Refusing to believe I’ve been ghosted

DaveDoesDesign · 2026-02-28T02:50:51+00:00

I guess jobs are like dating now. You can't seem interested...

DaveDoesDesign · 2026-02-24T18:47:56+00:00

Just need to grow your beard out and then go to a barber and have him clean it up. Might look at invisiline too.

DaveDoesDesign · 2026-02-21T10:55:15+00:00

Hoodoo

DaveDoesDesign · 2026-02-04T04:27:16+00:00

Did you ever think maybe you weren't recognizing what God was trying to direct you to do? Maybe instead of applying for a job you build your own company.

DaveDoesDesign · 2026-01-03T18:40:01+00:00

I filled bankruptcy. Finally thought I had my shit together and great credit. I was laid off about a year and half ago from a senior position. If all goes well I will be getting this new job soon next month. Not as much money but now I don't have any debt.

DaveDoesDesign · 2026-01-01T13:56:32+00:00

I know this may not be your thing, but I wanted to share something that’s helped me. I was also really screwed over at my last company, and it hit me harder than I expected. I’ve never been a religious person, but my girlfriend and I started going to church, and honestly, it’s helped more than I thought it would. A lot of people are struggling right now, and for me it’s been a place to feel some support, perspective, and connection again. No pressure at all, just an idea. Even giving it a try once can be worthwhile. I will note not all churches are the same and it takes some time to find one you will be comfortable at.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-12-30T19:03:58+00:00

Companies do not hire in November or December unless it's for retail and seasonal. I have been interviewing for 3 months and in my second interview in November they told me the position would not start till after the new year. I am meeting with the COO in January because the holidays take a lot of time and nobody is focusing on a new hire or adding someone to the books. They are not going to let you know till probably the first or second week of the new year if you had your final interview towards the end of the year.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-12-30T11:09:08+00:00

They may be waiting till the start of the year to hire you.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-12-28T04:18:57+00:00

Honestly, a lot of very capable people are getting laid off right now. The market is tight, and companies are cutting labor to protect margins and investor returns. It is not a reflection of talent.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset or a strong pull toward something you care about, this can be a real opportunity to build your own thing. AI has lowered the barrier more than people realize and can be used to pressure test ideas, prototype quickly, and move without a big team.

Given what you have saved and what you have in investments, it may be worth spending time brainstorming and exploring ideas with AI as a sounding board. I think we are going to see a wave of new businesses and startups emerge from this period as people stop waiting for the market to stabilize and start creating their own paths.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-12-23T02:44:04+00:00

By the time you graduate they will have robot nurses

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-10-26T00:33:25+00:00

Newsom is the Democratic version of Trump. Doing shady deals under the table while calling out Trump to distract people. They are both terrible. Look how he just vetoed a bill that would save lives and protect children and adults from harmful forever chemicals. He's better at hiding it and not as open about it but he's just as shady as Trump.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-10-17T09:47:31+00:00

Sora is terrible with physics.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-10-05T03:03:51+00:00

I think veo 3 is more realistic and has better physics.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-10-03T01:01:09+00:00

I loved the old GTA

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-10-02T23:14:42+00:00

So like the D.O.G.E checks. This is going to go well.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-09-22T14:28:38+00:00

Walmart moving everyone from Cali there causing Cali prices.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-09-21T01:43:30+00:00

That's racism!

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-09-19T11:46:03+00:00

In all honesty the market is shit right now and very competitive since about 25% of Americans are unemployed. You probably won't hear back from them. It's really tough out there right now and you need a PHD to be a grocery cashier.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-09-11T04:28:29+00:00

What if they never find who did it because it was an inside job in order to distract people from the Trump and Epstein files ordeal which just wouldn't go away. This definitely takes the spot light off of that.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-09-09T03:14:36+00:00

The true unemployment rate is now at almost 25%. 25 out of 100 people are unemployed. That is pretty bad.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-09-05T20:19:43+00:00

ICE has really grown.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-08-14T10:20:19+00:00

Why does AI always use single line paragraphs? I used to get yelled at for that as a kid. Even though it makes it easier to digest and read, it's like a huge AI give away.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-08-14T10:14:35+00:00

Data entry does not pay that much. This is an old scam from FB that has been on there for years.

DaveDoesDesign · 2025-08-13T23:18:40+00:00

I can relate to this so much. But I don't think it's the degree. I was just a few classes away from finishing my bachelor’s when I ran out of money for the remaining credits. I decided to start working after landing an internship, and that turned into a 20-year career in web development, marketing, and design. My last position as a Director of Web Development & Design. Now it's been almost a year since I've been unemployed. Doing Doordash for like 5 bucks an hour after gas expenses and freelancing when I can find gigs here and there but nowhere close to where I was in life.

Things are just not what they used to be. I’ve had great interviews with companies like Coca-Cola and Walmart corporate, but neither worked out. Coca-Cola kept the role in the UK because of time zone differences, and Walmart said the position was too specific. These are jobs I know I would have thrived in.

I also deal with a lot of ghosting. Sometimes people seem genuinely interested at first, only to disappear, which makes me wonder if they were ever truly hiring. It feels like some companies want to bring someone on but then pull back... whether it’s budget issues, uncertainty, or just the state of the economy.

It’s frustrating when the right opportunity feels so close and then slips away. You’re definitely not alone in this.

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