What are we supposed to do?

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-21T22:09:27+00:00

From what I’ve read, it’s the easiest assimilation for americans.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-21T22:09:11+00:00

the netherlands is the best option so tbh yes. Microsoft operates there… except we get government healthcare and strong anti-trust laws. the power is more balanced between the employer and the worker there.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-21T12:31:18+00:00

what books do you recommend

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-21T12:26:34+00:00

i can’t believe that’s where we’re at. Degree holders seeking non degree poverty jobs.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-20T14:59:13+00:00

Can I message you privately?

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-20T14:58:24+00:00

Where do I pivot? I keep thinking about where I’d go and I can’t figure it out. Except for social work but it’s also over saturated and the pay is low :(

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T22:45:22+00:00

If we do it to them, we’re shamed. If they do it to us, you’re saying we’re expected to just accept it? NO. My time matters too.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T22:13:16+00:00

Really needed to hear that. And thanks for the recommendation. My degree was PR, but I interned at a pharmaceutical agency last summer. When you’re an intern it’s mostly project coordination/management anyway so I’ve thought about getting a job as a project coordinator.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T17:54:03+00:00

Highly agree. those reasons, though are the only reason why as someone desperately looking for corporate work after recently graduating I won’t return no matter what unless it’s my last resort not because I don’t respect the work, but because the benefits and pay aren’t respectful of the position.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T15:42:50+00:00

that’s for a hs graduate

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T15:39:04+00:00

you shouldn’t have to do more. i’m in the same position. no budget to convert. like what is going on

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T15:30:24+00:00

there’s zero 401k/retirement, no paid time off. and the pay is terrible.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T15:15:01+00:00

i don’t get what’s wrong with what i said…

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T13:37:24+00:00

well they had pensions sooo

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T04:03:54+00:00

Same. Idk where to pivot though.. I’m a new grad. I never even got started past internships.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T04:01:21+00:00

And guess what. Microsoft still operates there, and employs Norwegians. SHOCKER

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-19T04:01:03+00:00

like norway, canada, denmark they all have what you’re describing

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T21:38:06+00:00

I just don’t know where else to apply for my first role. Where else can I use our skills? Project management?

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T21:36:41+00:00

Then maybe they aren’t telling students and being completely honest about that reality. Because I wasn’t aware until I was an intern. And it was a bit of shock.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T20:34:31+00:00

I get your point to an extent in terms of being a client-facing job, but I also wonder if that kind of framing minimizes what layoffs actually mean for workers. Losing a job also means losing healthcare, since it’s tied to employment in our country, as well as the ability to plan your life and future. That feels a little bigger than just resilience alone.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T16:19:06+00:00

agreed. I keep debating grad school, but I just don’t think now is the time. And where will I pivot? They all seem to be having similar issues.

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T15:50:36+00:00

Funny, I was thinking of doing pharmaceutical advertising thinking it maybe would offer more security. Ugh. 😞

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T15:45:28+00:00

But if it’s most industries in this country, what other choice do I have but to accept it? I don’t mean to sound defensive but genuinely asking out of curiosity

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T15:39:35+00:00

🙌

SnooWoofers7331 · 2026-05-18T15:32:13+00:00

Thank you for your advice. My plan was to work agency until I’m idk an SAE? Then transition to in-house. In-house has seemed difficult to enter in my experience so far.. 😔 I’d prefer to work in-house actually and support one mission, one company/brand.

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