I've been feeling really frustrated with the job market lately. I've applied to numerous positions, but I hardly ever receive screening calls before getting rejected. It's disheartening to think that 99% of the time, companies don't even take the time to have an initial conversation with me. I can understand if they decide not to move forward after a call, but to not even get that opportunity feels unfair, especially when weeks go by without any communication. I wish companies would at least give a brief screening call to applicants who are still in the running. Waiting several weeks only to receive a rejection feels like a waste of time. I would be more accepting of a quick response, but when it drags on, it really starts to wear on my hope. I'm starting to worry that I might be stuck in my current toxic job forever. It's incredibly disheartening. I just want someone to give me a chance!