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[Diseased Yak]

I really don't know what to do now.

People will scoff, but I hate my job. Hate it. I've never been so stressed out in my life. I can't sleep, I overeat (gained 20 lbs. in 10 months of working there), I drink excessively nearly every night now. When I'm not at work, I dread going to work. I've seriously had moments recently where I've almost walked out.

And last week, the only person who I ever bothered talking to about any of it quit. So now I'm alone. My schedule makes a social life impossible, so I have no friends (I don't get along well with anyone at work, either). I actually regret moving to Seattle. It's been nothing but a shit show here from day one for me.

I can only relate what happened with me. I was in a similar place in my life, about 2 years ago. I waited way too long to leave the shit work situation that I was in, and it almost cost me my life. I was drinking heavily, depressed every day, and filled with dread when not hammered. A few times I sat at the edge of my bed with my .45 to my head.

I finally left, for what would have been my dream job, but the damage was done. I flamed out during my dream job, and walked away from it. Had I left the awful situation more quickly, I have to believe that wouldn't have happened.

What followed was almost a year of either unemployment or shit wages. I've since gotten back where I was, making very good money working from home, still in IT, but doing easy work now that keeps me stress-free.

Whaf I suggest is, don't wait too long. Having a new job lined up is important, yes, but I know the cost of waiting too long.

 

[many places]

Got A+ Certified today, hope it'll help to snag a job I wouldn't have previously. $600 spent because I failed one of the tests accidentally, but hopefully it'll pay for itself. Spend money to make money, as they say..

Congrats on the cert. I am currently studying for it and other IT stuff with youtube and reddit references.

 

[hitme]

Blew my phone interview a couple days ago. Thought I was ready.

welp.

 

[N.Domixis]

Somewhat related, I was invited to a work party were I intern and I am a little worried. Its the first party I have been invited to. I don't know what I will even do. My boss invited us.

 

[Einhander]

Anyone know of any data entry jobs in Illinois? Not sure where to look around.

 

[NeOak]

Blew my phone interview a couple days ago. Thought I was ready.

welp.

Shit man, that happens.

Somewhat related, I was invited to a work party were I intern and I am a little worried. Its the first party I have been invited to. I don't know what I will even do. My boss invited us.

http://hrnasty.com/holiday-parties-why-they-matter/

http://hrnasty.com/company-christmas-party-survival-guide/

Anyone know of any data entry jobs in Illinois? Not sure where to look around.

Try Indeed.com

 

[The Shadow]

Had a pretty shit day today and now my boss wants to have a meeting with me tomorrow.

Depending on how it goes, I might rage quit. We shall see.

 

[PeterLegend]

Had a pretty shit day today and now my boss wants to have a meeting with me tomorrow.

Depending on how it goes, I might rage quit. We shall see.

I'm there with you buddy, my boss turned into an asshole the past couple weeks

 

[Roubjon]

I had two interviews with a software development firm and neither of them had me do any kind of coding proficiency section. But now I'm at the stage where they are doing the background check, the drug test, and checking my references. Am I getting the job? I have no idea.

This is my first interview since I graduated University last Winter, so I'm happy I've made it this far in the interview process. Especially after being in a really bad place for a year where I didn't apply to any jobs at all.

 

[OG Kush]

It's always time to be networking.
But I hope you don't need it.

True that. People should never stop networking.

 

[The Shadow]

I'm there with you buddy, my boss turned into an asshole the past couple weeks

Just finished with my meeting. Basically got chewed out for having stuff done at the last minute. She's done nothing but added stuff on my plate since she got here and now she's upset that I can't get anything done on time.

As bad as I wanted to quit, I didn't. I'll wait until after my paid holiday. So fucking done with this job though.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

So an update for this job I basically have...

It could take weeks for my background check to go through... so no job for the foreseeable holiday...

 

[Royal_Phalanx]

Got a professional speaking at my next programming meetup, talking about how to get started in tech. Should be good.

 

[Pimplitosaurio]

It's always time to be networking.
But I hope you don't need it.

Oh yeah, we should be networking always. But it's time to change the tone of the conversation from "what's up dude, you seen something good in netflix?" to "hey bro, I need a job, got any?"

Or at least that's how I do my networking.

In fact: GAF, how do you network? Meaning after you get the contact, what do you dou? do you contact often? every month or so? every week?

 

[anonymous_abc]

In fact: GAF, how do you network? Meaning after you get the contact, what do you dou? do you contact often? every month or so? every week?

