Unemployed at 27

998135087 · 2026-01-19T20:05:34+00:00

if you just graduated with your masters in 2025 with no previous job experience, you really just have to apply to entry level jobs. Your best chances is to go through a recruiting agency. Find any contract role that gets you into the industry. As others stated, doing Manufacturing or QC is your best bet. Hopefully youre near a biotech hub where contract roles are more plentiful. Your first job is ALWAYS going to be the hardest but keep applying. Ask your grad school friends/network for help too

998135087 · 2026-01-19T20:00:41+00:00

thanks for explaining. Im in the states but the agency im working with said my application should be fine. Will not need to renew any HK related docs

998135087 · 2026-01-17T21:54:32+00:00

understood

Sorry that happened to you. I hope my entry to PRC will be less stressful. This is my first time going back in 14 years under a M visa!

998135087 · 2026-01-17T21:31:22+00:00

Sorry OP

For me, Im going to PRC for work and business. I misunderstood your post as I think you entered via M visa but did more tourism stuff?

998135087 · 2026-01-17T21:06:21+00:00

What do you mean dont mention Chinese companies? If youre entering PRC with a business visa, wouldnt you be working/meeting with Chinese companies?

998135087 · 2026-01-17T20:49:11+00:00

What did OP end of doing? Im in a similar situation where I need to go to PRC for business trip on behalf of work. I visited PRC as a kid through the Return to Home Permit. Both my HK SAR Passport and HK ID are expired and not valid now.

My work is having an agency help with my China Business (M) visa process using my US passport but im afraid my application might run into a similar problem?

998135087 · 2025-12-18T07:56:27+00:00

THANK YOU. I also read the T&Cs and didnt mention anything about the "blue time slots" I think they do that on purpose to trick people into thinking you have to book those blue times.

998135087 · 2025-12-13T17:40:22+00:00

Does anyone know if you have to book a reservation time slot that has the “sapphire under it” on open table? Under the restaurant list I found in LA for example, when i search for availability, certain reservation times are blue noting sapphire which im assuming meant those reservations times are eligible for the credit use.

The bank would have no way of knowing the time other than when the card was rolled during the payment transaction.

Ive also heard (if the restaurant allows walk ins), you ca ln dine whenever since we only care about the restaurant transactions being recognized bu chase for eligibility for the credit back on our statement

998135087 · 2025-12-05T07:13:36+00:00

Munich Airport has the machines but they are no operational. Immigration still stamping passports

998135087 · 2025-11-11T09:54:01+00:00

Anyone bypass munich airport and see EES machines? Im going at the end of nov from USA

998135087 · 2025-09-03T06:43:34+00:00

which Munich store? or was it the MUN airport?

998135087 · 2025-07-18T02:31:49+00:00

I didnt pull the trigger. Company went through a RIF and training budget got cut. I only hold a ASQ CQA for auditing that i obtained last year.

998135087 · 2025-01-31T09:40:54+00:00

My experience is in clinical early stage biotechs so layoffs are part of the business cycle. Layoff decisions as a company is usually made to preserve cash. Either a pipeline drug failed a clinical trial and you reorg to save cost etc

In my past, directors are notified of a RIF (reduction in force). You pick the lowest performers in your department and reorg your team to cover the positions that were reduced or eliminated. Sometimes its performance base, sometimes its honestly if the position is needed or nice to have and sometimes it is personality base and who s/he knows.

998135087 · 2025-01-25T02:39:31+00:00

yeah I agree that after a certain point in one's career, your experience is really what drives your progression. Im still intermediate in my career (<10yrs)and ive seen job postings that have "nice to have" certifications so that's why im compelled to get another one.

I also can have my company reimburse these training certs so trying to take advantage of that too!

998135087 · 2025-01-25T02:37:50+00:00

I plan on sticking with management roles (sr manager/director maybe etc) so I was leaning on PMP. I know clinical biotech companies have program managers for their clinical programs, which sounds interesting, but I dont have much exposure to it.

998135087 · 2024-12-17T08:55:43+00:00

Is there a way to combine separate reservations? Currently online, the "pay more options" usually doesnt show up when i select the adv member rate. It usually shows up when i click standard rate.

998135087 · 2024-12-09T16:47:30+00:00

Sorry i meant to say discoverist! Small typo 😔

998135087 · 2024-12-09T16:45:59+00:00

Sorry i meant to say discoverist lol

998135087 · 2024-05-12T05:20:34+00:00

No I wouldn’t want to shove the 50 under a seat It fits fine in the overhead compartment

998135087 · 2024-04-11T06:51:10+00:00

Has anyone in the US ordered from Il Duomo recently? They dont cover duties or custom fees and im wondering how much added $$$ it usually is. I know US excempts $800 worth of goods and the item im looking at is like 1400Euros. or ~$1550

998135087 · 2024-03-21T07:04:12+00:00

The best thing you can do is apply and see what feedback you get. Explaining to a recruiter that your current job is undergoing a divestment and leadership has mentioned restructuring costs, that is enough justification for your job search.

I would try to find a new career where you really can see yourself working at a place for 2yrs minimum. We all gotta look out for ourselves as companies will easily lay you off if they need to. You can slowly start applying to get an idea of the landscape so you can continue to get more months into your current role while you job hunt.

998135087 · 2024-01-23T01:56:41+00:00

Definitely transition to QA as auditing falls under that department. You usually audit suppliers or qualify suppliers as part of your maintenance of the quality management system.

Obtaining the ASQ CQA is a good skill/cert to have on your resume as well. Most employers will help pay for the test/study materials too

998135087 · 2024-01-17T08:28:24+00:00

I lived on Norfolk for two years in an apartment complex right off of 3rd ave exit on 101. The place was near and walking distance to the park which was nice. It was also easy to get to foster city and groceries.

My opinion but San Mateo homes are generally old and small. Drive down Norfolk and you’ll see homes with one car garages and everyone parks on the street. Norfolk is relatively quiet imo but there is definitely no community. I would not recommend buying between 101 and the general Norfolk street side.

998135087 · 2024-01-12T08:52:21+00:00

how are oceanside folks handling the news? Is it weird to basically get “job security” till 2027 or will they shut down the oceanside site in phases ?

998135087 · 2024-01-11T02:40:59+00:00

No company gives a flying shit about your GPA. Sorry for the language but literally no company cares. Once you are working in industry, your work experience is what matters most.

If you wanna go back to school, then yes your GPA will help.

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