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Careerdifficult job search
#RI-6a6afe32·8 months ago·
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“Applied to hundreds of jobs”

Applied to many jobs, then got hired through a friend's reference

What I wish I knew
"Job search can be extremely stressful"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider getting a reference to help find a job"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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