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@u/Insanopatato7 days ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Requesting data deletion after rejection

Requesting data deletion after rejection led to dialogue with workers

What I wish I knew
Checking data deletion policies before applying
Job SearchApplication Process
@u/TalesOfSymposiaabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

applied for many jobs daily

Wasted energy, got nothing, worse since then

What I wish I knew
I should've gotten a job relatively easy
Job SearchUnsuccessful
@u/Objective_Mess_1337about 2 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

got a job after 10 months of applying

got a 124k base job at a FFRDC

What I wish I knew
applying for so many jobs took a toll on my mental health
Job SearchEmployment
@u/No_Marsupial30492 months ago · 7 months after
1/10
Settled

kept applying after 7 months

Got job offer after 350 applications

What I wish I knew
Persistence pays off in job search
Job SearchUnemployment
@u/Far_Pumpkin94402 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Applied to 2,300 jobs without success

Applied to many jobs but kept getting ghosted and eventually lost work as AI trainer

What I wish I knew
Job market is highly competitive and AI interviews can be frustrating
Job SearchUnemployment
@u/Apple_Pie55683 months ago · after interviewing after
5/10
Mixed

looking for a non-toxic job

managers unwilling to accommodate my religious needs and doctor's orders

What I wish I knew
research company culture before applying
Job SearchToxic Workplace
@u/FarDoughnut44573 months ago · 2 days after
10/10
Severe

wasted hours on interview

Wasted hours on interview after being stood up

What I wish I knew
Don't waste time on unprofessional interviews
Job SearchInterviews
@u/Normie50004 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

accepted seasonal job at Target

Got a job as an inbound stocker at 4 am, knocking out debt and upskilling in IT

What I wish I knew
More about the job's expectations and requirements
Job SearchRetail
@u/Newbie73325 months ago · since August after
1/10
Settled

don't give up on job search

ran out of internship jobs, applied to Jr and Senior roles

What I wish I knew
apply to all relevant roles
Job SearchOvercoming Obstacles
@u/vuwildcat075 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

pursued multiple job opportunities

Received multiple job offers after a long job search

What I wish I knew
Networking and persistence are key
Job SearchLaid Off
@u/AdultingSurvival20266 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

I changed my job search approach

I'm now more cautious in interviews, but struggle to find the right fit

What I wish I knew
I should've been more specific about my expectations
Job SearchInterviews
@u/HousingNo18466 months ago · 3 weeks after
10/10
Severe

applied to 200 jobs

Feeling extremely demotivated, barely getting calls, constant job searching

What I wish I knew
How to stay motivated during job search
Job SearchLaid Off
@u/Certain-Walrus50606 months ago · 4 months after
2/10
Settled

Applied for content strategist role

Received poorly proofread rejection email

What I wish I knew
Proofread emails before sending
Job SearchRejection
@u/SomberDreamer7 months ago · 5 months after
1/10
Settled

job search ended

Laid off, applied to many jobs, finally got FAANG job offer

What I wish I knew
Be prepared for lengthy search
Job SearchLengthy Search