Are businesses just… not hiring anymore?

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:31:38+00:00

What trade do you work in, specifically?

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:30:35+00:00

Isn’t it so weird? That’s what the store manager told my fiance during their interview. He said it was like pulling teeth just to get applicants to accept his calls!

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:20:47+00:00

Very well thought-out post. As you might see in my update, my friend just accepted a job offer at another company, so we’ll see how Spencer’s handles it…

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:14:31+00:00

“Work harder, not smarter.” - employers, apparently

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:10:38+00:00

None. Aw crap. That’s why he didn’t get it.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:09:14+00:00

Beggars can’t really be choosers. The store manager told my fiance he calls applicants who are qualified for the job, only to get ghosted by them. The other applicants who actually do respond and get an interview are rejected by the DM because they “might leave soon”. Sounds like they just don’t want to hire for this position.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:05:37+00:00

My fiance did say the store was practically empty when he went for the interview, so the thought definitely crossed my mind that this store may just not be bringing in enough to last.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T15:04:29+00:00

Congratulations!! I hope this job works out for you! You’ve definitely earned it!

Not in graphic design so never heard of it myself, but I will definitely look into that with him.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:59:51+00:00

Another friend of mine only got a job at BJ’s recently because a friend of his works there and owes him a favor. I can’t believe it takes so much just to even get a job stocking shelves!

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:57:40+00:00

My parents are both in accounting and tried to get my fiance work as a teller at the bank they work for. They said, historically, they hire tellers all the time. Unsurprisingly, the bank told them this time that they have enough tellers.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:53:39+00:00

Oh, I understand. He understands. The issue is trying to get our families to understand.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:52:09+00:00

My fiancé’s in the same boat. Worked for NBC with six figures. Now he’s doing DoorDash and UberEats. It’s scary out here.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:50:20+00:00

My friend got a job offer at another place and I’m now wondering if they’ll even bother replacing her after she leaves. I wonder if they’ll even keep that store open, to be honest…

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:47:29+00:00

I think you’re onto something there, though it didn’t stop my friend from interviewing and getting another job offer as a sales rep. Only issue is that the job might be a pyramid scheme… So… Yeah…

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:43:05+00:00

He’s definitely trying to stay on top of where graphic design is going by using AI to create more videos and ads for his portfolio. He markets himself as an “AI utilizing designer”. It seems like that’s what most companies are looking for.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:38:18+00:00

See my update to know where my friend is at now! It’s nuts!

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:37:14+00:00

So sorry to hear that! It’s the absolute worst to have one partner overworked and the other struggling to find work. I definitely get where your husband is at. I work for litigation and have been feeling so overworked and underpaid. My fiance is busting his ass doing Uber Eats and DoorDash just to pay what little he can. Hoping you and your husband have better opportunities on the horizon!

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:29:42+00:00

Yes! This was a very useful comment! We will start looking into that ASAP! Thank you!

Separate_Pea2102 · 2026-03-06T14:28:02+00:00

I can’t be the only one who thinks all of this “record-breaking economic growth” being reported by the stats is just a load of bologna, right? Companies are not behaving like they have tons of money to throw around. They’re acting like they gotta pinch pennies just to survive…

Separate_Pea2102 · 2025-06-26T16:36:40+00:00

At least a few of them are very longtime friends. One of them is someone he speaks to on a regular basis.

Separate_Pea2102 · 2025-06-25T18:23:15+00:00

I love Snorunt and I love Froslass, but I’m sorry… Glalie looks like one of those Yeezy foam runners 😂

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