I would suggest you read this book
Never Eat Alone - Keith Ferrazzi

 

[brainzelda]

I had two interviews with a software development firm and neither of them had me do any kind of coding proficiency section. But now I'm at the stage where they are doing the background check, the drug test, and checking my references. Am I getting the job? I have no idea.

This is my first interview since I graduated University last Winter, so I'm happy I've made it this far in the interview process. Especially after being in a really bad place for a year where I didn't apply to any jobs at all.

Definitely a good sign. Probably between you and one other candidate.

 

[Makai]

The secret, master networker Keith Ferrazzi claims, is in reaching out to other people. As Ferrazzi discovered in early life, what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships—so that everyone wins.

This looks like bullshit given the similar description to every other self-help book. Just make friends and keep them updated on your life with Facebook or whatever.

 

[Mobile Suit Gooch]

My old college has an opening for a Webmaster position. Should I go for it? I wasn't best when it comes to attention to detail.

 

[Kito]

I would suggest you read this book
Never Eat Alone - Keith Ferrazzi

Thanks Flix, ordered. Had a great trade with you in the B/S/T thread last year.

 

[Flux]

Filled for unemployment today. I think I should have done this sooner since losing my last job. It's been 3 months without work so things were getting tight. I guess I thought I would bounce back quicker.

 

[Kotetsu534]

Anyone ever get sent to sit online tests with Talent Q before? Hardest set I've ever done. Well, the maths set weren't super difficult, but I forgot the rules of percentages that they needed. However, the logical reasoning/pattern recognition stuff was an order of magnitude harder than anything I've ever touched before, and the time pressure on the verbal tests was extreme (75 seconds to pick two facts out of a dense four-paragraph piece). Reckon that's that one over. Sheesh.

 

[FLAguy954]

After getting let go of a job three months ago as an RN., I am having a hard time finding work. I can get interviews. I can answer questions well. And I try to be personable. But I can't get anything. I am always beat out by someone with more experience, even though I applied for a new grad position.

Not asking for advice. Just venting. I just feel lied to right now.

I know you weren't asking for advice but your location as an RN makes a huge difference in regards to employment. I just became an LPN myself.

 

[anonymous_abc]

This looks like bullshit given the similar description to every other self-help book. Just make friends and keep them updated on your life with Facebook or whatever.

Well like most such books it's not a one size fits all or solve everything kind of affair. I got value out of some of the things he wrote and have probably forgotten lots again since then.

 

[The Shadow]

So after the long weekend to think things over and a few conversations with my wife, I'm submitting my resignation tomorrow.

I'm having a mix of relief and terror. I really hated this job and it was definitely affecting me outside of work. My wife said that if she had met me now vs. back when I was a student, she didn't think we'd date for very long because I'm so depressed. It was kind of a slap in the face, but one that I needed. A slap of reality.

Anyway, I'm a little terrified about bills and having a stable paycheck. My wife will start working early next year, so there will be income, so I think it's more a personal issue of letting go of control and being OK with someone else paying the bills.

A little anxious about quitting tomorrow. I haven't submitted a resignation letter in eons it seems. There's a part of me that'll enjoy the schadenfreude after I'm gone. They've taken me for granted for too long.

 

[Vex_]

So after the long weekend to think things over and a few conversations with my wife, I'm submitting my resignation tomorrow.

I'm having a mix of relief and terror. I really hated this job and it was definitely affecting me outside of work. My wife said that if she had met me now vs. back when I was a student, she didn't think we'd date for very long because I'm so depressed. It was kind of a slap in the face, but one that I needed. A slap of reality.

Anyway, I'm a little terrified about bills and having a stable paycheck. My wife will start working early next year, so there will be income, so I think it's more a personal issue of letting go of control and being OK with someone else paying the bills.

A little anxious about quitting tomorrow. I haven't submitted a resignation letter in eons it seems. There's a part of me that'll enjoy the schadenfreude after I'm gone. They've taken me for granted for too long.

It sounds like you don't have another job lined up? If you do, disregard.

Personally, for me that has always turned out horrible. Never quit until you get something else lined up.

Good luck, brother.

 

[The Shadow]

It sounds like you don't have another job lined up? If you do, disregard.

Personally, for me that has always turned out horrible. Never quit until you get something else lined up.

Good luck, brother.

I don't, because I intend to go to school in the fall. We have young kids and can't afford childcare, which we'd need for two young ones if we both worked full time. It was one of the main reasons I quit.

 

[numble]

So after the long weekend to think things over and a few conversations with my wife, I'm submitting my resignation tomorrow.

I'm having a mix of relief and terror. I really hated this job and it was definitely affecting me outside of work. My wife said that if she had met me now vs. back when I was a student, she didn't think we'd date for very long because I'm so depressed. It was kind of a slap in the face, but one that I needed. A slap of reality.

