Feeling

I received a job offer for a part-time warehouse position at General Motors. I'm feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially since I'm scared of heights and I'm unsure how much I might have to go up in the warehouse. I'm also curious about what the job will actually entail. Like many others, I applied to several positions and was surprised to get an offer. I have 24 hours to decide whether to accept it or not.

I was laid off today and I'm feeling a bit lost. I need some guidance regarding severance pay since I was still on probation. Am I even eligible for anything? I'm unsure how to negotiate this or what documents I should gather. If anyone has experience with this, especially regarding local laws or what to expect, I would really appreciate your advice. I've heard that severance isn't always guaranteed, and it varies by state, so I'm trying to figure out my next steps.

I've been applying to numerous jobs lately, but I'm having no luck at all. It feels like I'm shouting into the void. I've reached out to business owners who have posted 'now hiring' ads, but they completely ignore my messages. It's incredibly frustrating because I'm genuinely trying to find work. I can't help but feel like something is off in the job market right now.

I've been working at my current fast food job for 10 years, since April 2016, and I'm starting to feel the pressure as my hours have been cut down from 40 to 20 a week. This drastic reduction is not financially sustainable for me, so I'm actively looking for a new job with more consistent hours. I've applied to at least 10 different positions in food service and customer service, roles that align perfectly with my experience, but I've faced nothing but rejections or silence. It's incredibly frustrating because some of my coworkers, who have less experience than I do, have managed to land interviews at the same places. I can't help but wonder if there's something wrong with my resume or if I'm doing something else incorrectly. My mom suggested that age discrimination might be a factor, as I'm 33 years old, but I’m not sure if that’s the issue. I’m reaching out to see if anyone has advice or insights into why someone with my level of experience and certification could struggle to even get an interview. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

I was terminated from my job in mid-June and was supposed to receive unemployment benefits of $145 every other week while I searched for a new position. However, I ended up getting nothing for about 3 to 4 months. It wasn't until early September that I finally secured a new job. Looking back, I wish I had called unemployment to check on the status of my benefits sooner, as I was left without any financial support during that time. I'm grateful to have found a new gig, but the experience was definitely stressful.

I recently found myself in a tough situation after taking a part-time position at a retail pharmacy just three months ago. After struggling with unemployment for a while, I was eager to secure any job, and during the interview, I assured the manager that I would stay for at least a year. However, now I have received an amazing job offer from a company I have always dreamed of working for. I feel guilty about the prospect of leaving so soon, especially since my manager invested time in training me to cover for a colleague going on maternity leave. I never expected my job search to turn around this quickly, and now I’m uncertain about how to handle this situation. Should I give notice, and if so, how much? I’m also worried about needing to list my current manager as a reference for the new job and how leaving after just three months might affect that. I know I made a commitment, but I also realize that pursuing a better opportunity is important for my career. I’m torn between my sense of loyalty and the chance to follow my dreams.

I got laid off on August 3rd after working for my previous company for 6 years. It was a tough time, and I ended up sending out around 250 resumes in my job search. I'm excited to share that I received a job offer and will be starting my new role on October 19th! Tonight, during my Bible study group, we took a moment to pray for everyone who is still looking for work. I'm hopeful that good job offers will come your way soon!

I just got laid off from my position as a software engineer at a tech company, and it happened quite suddenly at 8 PM. Now, I'm trying to navigate the job market and figure out how to get my resume in front of actual people instead of just getting lost in application systems. It's frustrating to think that my resume might not even be seen by someone who can evaluate my skills and experience. I'm reaching out to see if anyone has pro tips for getting noticed during this process. Specifically, I'm curious about how to bypass ATS filters without resorting to keyword stuffing. Does directly contacting recruiters or hiring managers really make a difference? Are referrals still the best way to secure interviews? Also, if there are any application strategies or platforms that have worked for you in the tech industry, I would love to hear about them. I'm looking for actionable advice that has genuinely helped others get interviews, especially in this challenging market. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm feeling a bit lost after such a rough evening.

I've been job hunting for nearly three years, and it's been an absolute nightmare. I'm 28, about to turn 29, and I have a background in manufacturing with six years of experience. Currently, I work at a car plant, but I've been through a lot since starting at a medical supply company during COVID and working there for two years. Today was particularly tough. Back in August, a temp agency set me up with a new job, and I completed all the onboarding paperwork and passed the drug screen. I was told the job would start quickly, but the start date has been pushed back multiple times—from September 5th to September 16th, then to the 28th, and now it's set for October 8th. I've been waiting for 41 days for a background check, and while the agency said they would expedite it, I feel stuck. I’ve never experienced such a delay before, especially since I have a clean record. On top of that, I’m working in a toxic environment that’s really taking a toll on my mental and physical health. The company is shutting down soon, and the union mentioned that layoffs will start in November, but we haven’t received any updates. It’s incredibly frustrating being left in the dark. I’m considering staying at this job until the end just to get any severance pay, if they offer it. I’m also moving back to my parents' house at the end of my lease, which I’m dreading. I’ve tried explaining everything that’s been happening, including the background check delays, but I know they’ll be all over me about finding a new job. I have a wellness check with my doctor this Friday because I need to assess my health before losing my insurance. I realize I need to go back to therapy, but I feel overwhelmed by everything. I’ve taken career assessments, consulted career counselors, applied through various channels, practiced interviews, and revised my resume countless times. Yet, I feel like I'm stuck in manufacturing with no way out. I’m losing faith in my future and feel like a failure. I just want to move on with my life, but I feel so lost and unsure of what to do next.

