I’m feeling really frustrated with my job search right now. I’ve lost track of how many applications I’ve submitted and how many temp and job placement agencies I’ve reached out to. It seems like I either get completely ghosted or receive a generic email saying I’m not a good fit based on some ridiculous assessment that doesn’t really reflect who I am. The worst part is when I go through a lengthy interview process, driving an hour each way for multiple stages, only to get a cookie-cutter rejection email. With gas prices hovering around $4.30 to $4.60, I’m losing money and time on these wild goose chases. I just wish companies would provide honest feedback. It’s disheartening to apply for an apprenticeship that states zero experience is preferred, only to be told they chose someone with more experience. I’m 44, hold a Class A CDL, and have only one accident on my record in the last ten years, yet no one in the trucking industry seems willing to give me a chance. I was a school bus driver for nearly three years, so I know my conflict resolution and communication skills are solid. I’m currently doing DoorDash to make ends meet, but it’s just exhausting. I’m tired of trying and feeling like I’m hitting a wall.