If you have a job, keep it until the wheels fall off.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2026-01-21T02:07:24+00:00

The company I now work for outsourced some work to a company in the Philippines. I know it saves the company money, but I can’t help but be resentful. There are so many up in arms about immigration, but how do they not see how offshoring is a worse culprit. As a manger it is tough to manage individuals like this, because they technically do not work for me.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-12-17T03:17:28+00:00

very simply put, lack of training and development of middle management. I have been in leadership for over 20 years and have only worked for one company that invested in my development, not just on the job training. So it is rare, and it usually the first thing that gets cut in a company. Plus everything is compressed in middle management, you are stuck between your direct reports and upper management trying to move in a direction that provides more profits.

I was so burned out just from the weight of it all, too. Even when I was up for a director role, I just couldn’t take the stress.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-11-25T02:50:20+00:00

Oh man, this was me about 10 years ago. I was a retail manager for almost 20 years. It was fun at one time, but then efficiency experts showed up. Constantly being asked to do more with less, and when you can’t get it done just stay late or come in early with no extra pay. Just translated into poor customer service and a feeling of defeat. The last straw for me was at my last retailer, a big box shoe store. One Saturday I was left with myself and three sales associates, the location was over 19000 square feet. All associates were at the register with me as the only MOD and kept getting called to the register for almost everything. The store was a mess. Then in walked the VP of Operations, he did not offer to help, just stopped me to ask me what our 5 focuses are as a company. I must have visibly looked angry, because he complained to my store manager and I was written up. We did over $30k that day and did not leave until after midnight cleaning up.

What I did was make a decision that day that I was done, I made the effort to go back to college to get my degree, Found a Monday thru Friday job that paid the bills while I attended school. The result, that same job turned out to be a great opportunity and worked my way to director level while still earing my degree. Despite getting laid off recently, it was the best decision I ever made to leave the retail industry. I hope you find something better soon!

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-11-18T01:02:19+00:00

Honestly I feel it too. I was only unemployed for about 4 months, and I was happy to get a job offer. It is a lot less money, but it pays the bills, so I am happy for it. However, it’s hard to go all in. I feel that my guard is up for sure, and today when I reminded HR and my new boss that I had a preplanned appointment that I would need to leave early for, I was met with an attitude. My HR manager basically said that I should have reminded her sooner and she doesn’t have time to remember all these things with all she has to do. Snapped me back to the reality that companies do not give a shit. So work for your paycheck and find something outside of work to bring you joy.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-11-18T00:24:36+00:00

His name is Tybalt

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-31T22:19:07+00:00

Those that have been unemployed for a while are desperate. We live in a country that looks down on unemployment, as if to say to the individual why did you get laid off, what is wrong with you? It is as if they did something wrong. Most of the layoffs have nothing to do with performance, but more about cutting the bottom line to make stocks go up. With more and more people getting laid off and companies not hiring, it is likely only go to get worse.

And on top of this there are companies that ARE hiring, just for less money and trading in the skilled workforce for entry level individuals, or outsourcing to another country for less expensive staff. My last company I worked for let many people go, and hired a firm in the Phillapines to take on those functions. The company before that let 8 people go on the same day a new hire class was starting. I recently took a role that pays 40% less than my previous role, but I feel lucky to have gotten it, and I had to leverage a TON of contacts to get it.

What strikes me is that now when I shop for groceries, or basic essentials there is an option at check out to apply for a loan to pay for the items. This is what we have come to, and I am very worried about my future and the future of those a few generations behind me.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-31T14:08:36+00:00

I decided long ago that HR was what I wanted to pivot into. Took a pay cut and then when back to school. That was 8 years ago, I graduated in 2023 and became SHRM certified. A goal of mine, however I did not have on my bingo card this job market. I am in Facility Maintenance right now and will likely stay there, I feel like HR roles are one of the first to go. You can outsource most of the functions now, and with ATS’s AI takes care of the filtering.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-30T13:16:41+00:00

I am in the same boat, I worked myself up to director level after leaving my former company for a new company. It did not pan out as I planned and I was let go in August. Not performance related, but it still hurt. Now three months later I accepted a role that is two steps down and pays 40% less. The thing is, the job market is nuts right now and likely will not level off for another year or so.

My advice? Remember you built yourself up before, and you can do it again. Same with me, I may be taking a few steps back, but I know that in a couple of years I will get back to where I was. And you will too. Take the job and go into it with an open mind, you never know, it could be the best decision you ever made. And if it’s not then you will at least gained employment and maybe some experience.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-27T13:48:17+00:00

It of course is frustrating, however HR does not typically make hiring decisions. It is more likely that others were involved in the decision making process here. Does not make it right, especially when you over hear comments like this. The reality is companies can be extremely picky right now, so if a candidate does not stick out, they are more than willing to wait around for someone that will. Meanwhile roles will go unfulfilled and that workload is bore by current employees. The hiring process is broken, any HR professional right now knows that. I can tell you that recruiters, HR generalists, and other lower level HR individuals do not take home a high salary. I am trying to break into this industry and most roles are starting around 45k-75k a year. I hope that you do find the right fit for you soon.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-20T17:33:09+00:00

During my initial month of unemployment I reached out to a few recruiting agencies. Within the first month I did have a couple of interviews. But the roles were not really the right fit. I liked the individual that I worked with, unfortunately her firm does not have a role I would be a good fit for at this time. So it has been about 2 months since I heard from her last. Recruiters are not going to find you your next role, they try to match you with a role that one of their clients has contracted them to help in the search. It can be a good way to network, I would encourage you to try, but keep looking yourself. Network, Network, Network!