I used to work as a frontline healthcare worker last year but felt stagnant in my role. I wanted a change, and when an opportunity arose to switch to a Health IT position within the same company, I jumped at it. This new role came with a new title, a raise, and a hybrid work setup. However, my replacement from my old job left two months ago, and the company has struggled to find someone to fill that position. My old manager, who I still work with in some capacity, has been asking me if I’d be interested in coming back. My old coworkers have also reached out, which makes me think they might miss the amount of work I used to handle. Recently, I jokingly asked my old manager about the possibility of returning to my old role, maybe even working a 4/10 schedule with a raise. She said that while she could likely accommodate the schedule, the pay is up to HR and is complicated by union rules. I trust her because I’ve experienced how raises were handled through union negotiations in the past. I’ve realized that I’m not a fan of the corporate world. I appreciate the flexibility of my hybrid role, but I dread leading meetings and feel overwhelmed by coworkers who don’t pull their weight, forcing me to take on more work. I often find myself working late into the night. My initial plan was to stick with this role long enough to gain experience and then transition to a fully remote position. There’s also the potential to earn over $200k if I progress up the corporate ladder, while my old position had a ceiling of $175k with slow raises. Now, I'm torn about what to do. If I consider going back, I’d have to negotiate with the same HR team that knows my current salary. I’m concerned about how they would view my desire to leave my current role after just a year. The pay range for my old position is between $48-86/hr, and I want to know how to effectively negotiate for the upper end of that range without a manager backing me up. I’ve switched careers three times and never had much leverage to negotiate, especially since I was either fresh out of school or hired for my workflow knowledge without a degree. I’m grateful for my current position, making six figures without a degree, but I find myself longing for the familiarity and ease of my old job where I excelled. Should I just tough it out in my current role, or is it worth considering a return to something I know I’m good at?

It's been almost a year since I was laid off, and I’m feeling really depleted. I lost my job 10 months ago after nearly 9 years as a senior director, managing a large team. I was well-liked and respected, and I thought I had reached a comfortable financial level. I wasn’t shocked when I got laid off; it was the fifth reduction in force in four years, and I had been passively looking for a year before it happened. I expected my job search to take some time, but I never imagined it would stretch to nearly a year. I’ve been actively applying and optimizing my resume for each application, targeting roles similar to my last position as well as a few levels down. My application-to-conversion rate is decent at about 10%, but despite making it to the final round in eight interview cycles, I haven’t received any offers. Right now, I’m waiting to hear back about advancing to a final round for a role I really want and believe I could excel in, but my self-esteem is completely shot. I’ve started avoiding conversations about my interviews because I’m exhausted from the cycle of excitement, preparation, and then rejection. I used to feel okay about my situation, but that’s changing. I’m fortunate to have about six months of emergency savings left, but the pressure is building. Each rejection makes it harder to keep applying. I’ve met with a few executive coaches to see if I can improve my interview performance, but their fees are high, and I’m just hoping something clicks soon. I’m not sure if I’m looking for advice or just some commiseration. If anyone has insights on coaching or tips on maintaining confidence during this tough time, I would really appreciate it.

Today, I received the news that I will be laid off from my position as a payment poster at a clinical corporate company. I'm currently 35 weeks pregnant, and the timing couldn't be more challenging. Earlier this week, during a company call, we were informed about an upcoming merger involving our corporate entity and others under a private equity firm. They hinted at potential layoffs, mentioning terms like "severance" and "bonus," which made it clear that changes were on the horizon. When I got the call today, I was devastated. Although they are giving us notice before the merger takes place next year, it doesn't lessen the emotional impact. My husband works at a grocery store, and I am the primary breadwinner for our family. I had planned to return to work after four weeks postpartum, but now I feel lost and empty. I work remotely, which was going to make it easier to manage both my job and caring for our newborn. However, finding another remote job seems daunting, especially with the current job market. I can't help but feel that my income is what keeps our family afloat, and I'm scared I won't find a position that pays as well as this one. I don't know what I'm looking for by sharing this, but I hope that somehow everything will work out in the end.

I was laid off yesterday, and it feels surreal to share this. I’m a developer with 4 years of experience, primarily focused on Backend and Generative AI. I had a call scheduled in the morning, and by the afternoon, I found out I was let go. The hardest part is that I had only joined the company 4 months ago. I have hands-on experience with Agents, A2A, MCP, production-level RAG, and Bedrock, along with strong expertise in AWS Serverless Services and Python. I would greatly appreciate any assistance or leads in my job search. Thank you.

