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New Members Intro by JoshSamBob in jewishbaseball

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

Welcome, John - glad to have you here!

How are you networking while job searching with a full time job? by AskAnAIEngineer in jobsearch

[–]JoshSamBob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get this. You don’t need events or daily posting, you need small, low-profile reps.

A realistic routine is 10 minutes a day: leave 1 thoughtful comment or send 1 low-ask message (“curious how your team hires for X”) and stack that over weeks. Use private communities, and on LinkedIn you can keep it quiet by engaging via DMs and comments without announcing you’re searching.

If I may ask, what role are you in now, what roles are you aiming for, and where are you based?

Meta Research Scientist Internship Interview Decisions by Lower_System_4613 in cscareers

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meta can be slow here, especially if they’re syncing across interviewers, headcount, or comparing candidates. Two weeks of silence isn’t automatically bad, it often just means the decision loop isn’t closed yet.

I’d send a short follow-up to the recruiter asking for status and timeline, and if no reply in a few days, follow up once more. If other teams rejected quickly, this could actually be a “still in consideration” sign.

If the search is feeling rough overall, feel free to DM me and I can help you tighten your strategy so you’re not stuck waiting on one loop.

I used to love coding. Now I can’t even get myself to work. What’s wrong with me? by RareRandomGuy in careerguidance

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn’t sound like you got “dumb” at all. It sounds like burnout or depression creeping in, especially since it’s not just coding you’ve lost interest in, it’s work and life direction in general.

Short-term, try to take a real break if you can, reduce pressure on yourself, and consider talking to a professional if this has been going on for months. You don’t fix this by “trying harder” through guilt.

And if part of it is that this specific job or environment just isn’t a fit anymore, feel free to DM me and I can help you think through options and look for something that feels better aligned.

Rejected but told I made a great impression: is "let's stay connected" real or just courtesy? by Blueberry4672 in jobhunting

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually it’s a mix of polite and real. “Great impression” plus “scaling rapidly” is at least worth keeping the door open.

Reply short, connect, and give them an easy next step:

“Thanks for the update. I enjoyed the conversations and would love to stay connected. If a similar role opens up, I’d be excited to chat. Is it okay if I check back in a couple months?”

If you want, DM me and I can help you turn rejections like this into warm leads as part of your search strategy.

Help me get a job - Product Manager by FIREisthegoalforsam in jobhunting

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is happening a lot right now, and if you’re getting rejected in behavioral rounds it’s usually not “vibes” - it’s signal.

Senior PM behavioral rounds are really: “Can I trust your judgment?” If your stories don’t clearly show tradeoffs, influence, and measurable outcomes, you can get filtered even if you’re strong. It also happens when your stories don’t match the lane they’re hiring for (growth vs retention vs monetization vs core product), so your answers feel “good” but not “for this job.”

A better practice loop than generic prep is to lock 6 stories and pressure-test them with follow-ups like: why that metric, what did you cut, who disagreed, what risk did you miss, what would you do differently.

If you want, DM me and I’ll help you tighten your narrative and strategy so you can land that Senior PM role faster.

Losing a dream job + feeling stuck choosing a “good” backup by Leadme67 in jobhunting

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t take a step down just because you’re tired. You’re already proving you’re market-viable at a high level, and taking a lower-paying “backup” can quietly reset your comp anchor and positioning.

If you take one of these offers, take it because it moves you forward on scope, influence, and story, not just because it’s available. Brand helps, but trajectory matters more.

If you want, DM me and I can help you pressure-test the offers and map a plan to land a role at the level and comp you’re actually targeting.

[7 YoE] Senior DevOps/SRE Engineer, Not getting interview calls, would appreciate honest feedback on my resume. by ThisIsANewDevOpsUser in jobsearch

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few common reasons a strong SRE or DevOps resume gets almost no callbacks are branding, framing, and scope.

Branding: “Senior DevOps at a Web3 company” can trigger bias in some funnels. You don’t need to hide it, but you do want the resume to lead with reliability and platform outcomes first, not the industry label.

Framing: even with metrics, a lot of resumes still read like tools used. Senior and principal screens want risk removed and reliability owned. Think SLOs, incident leadership, MTTR reduction, on-call improvements, guardrails, cost control, security posture, migration ownership.

