I've been reflecting on my job search journey lately. I've only submitted four resumes in my life, and each time I landed a job. My current role is in a different industry than my previous ones. I worked in IT for my second job and then transitioned to a front desk position at a hotel for my third job while I was looking for something more suitable. I needed that job to keep me afloat, even though the pay wasn't great. Now, I’m curious about the experiences of others who seem to struggle finding work. I recently heard about someone who submitted nearly 1700 applications over 18 months before finally getting hired. It makes me wonder if the job market is really that tough or if people are just setting their standards too high. I feel fortunate to have a job now, especially since the local market is pretty bad. I can imagine how difficult it must be for those without a job at this time.