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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    Today, I had an interview during my lunch break for a new role while working at my current company, which requires me to be fully in-person. Finding a private space to conduct interviews has been challenging due to my managers frequently rescheduling meetings or stopping by my desk unexpectedly. So, I ended up taking the interview from my parked car. I made sure to dress professionally and blurred my background to maintain a good impression. The conversation felt positive, and I was excited to hear that they want to schedule a second interview. However, during the follow-up, the HR representative mentioned that the hiring manager noticed I was in my car. I explained my situation and that my car was the quietest option available. Thankfully, she understood and offered to set up the next interview before my workday, which I appreciated. Now, I'm a bit worried that taking the call from my car might have left a negative impression. I’m curious if HR’s comment was a concern or just an attempt to accommodate my schedule. I do have an in-person interview later on, and I hope that goes well. I’d love to hear thoughts on whether this might affect my chances.

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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I started a new job just 4 days ago, and I'm already feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. After being unemployed for a month and moving into a new apartment three months ago, I was eager to find work. I accepted a position in marketing, but it came with significant trade-offs. My previous job was hybrid with a flexible schedule, but this new role is fully in-person, a 40-minute commute, and has a strict 8:30 to 5:30 schedule. I even took a slight pay cut because I needed a job. On my first day, the HR onboarding felt unhelpful, with the HR rep saying everything was 'common sense.' I also noticed there was no drug test or background check, which I thought were standard procedures. My manager is new too, having just completed her probation, and I feel like I was thrown into the deep end without a proper overview of the brands I’m supposed to work with. Instead of doing the marketing job I was hired for, I’ve been assigned to project management tasks for the first four months, which is not what I signed up for. I’m trying to adapt, but I don't have the context or knowledge to follow up on tasks effectively. I was told to create a master tracker for a project on my first day, and I’m just feeling lost. I want to find another job soon, ideally something hybrid or remote, because I value that flexibility. I'm still interviewing and have open applications, but I’m worried about how to manage interviews without PTO. With all these changes—moving, losing my previous job, and adjusting to living with my boyfriend—I just want a role that allows me to balance work and personal life better. I feel overwhelmed and lost right now, and any advice on how to navigate this situation would be appreciated.

    Job title: marketing

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I’m about to start a new job after applying to over 300 positions in the last four months. Even though I’ll soon be employed, I’m still receiving rejection letters, which is frustrating. I want to be prepared for the possibility of getting interviews for better opportunities. I plan to be more selective now, but if something comes up that seems significantly better than my current role, I’m unsure how to handle the interview process. I don’t have any PTO yet, and it feels awkward to leave my new job so soon for an interview. I’ve seen suggestions to use my lunch break or to say I have a doctor’s appointment for interviews that don’t fit my schedule. I’m considering taking those routes if needed.

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