Anyway, I'm a little terrified about bills and having a stable paycheck. My wife will start working early next year, so there will be income, so I think it's more a personal issue of letting go of control and being OK with someone else paying the bills.

A little anxious about quitting tomorrow. I haven't submitted a resignation letter in eons it seems. There's a part of me that'll enjoy the schadenfreude after I'm gone. They've taken me for granted for too long.

Secure a job before you quit. You can even just work half-heartedly and make them fire you, and that would be better than quitting. If you are in the US, you won't get unemployment benefits (which can be a lot) if you quit, but you would get them if you are fired.

 

[JDHarbs]

I heard back about my phone interview.

I didn't get it.

 

[Vex_]

I heard back about my phone interview.

I didn't get it.

Damn dude. Sorry to hear. I really wish there was a way to get feedback as asking them why straight up can be seen as unprofessional.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Thought I could finally quit my current job when I applied to this new job at a gaming store to be their social media manager, but the manager said I'd only be working 10 hours a week and get paid $10 an hour.

It's a city away from me and I don't have a car so I don't think it would be worth it because I'd be spending all my money to get there. I'm thinking about calling tomorrow to see if I could do this from my house because I don't see how I could otherwise.

 

[cluto]

Can someone explain to me who's at fault here.

Basically, I applied for a job back in July. A week ago I get an email to come in for an interview. Just had the interview thirty minutes ago. It was very clear a couple minutes into the interview that this job has little to nothing to do with the skillset that I have. I am extremely picky about the jobs I apply to -- making sure I only bother with postings that I meet the requirements for AND am comfortable with the responsibilities. I do not apply to anything that requires someone to be very sociable and engaging with customers or whatever because I'm not that person.

For whatever reason, I don't have a record or email of the job I applied to, but I believe this is the same posting I applied to -- at the very least, it's the job I just interviewed for: Posting

Job Summary:
Assists the promotions or marketing departments with daily activities that promote the station(s), clients or events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and attends client meetings with sellers and sales managers as needed to plan events and event logistics.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to create and execute promotions such as remotes, events, van hits and other street team activities from start to finish.
• Drives promotional vehicles.
• Performs basic office administrative functions and updates station web site.
• Conducts on-site promotions, and handles clients and listeners.
• Sets up and runs audio and other types of equipment; hangs banners and other staging elements.
• Records events (i.e. photos, videos, audio and social media measures for station promotions).
• Sets up, breaks down and transports promotional event equipment as required.
• Prepares contest rules, waivers, and release forms for on air, digital, social media and other contests.
• Supervises prize inventory and in-studio prize sheets as well as awarding of prizes at events.
• May coordinate and oversee on-site appearances, remotes and events.
• May be responsible for all winner prize fulfillment and release forms.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and social media platforms
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
• High work standards and degree of attention to detail
• Problem solving and decision making
• Project management from start to finish; assumes responsibility & accountability for assignments and tasks
• Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
• Excellent driving record
• Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move 40-pound objects

Work Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in outdoor promotions and/or marketing and/or customer service

Looking at all those bullet points -- especially the order of the bullet points -- it seems like a job that requires someone who can do both digital stuff (photoshop, social media), and is physically capable of setting up events and such. The issue is that they basically told me during the interview that the job is almost 100% setting up events and rallying strangers to play games and shit. They need someone very outgoing and comfortable approaching people. Additionally, when I asked about the digital side of the job, they basically said that that's something I could work towards in the future (after months of doing the event stuff).

Now what I'm asking from anyone in this thread is whether I'm right in thinking the job posting was extremely misleading. I mean, just from looking at the qualifications section, bullet point number 1 is: "Advanced skills in MS office, photoshop, and social media"; bullet point number 7: "Exhibits good interpersonal skills". Yet the job is almost entirely interpersonal skill-related, and doesn't even clearly outline that you'll be actively engaging with strangers. Are they trying to pull a bait-and-switch, or do I just not know how to read job postings correctly?

I want to email the person who contacted me and tell them how misleading this posting is, but I don't know how "professional" that is.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Got my job offer letter and I accepted. I start Monday .

 

[Pimplitosaurio]

Got my job offer letter and I accepted. I start Monday .

Congrats Solid, hope it's a good job and that we won't see you ever again in this topic

In my case, I posted that I might lose my job a few days ago, I got renewed again, but damn, I'm hating this because my extension lasts only until the middle of december

I'm in a spot in my life where I can't be jobless, I really need to look for a more stable job

 

[numble]

Can someone explain to me who's at fault here.

