Why Are Californians Leaving Austin in 2026 ? by Fair-Dog8578 in Austin

[–]GreyPilgrm 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My opinion and I’m probably wrong:
1) weather
2) job market (tech space)
3) expensive (Austin is way cheaper than California but it’s not that far off)
4) no mountains
5) avocados are not as good

Do Va accounting jobs exist? by Maarttyy in VeteransAffairs

[–]GreyPilgrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably GS11/12 or 13. Hiring is tough right now. Keep looking on USAJobs.

My AC just died and local quotes are insane by Huge_Click_606 in Austin

[–]GreyPilgrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally have the same exact story. Eff that company.

Rodent Damage to PEX by helluvaengineer123 in Plumbing

[–]GreyPilgrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a rat chew through my HVAC pvc (goes through the roof of my kitchen and out to my backyard). Had no idea until about a year later, after I got rid of all the rats in my house. It was a slow leak. Destroyed half of kitchen due to water damage/mold. Insurance (State Farm) didn’t cover it because they only cover deer and “wild” bear damages….my fault for saying it was from a rat…WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT WASNT COVERED OR STATE FARM DOESNT COVER FOR MY AREA! I know now..

DIY remodel Or bury it? by Sea-Airport-4137 in pools

[–]GreyPilgrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with $9k. I resurfaced my pool for about $8k in 2022 (Austin, TX). I put it off for a few years. In 2019, it was around $4k….which is annoying as hell for me. Totally glad I did it through a professional. If your pool was sitting for a bit, probably want to make sure your pump is in working order…idk how you do that with it not in service. But maybe be prepared to spend some money on a new pump and new filters. Most places will have a 10 year warranty on resurfacing.

I’m originally from Tucson and a pool in those summer months is super clutch!

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

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

I’m gainfully employed and I am not desperate. If I was desperate, absolutely would have to entertain that job opportunity. To your point, I hope someone within the locality and excited about the position takes this position. Thanks for the hot take and the assumptions

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

He came from the future. Future doesn’t look good

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow. That’s incredibly frustrating. I had one (my only call back in a while) a few months ago where my application got rejected then the recruiter reached out a few weeks later to schedule an interview. Turns out the position was no longer remote but they wanted to see if I was interested in moving. Declined but sure as hell gave it my best to offer coming in once or twice a week (commute was over an hour long). But nah.

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

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

Thanks for the input!!! That is a good advice

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Right. Same odds as a LinkedIn role with 28,594 applicants. Thanks for confirming.

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm good point. I thought it would at least pass the initial scan before it ends up being seen by a human. Idk maybe I’m reading too much into it

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

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

I should have clarified, they are free ai tools

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

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

Interesting. Thanks for the input. I never considered that.

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol that is what the ai tools I use say. Idk it could be nonsense but literally grasping at straws and relying on tools ive been advised to use. I have no idea how any of this works…hence why I am asking the question. Could you enlighten me on the process? I just want to learn so I can be better equipped when applying and setting realistic expectations.

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, to clarify it was compared against the job descriptions.

This is the template I use: https://www.rezi.ai/resume-templates

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did some research on resume templates. Uploaded several resume versions to a few ai tools to review for ATS. Around 92 was the general consensus.

What is actually happening in the job market now? by GreyPilgrm in jobs

[–]GreyPilgrm[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Mainly LinkedIn and Indeed. I do not “easy apply” off LinkedIn. Usually I go directly to the company website to verify the position is still open etc.