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TheSeaWitch222's journey

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    About 7 months ago, I was laid off from my position as an Account Executive in tech sales due to a company restructuring. I had a strong track record, winning multiple awards over my 7 years in the industry, but since the layoff, I've been stuck in a frustrating cycle of interviews. I've attended numerous lengthy interview loops, but the feedback is often that they chose an internal candidate or that hiring is on hold. It feels like I'm doing everything right—I've hired a career coach, reached out to my network, and applied to countless roles—but I keep getting to the final stages only to be passed over. Recently, I was ghosted by a company that seemed promising, which added to my frustration. After months of this, I decided to pivot and apply for local luxury retail sales positions, thinking it might be a good temporary solution. I updated my resume and started getting interviews right away. One boutique even offered me a job just a week after I interviewed. However, during that week, a tech company I had applied to earlier reached out and has been moving quickly through the interview process. I've met most of the team and received positive feedback. Now, I’m in a tough spot because I’ve accepted the boutique job offer, but there’s a chance I could get an offer from the tech company soon. I’ve been laid off three times, and while I have enough savings to cover my expenses for the next six months, I’m worried about the uncertainty of corporate roles. I don’t want to drain my savings while waiting for a tech job that may never come through. At the same time, I’m concerned about abandoning my successful AE career for a retail position. I’m really torn about what to do next.

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    1 week ago

    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking #

    I’ve been reflecting on my career path since I got laid off from my corporate sales position earlier this year. After months of interviewing with various companies, often reaching the final rounds, I’m starting to question whether pursuing a corporate job is worth it anymore. The process has been long and exhausting, with interviews dragging on for weeks only to face rejection for seemingly trivial reasons. I know that if I apply to 100 jobs this week, I’ll likely receive some responses, but the thought of going through another lengthy interview process only to potentially face another layoff is daunting. It’s disheartening to see so many people in the same boat, struggling to find stable income while companies continue to make layoffs. HubSpot just laid off a significant number of employees and there’s talk of more layoffs to come, which adds to my anxiety about the future. I feel trapped because my living expenses require me to find a job, yet I’m left wondering what the point is if the security isn’t there. I’m curious about what the job market will look like in the coming years, especially for someone in sales like me. I’ve heard that building something on the side could be an alternative, but that requires time and resources I don’t currently have. It’s a tough situation out there, and I’m left feeling uncertain about my next steps.

    Company: HubSpot

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