Basically, I applied for a job back in July. A week ago I get an email to come in for an interview. Just had the interview thirty minutes ago. It was very clear a couple minutes into the interview that this job has little to nothing to do with the skillset that I have. I am extremely picky about the jobs I apply to -- making sure I only bother with postings that I meet the requirements for AND am comfortable with the responsibilities. I do not apply to anything that requires someone to be very sociable and engaging with customers or whatever because I'm not that person.

For whatever reason, I don't have a record or email of the job I applied to, but I believe this is the same posting I applied to -- at the very least, it's the job I just interviewed for: Posting



Looking at all those bullet points -- especially the order of the bullet points -- it seems like a job that requires someone who can do both digital stuff (photoshop, social media), and is physically capable of setting up events and such. The issue is that they basically told me during the interview that the job is almost 100% setting up events and rallying strangers to play games and shit. They need someone very outgoing and comfortable approaching people. Additionally, when I asked about the digital side of the job, they basically said that that's something I could work towards in the future (after months of doing the event stuff).

Now what I'm asking from anyone in this thread is whether I'm right in thinking the job posting was extremely misleading. I mean, just from looking at the qualifications section, bullet point number 1 is: "Advanced skills in MS office, photoshop, and social media"; bullet point number 7: "Exhibits good interpersonal skills". Yet the job is almost entirely interpersonal skill-related, and doesn't even clearly outline that you'll be actively engaging with strangers. Are they trying to pull a bait-and-switch, or do I just not know how to read job postings correctly?

I want to email the person who contacted me and tell them how misleading this posting is, but I don't know how "professional" that is.

A lot of job postings are misleading. Similar to how many "entry level" positions post a requirement of X number of experience. Bullet points are not meant to be in order of importance. Do not send that e-mail.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Thought I could finally quit my current job when I applied to this new job at a gaming store to be their social media manager, but the manager said I'd only be working 10 hours a week and get paid $10 an hour.

It's a city away from me and I don't have a car so I don't think it would be worth it because I'd be spending all my money to get there. I'm thinking about calling tomorrow to see if I could do this from my house because I don't see how I could otherwise.

What is your current job?

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

What is your current job?

I unload trucks at a warehouse.

 

[The_Joker1721]

God damn it man I've been trying to get a teller job for like a year now and I've interviewed at, no exaggeration, 30-34 branches over the last year and I just can't do it. I understand the first ten rejections cause I was a mess but I've been killing it in every interview since then. I answer all the questions well I have a lot of cash handling experience I asks great questions (the managers themselves say I ask wonderful questions) and I'm pretty personable. I have the branch managers and the head tellers laughing and it's always a good experience. What the hell gives? I needed to vent a little there but damn this is hard. Rejections on rejections is difficult. I'm gonna keep trying cause I would like to pursue a career as a banker but sometimes it just feels like I can't get out of my current job.

Any advice from bankers or tellers on how you got the job?

Spoiler

haha shit it's cause I'm a fat man right?!

 

[Biske]

soul-crushing indeed.


Nothing makes me feel like more of a tool, than applying for a job.

Maybe its better when you are really really passionate about what you are doing or supremely skilled. But when you are a regular joe just trying to get a decent job, the whole dog and pony show and that attitude that employers have like "kneel and lick my fucking boot you piece of shit" really does wear on you.

When you get to a job where they seem to like you and want you to work there, its like "whats the catch? How horrible is this place? How little do you pay?"


One thing I really have realized is a god send, is recruiters and temp/hiring agencies, having these folks going to bat for you and smoothing things along, is amazing.


Still hell though and makes me wish I just stayed in my dead end, going nowhere, worthless experience job. If only to feel like I can relax and don't have to perform.

I can handle getting the job and being shitty at it and a disappointment, at least I have a clear goal to work to.


But getting a job and interviews, is so nebulous. Fuck it. Fuck. it.

 

[Avixph]

Hey peeps so I have an interview coming up and for the past few days I have been practicing for possible questions. However I have been bothered by how I am going to answer the question "tell me about yourself". The problem I am having is that I don't know how to go about telling the interviewer that I have been unemployed for 3 months now. Can anyone of you help me out?

 

[MC Safety]

I want to email the person who contacted me and tell them how misleading this posting is, but I don't know how "professional" that is.

Job postings are often written by one person and that person is oftentimes not the hiring manager. So you'll get a job description and the hiring manager will want something totally different.

Don't send the e-mail. Nothing's to be gained by it.

The hiring manager should be the one to specify what he/she wants. But even that's not always made clear.

