications. It turned out that no one applied, and so I had the job. My point is that it is possible a person may essentially have been already selected for the job, and the posting is mostly a required formality.

[@YGhappyvirus]

no joke! i'm graduating with a 4.5 GPA (out of 5) into a potentially bad economy in SG and I AM STRUGGLING! I only have 1 offer and most of my friends can't even land any interviews!

[@IamAWESOME3980]

Lmao. Your grades meant squat. It is about who you know

[@YGhappyvirus]

@@IamAWESOME3980 yeah, I wish the Uni had told us that earlier lmao

[@IamAWESOME3980]

@@YGhappyvirus well actually, if you want to do government, academia, law/med school, your grades do matter. everything else, nah

[@koolkrafter5]

3.96/4. Graduated last spring. I'm lucky if I even get a rejection email.

[@burgundian-peanuts]

"Only one offer"? You have an offer. That's pretty good out of college.

[@TheSnerggly]

4 months out of work - my age and how I look is what’s happening. As soon as I get on a Zoom call it’s over.

[@namedrop721]

It’s time to look as good as you can, ask someone from the next generation to rewrite your resume, learn the right buzzword translation and lie about your age. The kids do this too but in reverse.

[@kenchu5900]

You may want to consider removing some of the old jobs from your work experience/history on your resume to avoid your age exposure.

[@1234kingconan]

@@namedrop721you don’t think she’s already doing that? Have some freaking respect you guys. I’m sure she’s smart and doing all she can. You people need to learn to listen and respect people.

[@burgundian-peanuts]

@@1234kingconan They're offering advice. Maybe she's already doing this stuff, but maybe not. Empathy is great, but it doesn't get you a job.

[@vlonecobi7341]

Tired of these companies we need to come together and go on strike

[@dlanortheknox4214]

It feels intentional to make people desperate and anxious enough to take the short stick trash offer to clutch onto out of fear of losing it Edit: sorry to rant (I feel this problem so personally) but it’s frustrating and stressful cause you need job experience to get job yet they’re not hiring. Also not everyone can be in business, STEM, finance, tech, Govt. etc. Those industries would be too saturated. Plus I’m personally very tired of the idea is the want out is being your own boss and starting a business. Throw this OpenAI into the mix (already ruining the creative industry) and people are running out of options. It’s ridiculous and so cruel, its bound to hit the breaking point.

[@Lab4Rats]

Job market is bad, and as you move up the ladder, it keeps getting tougher. My advice is to take this time and think, am I only going to perform at a job where I need someone to keep telling me what needs to be done OR can I take that learning and apply to my own business and instead of seeking jobs, become able to provide jobs. I am not saying it's easy and it's definitely not for everyone. Yet, if you haven't thought about it, now is the time

[@TiktokTownhall]

I was unemployed for 9 months and finally got a 3 month contract paying $45 an hour which stopped the bleeding but guess what… my contract is over at the end of this month so back to square one😅

[@JamesVestal-dz5qm]

I've had contracts cancelled in two weeks. I think it's like ghost job posting where they use it to collect data on applicants.

[@Strawbebby_z]

My advice to people is to get a degree or trade school certification in a field that’s actually in dire need of people. The college for all movement rushed everyone to college and have unfortunately made a lot of overqualified workers with not enough positions. For fields in need, do you research. Trade is ALWAYS in need of people right now. Personally, I know my field (Hydrogeology) has so many empty positions that there’s kind of a crisis. If you’re interested in groundwater modeling and testing groundwater quality you may love my field! Entry level positions are starting at 70K but they go up fast and the empty positions have made promotions fast as well.

[@1234kingconan]

I was pushed into college too luckily it worked out but only after a masters degree my bachelors was useless. Even now though im underemployed making much less than you described on a contract basis

[@vila777_]

that’s highly regional, unfortunately. with the amount of young men going into the trades it’s becoming much more competitive. there’s a limited amount of apprenticeships, like with medical residencies. some oldhead tradesmen refuse to train a load of new apprentices since that would water down their pay.

[@DarkwellorBZ]

nuh. nuh uh. trades are full. those roles are not hiring right now. please edit your description- thank you!!