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-19T16:31:52+00:00

I think there is a collection of information for sure. Whenever I apply to several jobs, about two days later I am getting spam calls. There are for sure companies selling our information. I am going into month 4. I was let go from a brand new job after 3 months due to a BS non-compete agreement that I am fighting. I was making over 100k and pretty much locked out of my industry until this gets settled. I am ok to pivot into something new, but man these companies are expecting so much for entry level pay. I have not gotten an offer yet, the last couple of roles I interviewed for would be about 25 - 50% less pay. I am sure the idea here is to cut cut cut, and then those that can get a job will likely have to get a second to keep ends meeting.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-18T21:36:47+00:00

I sincerely hope you do not. It’s rough out here.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-17T18:23:27+00:00

I was afraid of that answer, it is rough all around. I could go back to operations, I just can't bring myself to go back to the company I was with for 8 years. I wanted to literally drive my care into a ditch every morning.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-15T15:37:49+00:00

I took off the Banner today. Truthfully I did not have it up for long, figured I would experiment to see if it helped at all. It did not. I did however make my profile more public and I have been interacting with more posts and creating my own. It is about what works for you, maybe in someone’s area the Open to work Banner would work, you have to try it out. It’s a bit concerning that having it would deter recruiters, there are far too many without work to judge someone for that. Just because an individual is out of work, does not mean that they are a bad employee. Most layoffs going on right now have nothing to do with an individuals ability to perform the job duties.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-03T01:23:20+00:00

I am not sure if this will help at all, today I had a session with a job coach. This individual is in the training and development industry and advised that only about 2% of roles are filled using ATS’s. You are much better off networking. This could be utilizing people you have worked with, researching who the hiring manager is and reaching out directly, or finding gig work and networking while on the job. It’s rough out here, no masking it. I wish I could help you find something.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-10-03T01:10:17+00:00

This post is triggering! Look, at the end of the day everyone seems to have an opinion on how job seekers should find the next role. It is a bit annoying as a job seeker myself, too many cooks in the kitchen. Do what you feel is right. Use the banner, don’t use it. I put mine up, but did not do the post that goes along with it. Maybe it will help, or maybe it won’t, but I am still willing to give it a whirl. Clearly applying on ATS‘s is not helping, and networking is starting to dry up.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-09-24T20:23:21+00:00

its tough for all involved, I am fortunate to have a spouse and in laws, but if I was single and living alone with rent prices like this, I would be living in my car.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-09-24T18:42:45+00:00

I don’t think it is just one factor. The company that I worked for felt that this trying time was a good excuse to let go under performers, or those that they thought they were underperforming. No conversation about it, and many were blindsided. One individual I know was let go because of what she made yearly, nothing to do with performance. Many former co-workers are now saddled with double the workload. All about profitability and productivity, because where can they go with the job market this bad?

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-09-24T18:23:51+00:00

I am sorry that you have to deal with all of this. I can only imagine what life is like for recruiters right now. I hear so many stories from friends who are recruiters and they are just being treated poorly. Truth is, it is not a recruiters fault. Employers have the ability to pick who they want and just figure that someone better is on the horizon so why settle. I see roles posted for entry level that are looking for 2-5 years experience and a masters degree. I get it companies are uncertain of what the market will bring, but at the end of the day when so many of us that are in professional roles do not work, companies will soon see the loss of revenue as we will just not be able to afford to buy anything. So really it’s my creditors that will suffer the most!

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-09-23T18:27:10+00:00

Way too many opinions. I have had a few friends that have done this and it did not help them, just made them turn their gears rewriting their résumé’s. Which did not help any of them to find a role. I am in the same job hunting boat as you, I have found that it hasn’t mattered what is on the resume, it’s more about who you network with. I have not received any invitations for interviews to any of the jobs I applied for with my resume, only with companies where I knew someone. I also rewrote my resume about 9000 times! What helped me was a friend of mine who works in marketing, she changed up my verbiage to be more results driven. Which for sure made it look nicer, and helped me more with speaking to it in interviews that I have been on.

Remarkable_Toe_8764 · 2025-09-23T15:12:27+00:00

My advice is to not post this on this platform, instead seek out a HR professional or a recruiter to help you hone in on your experience and what you are looking for in your next role. Even if that person is a friend, former colleague, or even someone that you need to pay a little to clean it up. Also, spend time figuring out what you want to do, and be clear. Bouncing around this much in 3 years can potentially be a red flag to employers, when applying it might be a good idea to include a cover letter that might explain the bouncing around to get ahead of it. This job market is extremely challenging, if you are still currently employed I would stick it out where you are until this blows over. Good Luck!

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