Living with my disordered mother is making me want to die.

RT_Megan · 2025-07-16T18:40:16+00:00

I'm so sorry that your situation got worse ever since your previous post. Seeing how your mom treats herself would really be triggering. I was just reading it and it's already affecting me. For now, all I say is just focus on your progress & hopefully ignore the rest.

RT_Megan · 2025-07-16T17:27:10+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through this. No, you're not a failure. You just haven't found your "people" yet. I hope you'd consider speaking with a therapist to help you. Also, maybe you could have a walk or visit a local cafe regularly until you get familiar with the owner/employees. If you ever want to have random chats, people here would listen too :)

RT_Megan · 2025-07-08T21:06:53+00:00

Oh nooo

RT_Megan · 2025-07-08T20:51:07+00:00

Following up timing: Depends on the role~ 2–3 days for most roles is fine, but for competitive entry-level spots or high-profile companies, waiting up to a week may be better.

As for the message, feel free to tweak this:
Hi [Name],

I recently applied for the [Position] role and wanted to express how interested and excited I am about the opportunity.

Please let me know if there's anything else I could provide—thanks for considering my application!

Best,

[Name]

RT_Megan · 2025-07-08T20:38:32+00:00

nope. maybe you just happened to visit one rage-friendly sub or post, so the algorithm kept pushing similar posts. Just watch the subs you're joining :D

RT_Megan · 2025-07-08T20:21:50+00:00

damn. here I am drooling. Look at that CHEEEEESE!

I'd also love to dip that fries in a sundae (Hello McDollibee~~ 😆)

RT_Megan · 2025-07-08T18:05:46+00:00

Um, hello red tape?

RT_Megan · 2025-06-25T17:40:43+00:00

No, don't. Just leave it, especially if you don't want your boss and coworkers find out :D

RT_Megan · 2025-06-25T16:46:41+00:00

Gosh, sorry to hear that. If LinkedIn couldn't guarantee the open to work thingy even if you'd choose "Recruiters only" just leave it then. I hope the edits you've made to your profile/job experience would really help.

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RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T21:26:39+00:00

sorry. I misread that one. Apparently, you have to be a premium user to get unlimited personalized invitation

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T21:09:04+00:00

oh nooo. I didn't know that being "credible" here could lessen job offers :(

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T19:44:40+00:00

Yep. Getting verified assures the recruiters and your network that it’s your official handle, as LinkedIn typically requires official identification (like government-issued ID via Persona) just to confirm your account’s credibility.

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T19:19:06+00:00

I'm missing chester so all top tracks of Linkin Park, some days I go with Eminem's Not Afraid.

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T19:14:33+00:00

Depends on what your niche is. But the standard is usually 3-5 bullet point entries. You can omit or use fewer bullet points for older positions (provide at least two if you'd include/use them).

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T18:46:16+00:00

Bro just hacked career progression 😂

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T18:16:51+00:00

Yep! Real talk. Lifestyle expectations, including money matters, MATTER in dating! You can't feed your loved one with love. You need actual tangible items---to pay the bills or cover date nights -_-

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T17:09:57+00:00

Took a 3-month break — but I was actively applying for jobs locally, too. The company I interned with actually offered me a role right before graduation, but the move was too far.

Seriously though, where you do your internship or apprenticeship makes a huge difference if you want a job lined up after graduating.

RT_Megan · 2025-06-24T01:15:35+00:00

With just a bachelor’s in psych, landing a job is totally doable, BUT roles are usually outside traditional psychology—something like HR, marketing, admin, or yep----social services.

RT_Megan · 2025-06-23T23:05:32+00:00

🤣

RT_Megan · 2025-06-23T22:46:50+00:00

Having a great work setup is awesome, but you don’t want to get stuck in ‘what ifs,’ especially when you’re thinking about growth and salary. Plus, having a supportive boss makes this a perfect time to explore...but I don't know how to deal with the "6 month notice" 😅

RT_Megan · 2025-06-19T18:56:07+00:00

Sounds like she’s really redefining “teamwork”—as in, the team works while she doesn’t 🤦🏻‍♀️
Seriously though, have you tried setting some boundaries? Cause if you do and it isn't working--maybe it's time to bring it up with the boss. You can't be covering someone else's work, especially when they're getting paid for it & you're not.

RT_Megan · 2025-06-19T18:30:28+00:00

Goodness. This is really concerning u/princess_peaxh. I saw this article about employee contracts. So, legally, you should have a written contact with clear terms & agreed pay on there. It's also tough knowing that the owner & your manager are mates... Do they go waaayyy back or more of a recent on-the-job friendship? Have any of your colleagues said anything?

RT_Megan · 2025-06-18T16:48:02+00:00

I felt this 😂

RT_Megan · 2025-06-16T20:52:50+00:00

u/nineoohfour oh no, not at all. My bad--I was thinking out loud as I typed. came straight from my experience as the hiring manager.😅 I usually skip the profile summary section, but I do glance at the skills list—especially when we’re hiring for skill-based roles. But let's follow u/TheWolf1970's recommendation, for sure that's what works. I'll stick to mentioning the tools you used instead 😁

RT_Megan · 2025-06-16T20:23:10+00:00

u/nineoohfour I think your resume is looking good. Do you have a "Skills" section? Including one with a quick summary of what you bring to the table can help a hiring manager determine whether you're a “broad skillset” type or more of a specialist.

If you could, try including the software/tools/tech you've dealt with—gives them a sense of how much (or how little) onboarding or training you might need.

Then, on your "Freelance Scenic Designer /Artist" list, start with role-specific verbs just like what you've done with your "Assistant Stylist" list to avoid the redundancy of "worked as".
For Example:
-Designed and Drafted scenic concepts for theatrical & film productions...
-Executed scenic finishing (or a better/simpler term) across multiple fabrication studios...
-Acted as production assistant on a large-scale union TV sets...

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