HI have been bothered by how I am going to answer the question "tell me about yourself". The problem I am having is that I don't know how to go about telling the interviewer that I have been unemployed for 3 months now. Can anyone of you help me out?

Say something like, I'm job hunting. [INSERT SPECIFIC THING HERE ABOUT COMPANY OR JOB POSTING] caught my eye and I was intrigued. I had to apply for this position. I'm a good fit because [INSERT THING YOU DID HERE.]

Tailor your response to the job and the company. Keep it brief. You don't have to mention your job search, but it will probably come up. When it does, say you're looking for a good fit with a company you can help grow and grow with.

 

[Avixph]

Say something like, I'm job hunting. [INSERT SPECIFIC THING HERE ABOUT COMPANY OR JOB POSTING] caught my eye and I was intrigued. I had to apply for this position. I'm a good fit because [INSERT THING YOU DID HERE.]

Tailor your response to the job and the company. Keep it brief. You don't have to mention your job search, but it will probably come up. When it does, say you're looking for a good fit with a company you can help grow and grow with.

Thanks for the advice. Also the interview is not for a job interview but for a digital marketing boot-camp program that will teach me useful skills and help me with job searching.

 

[theecakee]

Sooo far have applied to 20-30ish companies for internships, still no luck! At least one rejection email from Airbnb lol..I guess I can at least respect them telling me "no" rather than leave me hanging.

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

Hey peeps so I have an interview coming up and for the past few days I have been practicing for possible questions. However I have been bothered by how I am going to answer the question "tell me about yourself". The problem I am having is that I don't know how to go about telling the interviewer that I have been unemployed for 3 months now. Can anyone of you help me out?

Just talk about your previous job experience prior to that. The interviewer(s) can see(unless if you lied on your resume/job application) that you've been unemployed for 3 months and you don't need to talk about it unless they specifically bring it up. Even if they do, just talk about what you excelled at your previous job and what you feel like you can contribute to your prospective employer.

Also, even if you don't get hired at the place you interview at-don't lose hope. I interviewed at a different company than where I currently work at and one of the people that interviewed with(I interviewed with 5 people) had a friend at a different company in the same industry and put in a very good word for me. I interviewed over there(through sheer dumb luck-I didn't know they knew each other) and they pretty much hired me on the spot and didn't bother to ask for my references.

 

[Avixph]

Just talk about your previous job experience prior to that. The interviewer(s) can see(unless if you lied on your resume/job application) that you've been unemployed for 3 months and you don't need to talk about it unless they specifically bring it up. Even if they do, just talk about what you excelled at your previous job and what you feel like you can contribute to your prospective employer.

Also, even if you don't get hired at the place you interview at-don't lose hope. I interviewed at a different company than where I currently work at and one of the people that interviewed with(I interviewed with 5 people) had a friend at a different company in the same industry and put in a very good word for me. I interviewed over there(through sheer dumb luck-I didn't know they knew each other) and they pretty much hired me on the spot and didn't bother to ask for my references.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[LuffyZoro]

I've got a phone interview for an internship in a few hours and I'm nervous. I think I'm a pretty good fit and it's not a big field, but I'm still not sure of my interview ability.

 

[toadsworth]

oh my god i have an interview in two weeks and they paid for the airfare and hotel and everything

i'm excited and nervous

gotta keep my nerves in check when it's gametime. for now i've got to prepare as much as possible

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

oh my god i have an interview in two weeks and they paid for the airfare and hotel and everything

i'm excited and nervous

gotta keep my nerves in check when it's gametime. for now i've got to prepare as much as possible

If they are paying for all that I cannot help but think you are at the very least the frontrunner. Don't mess it up and you should be golden. Good luck buddy.

 

[NeOak]

oh my god i have an interview in two weeks and they paid for the airfare and hotel and everything

i'm excited and nervous

gotta keep my nerves in check when it's gametime. for now i've got to prepare as much as possible

Haha same, here. I got one in two weeks.

Gotta worry about finishing this semester first, then I can worry about it.

 

[backflip10019]

Another in-person interview, another job I didn't get because I wasn't "an exact fit" despite my easily transferable skills, deep knowledge of their space based on personal interest and research and enthusiasm for the company and role. This is the third time I'm experiencing this in the past 6 months.

My industry is fucking stupid.

 

[Slacker]

I've got a phone interview for an internship in a few hours and I'm nervous. I think I'm a pretty good fit and it's not a big field, but I'm still not sure of my interview ability.

How'd it go? Either way use the experience to get better prepared for the next interview. Remember what they asked and practice your answers, think of more questions you could have asked, etc.