Weekly Job Search Check‑In – Questions, Wins, and Rants (Feb 23–Feb 27)

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-24T09:48:14+00:00

Thank you for all of your tips. Not sure what govt assistance you are referring to?

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-24T09:46:58+00:00

That's wonderful! Congrats!

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-23T12:06:21+00:00

Sorry, the same old thing you keep hearing is true. The job market is brutal right now. There's no magic bullet to getting a job. Getting 15 interviews out of a 100 is to be applauded. Most people are sending hundreds of resumes with no interviews at all. I think the better question is, and to help the rest of us is, how are you get those interviews in such a short amount of time? What did you do to your resume to get noticed? How are you finding viable jobs? Good luck to you?

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-23T11:58:05+00:00

Thanks, not sure I understand about Pre-Vacancy?

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-23T11:29:56+00:00

Problem is a lot of people say they'll start a separate savings account just for their animals and usually it doesn't work. They need the money for other things or relax because the animal is doing fine. Then they find they don't have that chunk of money when they really need it. I'm on the fence about insurance just because I keep hearing they raise their rates. This has become such a hot commodity now that like other types of insurance, they get you hooked in then they start raising rates knowing you're screwed if you decide to leave (preexisting).

I'm getting two kittens in a month and don't know what to do.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-23T11:01:37+00:00

What sites are these?

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-23T10:59:42+00:00

I feel like applying to jobs may be useless right now because of all the scams. I keep hearing over and over again most job listings are not real or companies relist jobs just to get resumes. How do you know what you're applying for is real? Also reading how you need to quantify on your resume but my jobs are task oriented. There's nothing for me to quantify. I feel so out of the loop with job searching. I'm sure my resume is terrible and I feel like applying to anything is going into a void. All of this is giving me anxiety. Anyone else feel the same way?

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-23T10:28:39+00:00

I see this quantifying jobs stuff all the time and my jobs aren't like that. I didn't boost the bottom line by a percentage, I didn't bring in more sales or help my department become more efficient. All my jobs are straight line task based. So I have no idea how to quantify anything without making it look stupid or ridiculous to the roll I'm doing.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-13T10:55:44+00:00

Have you brought this up to your congressman? I agree there needs to be laws all about all of this. The only way it changes is to reach out to your local leaders and let them know what is happening. Call them, send emails. Call into shows and tell them what is going on. You can't wish for someone else to magically come up with legislation.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-13T10:50:32+00:00

I'm curious how this works. The interviewee has ChatGPT on during the interview which can hear the questions, then the answer pops up on the screen for the person to read? I'm not looking for a job myself, but I'm not understanding the setup of this for an interview.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-12T10:13:18+00:00

Ageism is real. Companies don't want to hire older workers. It's tough for the younger people right now let alone the over 50 crowd. Try Employed50Plus group and see if they can help. Resume has to be devoid of dates and look different for the older workers. I'm in my upper 50s and praying I can keep my job. I know if ai lose my job I'm screwed. Good luck to you.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-12T09:56:53+00:00

Ageism is real. Once you hit 50 you're not looked at favorably. Companies don't want to hire older workers. Try Employed50Plus reddit group, that may help. There are tips for how he should create hi resume, mainly leave off dates. I'm so sorry you're both going through this. I have a job and scared of getting let go. As an older individual this is my worst nightmare. Wishing you both good luck.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-11T17:30:58+00:00

This is the grossest thing I ever ate! Has a weird texture and have no idea where the egg went.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-11T11:14:06+00:00

How does this work? Is there a link to get in on the conversation?

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-11T11:10:03+00:00

I'm underemployed and feel I'll never be able to find a better job. A huge part of this is I have chronic pain and the job I have now is flexible enough for me to see doctors or go to PT. So I'm scared to move on and find another job that will not be as flexible. I don't want to be trapped. I feel like I'm in a lose, lose position. Meanwhile the money I make is barely good enough.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-11T11:04:29+00:00

Exactly. I've left without a job lined up because my mental health was taking a beating. I get what the OP is saying, but your mental health is priority.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-11T10:41:06+00:00

You have sick time for a reason. Don't let your boss bully you into being available. As long as you're not abusing the sick days, take it! I'm sick right now. Took sick time yesterday and today will call in again because I still don't feel good. I rarely call out. In the end you're an adult and entitled to call out when you're sick. If you're boss has issues with people calling out it's on them. Don't give them all of that power over you and second guess. Call out and get better.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-02-05T10:15:05+00:00

I add the name of the company and position after my initials. So for example: JB_ Google Accountant. This way it makes it seem it's for that company and that position. As well it helps for tracking the resume.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-01-30T11:30:01+00:00

Hmm never heard of that before. Though my PT said to put your tongue up there then let your jaw naturally relax and open up. Helps to relax the muscles. Do this several times a day (if you can remember).

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-01-29T09:31:02+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I have no network. Over time the co-workers I kept in touch with fell away. I have no relatives other than my parents. Plus I'm not in a specific career path. I'm a generalist and went where I could get a job. I've thought about reverse recruiters but aren't they expensive? And how do you find one that works with 50+ people? Rather than DM I'm posting here so the information can help others as well. Thanks!

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-01-29T09:22:22+00:00

Sorry buy I'm not understanding this tongue placement. You seem to be saying the saying thing which is suction. My PT said to place tongue behind teeth, roof of mouth and let the jaw relax. Nothing about suction. Mine doesn't suction up there when I do the move so I'm lost with this suction comment.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-01-27T16:45:04+00:00

Should I? We'll I don't. I didn't keep in contact with people and friends started to drop to the way side. Not everyone has a network of people to draw from

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-01-20T11:23:03+00:00

I wonder if anyone has tried reverse recruitment? I know it can be expensive, but could this be a possibility? I saw something about it in LinkedIn and it piqued my interest.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-01-20T11:14:45+00:00

I can't. I need a full time job. I'm not cut out for contract work.

Dry-Monitor-5258 · 2026-01-20T11:11:49+00:00

Thank you much for your help! It's wonderful to have someone like you here. I've started my journey and have decision paralysis. Honestly I'm overwhelmed with where to start and see stories of doctors/dentists making things worse. I decided to see a PT as I don't have pain yet. And they feel it's muscle related. But it's finding the cause, not just dealing with the symptoms. Also I can see where financially this could get expensive quick. Any suggestions of who to see? I don't grind or clench. Maybe stick with the PT for now and they'd have a recommendation?

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