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321ECRAB123's journey

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I've been on a relentless job search for nearly a year now, applying to positions almost every day. Despite my efforts, I only manage to secure 1-3 interviews each month, and none have led to a job offer. I feel like I’m doing everything right—preparing thoroughly, practicing my responses, and even embellishing my qualifications a bit to appear more appealing. Yet, after each interview, I either receive a rejection shortly after or get ghosted, even when I thought the interview went well. It feels as though there's an invisible sign on me that says "DO NOT HIRE" that only hiring managers can see. This situation is driving me to the brink. I find myself obsessing over every interview, analyzing every detail and spiraling into despair if I think I didn’t perform perfectly. The emotional toll is exhausting, and it’s disheartening when friends or acquaintances suggest that the lack of success is somehow my fault.

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    Feeling Job Application Scam Planning Thinking

    I recently graduated college about a year ago and I'm really struggling to find my place in the world. I chose a major that I now regret, and my plans for a career in that field fell through completely. It feels like my degree is just a participation trophy, and it hasn’t helped me land a decent job. After months of searching, I finally got a job at a gas station where I had worked before, but it only lasted about six months. I then got an offer for a sales position at a phone store, which seemed like a step up, but it turned out to be a disaster. I wasn’t properly trained and was often left alone in the store, which was overwhelming. I ended up quitting just days before my first solo shift. Now, I’ve been job hunting again for a few months, but it’s been tough. I reached out to the gas station to see if they had openings, and while they would love to have me back, they said they’re currently full. I feel more hopeless than ever, especially since both jobs I had only paid a little above minimum wage, and I struggled in one of them. The economy seems to be in bad shape, and I see people with better degrees and plans struggling too, which makes me feel like I have no chance. I’m living with my family right now, and I’m grateful for that, but I worry about what will happen when they can no longer support me. The thought of homelessness terrifies me, and I honestly don’t know how I would cope with that. I keep seeing videos online that make me feel even more anxious about my future. I just don’t know what to do next.

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