ExtensionSoil6801's journey

I've been feeling really discouraged lately in my job search. After working in retail since 2019, I was recently let go from my overnight position at Walmart due to a hospitalization that kept me away for a few weeks. Unfortunately, I couldn't inform my store in time, and I lost my job as a result. Now, I'm in a new job, but the hours are incredibly sparse—I'm only getting scheduled for 1 or 2 days a month, which is hardly enough to make ends meet. I've been applying everywhere I can think of: Dollar Tree, Target, Sam's Club, Walmart, Petsmart, Petco, Walgreens, Home Depot, CVS, Family Dollar, gas stations, and fast food places like McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and Taco Bell. Despite having 6-7 years of retail experience, I'm either getting ghosted or receiving rejection emails. It feels so frustrating because back before COVID, I could apply with little experience and often land an interview within a week. Now, it seems like with my experience, I'm lucky to even get a response. I called one store to check on my application, and the manager told me he was sorting through 60 applications for the position I applied for. It’s hard to believe that many people are vying for a job that pays only $12-15 an hour. It really makes me question my chances of getting hired anywhere.