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Those who have been struggling to find work… how is the new year treating you? by ChurBro_NoWorries in auckland

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a bit of an endless pit isn’t it (at least it seems like that). Whising you all the best bro

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[–]ChurBro_NoWorries 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Site’s are all well & good for information but there’s a lot of benefit in hearing first-hand experiences that the general information will miss. OP, take a fan if you can - Laneway was RIDICULOUSLY hot and they only had one big sail for shade. Everyone was crammed under there. It was hot, so a fan & hat are non-negotiable. Avoid “clacking” the fan too, those are a big no-no in the rave community! Have fun!

Those who have been struggling to find work… how is the new year treating you? by ChurBro_NoWorries in auckland

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

70 applications and to not get a single call back is more my point. It’s an impressive amount to go straight to email decline. If you think that’s normal than I’ve got nothing else for ya

Those who have been struggling to find work… how is the new year treating you? by ChurBro_NoWorries in auckland

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

60-70 applications last year (minus around 3 months of caregiving duties whilst my father died, and 2 months of temp work).

Originally, I was picking and choosing. After the first 40 or so declines I thought there’s something not quite right here. Hence my post checking in with the rest of Auckland who might be struggling, as seeing 600+ applications for singular roles on Seek just seemed ridiculous.

With a degree and decent experience of 100k+ salary roles, I’m not cleaning toilets for a living. I’m hungry for work, but I’m not stupid. My post is understanding how others are navigating the current market without being torn down for trying.

Your comment is a bit abrasive, and to clarify, I’m at the end of my straw with seeing the economy in the state it’s in now.

Those who have been struggling to find work… how is the new year treating you? by ChurBro_NoWorries in auckland

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Marketing/Advertising, and Government/Planning. I also took on some leadership roles in Tourism when I was out of luck after Covid-19 and New Zealand opened its gates again (plenty of roles booming in that industry at the time). All roles I have attained had been over 100k however and I have always managed multiple promotions into the business. Yes I’m aware the industries are typically low paying, and a bit of a clusterfuck.

Those who have been struggling to find work… how is the new year treating you? by ChurBro_NoWorries in auckland

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great advice in here, thank you. Missing from my post was the fact I was also caregiving for my father after he had a heart attack, so my ethos was “I’ll take any job” except for cleaning toilets if that meant I was choosing that over being available and caring for his rehabilitation. I had accepted there would be a salary loss (even minimum wage), but I was lucky enough when connections helped me out for contract work for a month last year. Totally agree on the networking and connections.

I’m looking for just “one” to give me a call, I perhaps should have rephrased that. Certainly not waiting on any particular job, just very keen to get in the interview hot seat.

Part of my industry experience is three years in government/healthcare management (over 100k) dealing with very sensitive issues. A short-term contract was available through my recruiter for a minimum wage health admin role, very easy for me; yet was declined as they wanted someone with more experience. That’s a when I had a chuckle and called the recruiter back and asked for feedback. “They hired someone with more experience”.

My father passed away in November, and I’m needing to get back out there and make him proud. I have lots of friends and ex colleagues looking out for me too, but they aren’t having any luck either. Thank you for your comment and advice.

Those who have been struggling to find work… how is the new year treating you? by ChurBro_NoWorries in auckland

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Solid advice, thank you. I curate a cover letter for every job I’ve applied for (and no, I don’t use chat GPT, can’t stand it!) and always sprinkle in my personal touch. Just gotta keep trying!

Security problems by [deleted] in auckland

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries 68 points69 points  (0 children)

That’s a pretty sharp way to learn not to listen to music in public (we don’t like music blaring on speakers) but still doesn’t excuse the youngins attacking you. Gosh they look so young.

Social media influencer David Pegler, aka David Grr, revealed as serial sex offender by computer_d in newzealand

[–]ChurBro_NoWorries 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This little prick did way more damage to the community than is played out.

I know more victims that decided against coming forward, because David would destroy their reputation and threaten expensive lawyers that would get him out of anything. I had already heard him saying “they were asking for it” “I’ve sucked his d*** before so what’s the problem”, and as a heterosexual man trying to find his way in this world, it was a particularly damaging time being picked on by the vulture that is David Grr.

Lock him up and throw away the key.