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SchnauzerStare's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    A year ago, I was in a tough spot, desperately searching for a job for over six months. Eventually, I found a minimum wage position, and I worked hard to prove myself. My efforts paid off, and five months later, I was promoted to manager. I didn’t expect to be in this role, especially since I’m not naturally a people person. My responsibilities expanded significantly, as I now handle customer interactions, cash management, employee scheduling, and even collaborate with our marketing team while managing our website and Google Business Profile. Currently, I earn $10 an hour, which is the highest pay at my workplace. However, things are looking grim; upper management made a poor decision that has led to substantial losses, and I fear we might go out of business soon. While I trust my boss would assist me in finding a new job if that happens, I’m hesitant to rely solely on that. Today, I opened Indeed for the first time since starting this job, and the anxiety hit me hard, reminding me of my previous job search struggles. I’m wondering if my less than six months of management experience is enough to help me move laterally to another position. Is the experience I’ve gained here even valuable in the job market?

    Job title: manager

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