Today, I was placed on a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) at my civil engineering job, which feels similar to a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). I've been with the company for 3.5 years, and I'm just 26 years old. This news hit me hard because I've always gotten along well with my coworkers, so receiving this CAP was a complete shock. I received a document outlining the areas I need to improve, and I genuinely want to better myself, regardless of whether I end up getting fired. I’m trying to understand if the wording in the document is vague or if I'm just overthinking it. I would appreciate any constructive criticism about what I might have done wrong and how I can become a better engineer and employee. I’m feeling anxious about the possibility of being laid off soon, and I hope to turn this situation around.

I was placed on a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) at my civil engineering job today, which feels similar to a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). I've been with the company for 3.5 years, and I'm only 26 years old. This news completely shocked me, especially since I have been getting along well with my coworkers. I genuinely want to improve myself, regardless of whether I end up getting fired. I received a document outlining the areas where I need to improve, and I'm struggling to understand if the wording is vague or if I'm just not seeing my shortcomings clearly. I've been encouraged by others to start job hunting immediately, as a CAP often indicates that management is unhappy and may be looking to part ways. I want to take this feedback seriously and become a better engineer and employee, but I'm also feeling uncertain about my future here.

I started a new job two months ago and I'm really enjoying it, but I just came across a remote position that I feel highly qualified for and would be genuinely excited about. I'm planning to apply, but I'm uncertain about how to handle my current job on my resume. Should I leave it off entirely or include it and address it somehow? I know it would show up in a background check if I progress that far, so I'm feeling a bit conflicted. I’ve received some advice suggesting I should apply and just list my current job on my resume, being honest if asked about it. I guess I’ll just have to see how it goes!

I’ve been working at my current job for almost a year now, and it’s becoming increasingly unbearable. I’m in a role that has nothing to do with my computer science degree, and it’s just a source of income for me. While the pay is decent compared to other jobs at this level, I know I could manage on less if I had to. Lately, the stress has been so overwhelming that I feel like I’m on the verge of a breakdown just being in the office. I was hoping to secure another job before I quit, but my last interview ended with the disappointing news that all positions for the year are filled, and I won’t hear back until January. Given the current job market and my recent luck, I'm not sure I can endure this job much longer while waiting for a new opportunity. My health is starting to suffer because of it. I’m seriously considering putting in my notice so I can take some time to recover and focus on finding a career that aligns with my goals. I’ve calculated that I have enough savings to support myself for over a year without touching my investments, which gives me some peace of mind. The only issue is that I don’t have another job lined up right now. I do have a potential lead for some inconsistent work that could help with the income loss, but I'm not counting on it. I also thought about asking for my old job back, but I was unhappy there too, so that would be a last resort. I have a plan to improve my marketability through certifications and personal projects, but I want to make sure that my approach is reasonable given the current job market. I believe that if I can get into a better mental state, I’ll have a better chance of finding a job that doesn’t drain me. I’m really torn about whether this decision seems reasonable.

It's now week 1 of being unemployed, and I have to admit, it's terrifying. I was laid off from my job at a tech company where I had worked for over 8 years, and it came completely out of the blue. My boss mentioned they were taking a different direction and needed to save costs, which felt like a vague excuse. On the bright side, I managed to negotiate a severance package that will last me about 4-5 months, so at least I won't be struggling financially right away and I was able to secure unemployment benefits without any contest from them. Despite having a financial cushion for the next 6 to 8 months, I'm experiencing a whirlwind of emotions. I feel angry, sad, and even a bit depressed, but there's also this underlying fear of the unknown. I'm particularly worried about the job search ahead since my field is facing significant challenges due to the rise of AI, which means I might need to pivot my career entirely. It's a strange mix of gratitude for having a safety net and sheer terror about what comes next. I plan to take this month to really think about my next steps before diving into the job search. I wonder if anyone else has gone through this kind of emotional rollercoaster after a layoff?

I recently had a second round interview for an Executive Operations Partner position at an early stage aerospace company. I felt I over-prepared, diving deep into research about their competitors, the executives I'd be supporting, and their upcoming projects. However, during the interview, I noticed the COO seemed disengaged. To make matters worse, she was seven minutes late and ended the interview 15 minutes early. I was also battling the flu, trying hard not to sneeze or cough throughout the conversation. At the end, I asked if there were any concerns about my profile, and she politely said there weren’t any. But I can't shake the feeling that she might not have reviewed my resume thoroughly or had other priorities during our time together. I truly want this role and believe I could bring significant value to the team. It's frustrating to feel like I might not have made the best impression.

I’ve been working at my current job for six months, but I’m not doing the role I was hired for. Instead, I’ve been stuck with tasks that no one else wants to do, and my actual job responsibilities keep getting pushed back. I’m really looking for a way out, but I’m worried that having only six months in this position will look bad on my resume. I’m seeking advice on how to navigate this situation and find a new job without it reflecting poorly on me.