I have a job I don’t quite like and I’m shooting applications elsewhere. I work full time and I’m also looking for another job in my city that fits my qualifications. I cannot change states or move to another city, it is what it is.
So far I’ve sent 5 apps for positions that interest me: 2 have answered, one could offer me a different but similar job (position already filled) and the other one, while fitting what I majored in, means constant stress, plans that change constantly, even several times a day, a pay reduction and the last 2 who applied to do this quit in 4 and 6 months respectively.
At least they were honest during the interview, but I now feel depressed. I was hoping to work there and quit my current job.
I don’t know if this is obvious or not and I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to get discouraged if you get rejected or ignored. Fuck knows how many applications I sent out years ago when I was actively looking for a job but it was dozens, and the vast majority of them got either a form letter reply or outright ignored. You most probably don’t get ignored because you personally suck, but because there’s SO. MANY. PEOPLE. looking for a job at the same time