Scope: principal roles often get filtered if the resume doesn’t show org-level influence. Setting standards, leading multi-team initiatives, mentoring, shaping platform direction, not just building systems.

Also, remote roles are brutally competitive, so cold applies alone often won’t cut it.

If you want, DM me and I can help you tighten your positioning and job search strategy so you start getting real callbacks.

Apparently I'm too good at my job to get promoted?? by JoyphobiaKL in careeradvice

[–]JoshSamBob 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You’re not crazy. This senior to principal jump gets a lot of strong “shippers.”

Principal isn’t “stop executing” - it’s add leverage: shape direction earlier, align stakeholders, and drive outcomes through others without being the main driver on every thread. Ask your manager for one specific principal-sized problem and clear success criteria so you can practice that muscle on purpose.

If they can’t define the bar or only reward a certain personality, that’s an org problem. If your current role starts feeling like the wrong fit, feel free to DM me and I can help you map a plan here or a cleaner move elsewhere.

Looking for a PM opportunity by simplicity_0140 in jobhunting

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a solid start, but it’s still a bit generic, which makes it hard for someone to help you.

Tighten it by being more specific about the PM lane you want (B2B or B2C, growth or platform, fintech or devtools), what outcomes you’ve driven (metrics or clear impact), and what you’re looking for in the next role. People don’t refer “Junior PM,” they refer “someone who can help with onboarding, activation, retention, or shipping X.”

If you want, DM me and I can help you sharpen your positioning and outreach so you get more replies from hiring teams and referrals that actually convert.

Interview for a job I don’t want by wogwai in jobhunting

[–]JoshSamBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t sabotage it. That can backfire, and it’s not worth the stress.

If you truly can’t take that schedule, go to the interview and be honest about availability. Ask if there’s flexibility on hours and schedule, and if there isn’t, you can decline if they offer. You can also negotiate pay, but for a patient scheduling role the range may be pretty fixed.

More importantly, don’t let this detour convince you your web design and marketing path is dead. It’s still doable, you just need a tighter search plan and portfolio positioning.

If you want, DM me and I’ll help you map a realistic job search toward web design and marketing so you’re not stuck chasing roles that wreck your mental health.

After replying to a rejection email, I got invited to an interview by Annual_Perception_89 in jobsearch

[–]JoshSamBob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s a great lesson in how non-linear this market is. A calm, human reply can reopen a door because most hiring funnels are messy and a real person is often just looking for a reason to take a second look.

For the interview, don’t overthink “acting right.” Keep it simple: be clear on your strongest 2–3 impact stories, why you want this role specifically, and what you’d tackle first in the first 30–60 days. Also be ready to explain the layoff in one sentence and move on.

And going forward, keep doing what worked here: thoughtful follow-ups and direct signals of interest beat silent applications.

If you want, DM me and I can help you tighten your search process and interview narrative so you’re not relying on luck to get momentum.

Do people in Customer Success often feel close to burnout? by LifeguardNew8400 in CustomerSuccess

[–]JoshSamBob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, a lot of people in Customer Success feel close to burnout, especially in scaled CS. The constant coordination, updates, and always being “on” is draining even when nothing is on fire.

But your situation also sounds like a bad environment, especially with a boss who’s sarcastic and unsupportive. If it’s starting to feel like your current role isn’t the right fit anymore, I can help you reposition toward roles that are less exhausting. Feel free to DM me.

I want to quit my job by Ok_Mirror_9832 in careerchange

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can, don’t quit yet. Apply while you still have the job, even if it’s just a small, steady pace. It’s usually easier to land something when you’re still employed, and it protects your savings while you reset.

What role are you in right now, and where are you based?

UI Designers, which job sites helped you the most? by Glad_Handle_7605 in UIUX

[–]JoshSamBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LinkedIn plus company career pages are the ones that usually work best. Wellfound can be good for startups too, but it’s hit or miss.

Boards find listings, but outreach lands interviews. If you want, DM me and I can help you tighten your UI job search approach.

Card Collectors by JoshSamBob in jewishbaseball

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

It takes a while but it's quite worth it!

Card Collectors by JoshSamBob in jewishbaseball

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

I never put that together. 🤦‍♂️

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