[@alexmen95kn]

For those who are searching job in the IT tech sector, I recommend this: 1. Try to understand what are the needs of customers and companies. 2. Start in small companies or lower position. 3. Create contacts. 4. Know yourself. 5. Be patient. 6. Focus on fewer technologies. 7. Make some project/s.

[@Ctrl_Plus_F]

Yeah that’s bare minimum, tbh. At this point my advice is “get creative or get lucky”

[@khanaliqasim1757]

Thanks for your suggestion

[@christiansnaturestudio6599]

I can’t do number five lol

[@CaptinJangles]

Vincent: I got a 5 step job launch process. Me: Ok, I'm willing to do just about anything. Let's hear it. Vincent: So get on LinkedIn and contact people you knew... Me: Ohhh, that's a "no can do" chief. I'm WAY too ashamed of myself to contact people that I used to know.

[@owensdaniels6244]

ALL OF THESE JOBS ARE SHADY YOU HAVE TO DO 3 PEOPLES WORK AND WORK EVERY DAY AND HAVE TO JUST FELL FROM HEAVEN AND BE SUPER HUMAN JUST TO KEEP A MINIMAL WAGE JOB. AND THEN AFTER 3 YEARS THE COMPANY TAKES OFF AND GO TO MEXICO.

[@gamereditor59ner22]

Yup. That's me when finding IT entry-level.

[@angelg3642]

I had higher success getting interviews for mid level position with almost 2 years of experience that I did have for fcking JUNIOR position. It's a fcking COMEDY

[@megalelan100]

Geek Squad is entry level, and while they prefer previous experience or education, it isn't required. I got in with nothing but a high school diploma and am going on 5 years with them now.

[@abnormallasting]

my brother found a job fast by being friends around people with that area he started by working in person office by then he met his another friend’s acquaintance has a job online work from home he stayed in the office till he got the online.

[@Traumatised311]

My entry level mechanical engineering job was 10 k rupees per month in india And when we switch We don't get 100% hike

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

❤ this video. Finding a job is hard. If you apply for a job and there’re 100 applicants. My odds are 1%. I will get that job when I first apply. Then the company could interview five people and my odds are one out of five then there’s two finalists and now my are 50%. Somebody said once that when you apply for a job you are at the right place at the right time.

[@angelg3642]

Nah. Odds are absolutely always low. Scored 100/100 for their technical assessment skills test and still got rejected :) That's not my first time either

[@jennifertarin4707]

If I look at a job listing on LinkedIn and see more than 100 other applicants, I don't waste my time unless I desperately want to work for that company

[@ivancisneros9603]

6 months strong with 30 jobs declined. Still powering through and hopefully finally get one. Still sending out to the same spots as well 😮‍💨

[@ivancisneros9603]

IT GETS BETTER EVERYONE! After 7 months I have finally landed a job. It's fast food but it's better than nothing

[@ivancisneros9603]

In case it helps, I've got it through luck and connections. It seems that that's the best way to actually get a job nowadays. I asked a friend of a friend to help me out and now I can actually afford to buy food

[@ivancisneros9603]

@user-tt8lf3fv1y Over the course of 6 months it sent to 30 locations in total. And during those 6 months I kept resending applications as well. I've applied to more than 1 position at the same location too. Every week I'd try to get at least 3 or 4 positions applied for. Grocery stores mostly, then some fast food and some clothing stores. Sorry I wasn't too specific, I don't blame you

[@stoundingresults]

This is why when there is work you hustle 7 days, when it's slow you live off savings and do your tasks you needed done but didn't have the time. "FU" money is power. I learned the hardships of finding work when I was a teenager at 16 looking for part time summer work, it took about 7 places I applied to until I got work as a dishwsher. Now I'm a regional intermodal truck driver in So-cal.

[@DarrenRivey]

yeah, until you get asked in an interview why you’re interviewing for a higher paying job when you’re working a lower paying job. 99.99% likely you’ll remain in the lower paying job forever.

[@stronensycharte64]

Ive been looking for a job for the past 5 months now, i have 3 years experience in my current job field, its INSANE

[@ivylavish]

Nobody is doing anything about this