I’ve officially been on the job hunt for 7 months, and today was my breaking point. After applying to what feels like hundreds of jobs, rewriting my résumé, practicing interviews, and staying positive, I thought I finally caught a break. A few days ago, I interviewed for a scheduling coordinator position at a mental health company and received an offer. I was thrilled because the schedule fit my life perfectly, and I even turned down another job offer because I felt secure in this new role. Today was supposed to be my first day of training, but instead of being welcomed, I was thrown into creating a schedule from scratch with virtually no training. I struggled to meet expectations, and after my second attempt, I was told they would review my work to decide if I was a good fit. I thought I was already hired, but it turned out my employment was still contingent on this evaluation. A few hours later, I received a call saying they weren’t moving forward with me. They didn’t even provide a reason, leaving me feeling completely blindsided. I’m 30 years old with a son, and the only reason I’m not homeless is that my parents are letting us stay with them while I search for work. I’m pursuing my master’s degree to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, trying to build a stable future for my family. This experience has taken a toll on my mental health. I’m becoming depressed and losing confidence in myself. I keep questioning what I’m doing wrong and what employers want from candidates. I don’t want sympathy; I genuinely want advice because I feel lost. Has anyone else gone through something similar? Does it get better? Today has really broken me, and for the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m losing hope.
Job title: scheduling coordinator