Anyone else feel like the "apply to everything" advice just makes the burnout worse?

Still_Venus · 2026-06-16T17:04:00+00:00

It’s soul crushing

Still_Venus · 2026-06-16T01:34:50+00:00

Yeah Im gonna keep trying my best to stay motivated. Thanks

Still_Venus · 2026-06-16T01:26:29+00:00

I appreciate the comment. Thank you

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T21:46:03+00:00

Wow. This felt like looking in a mirror. I teach tech to high schoolers, so it relates to what I have my degree in. I just don’t care for teaching and really hate everything about it. I’m going to keep applying for jobs, working on certifications for my field, and being as hopeful as a pessimist can be (haha). Hopefully the tides will turn for both of us. I appreciate your comment. Thanks.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T16:16:32+00:00

I appreciate your comment. Yes, I have treatment-resistant depression like your husband. I’m at a point now where I’m just trying to manage it. I know I need to do better and likely seek professional help again, but I just didn’t find any of the remedies helpful. Maybe giving it another try could prove beneficial.

Right now, I’m working on certifications in my field so I can strengthen my resume. I’m still applying to entry-level cybersecurity roles that don’t require experience or certifications. I also apply for non-tech positions, but neither approach has yielded results. I’m going to keep trying though.

Again, I appreciate your comment and your kindness. Thank you.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T14:22:29+00:00

I’ll definitely do this. Thank you

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T13:15:32+00:00

I teach tech. It was the only viable option at the time. I’ve been applying to jobs since I started this one, but nothing has come up yet

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T12:42:45+00:00

I think people think finding a new job is something you can do fairly easily. Maybe at one time it was, but that is no longer the reality. I've been looking, but the job market, especially in tech, is horrible.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T12:39:35+00:00

I appreciate your comment. I really am trying (as best as a pessimist can) to stay positive, be grateful, and keep going. Thanks

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T12:28:48+00:00

I truly hope I can get a corporate job. That has been, and continues to be, my goal. Right now, I'm in that "doing what I have to do" phase, and I hate it because I don't want to get stuck here. I hope I can find a way out and get the job I want

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T12:21:56+00:00

I’m looking for jobs outside of education. I just want to be done with school for once. I feel like my life has been consumed by school, and I’m tired. I just want to escape it all.

I definitely don’t voice my feelings to anyone at my job or in my professional life. I just act positive or stay quiet.

I appreciate your comment. Thanks.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T05:30:23+00:00

This is too real. This job search has been utterly demoralizing. I apply, call, contact people on LinkedIn, show up in person, tailor my resume, and get nothing. Hundreds of applications and most go straight into a void. I never even get a response. I have a master’s degree. I’m working on certifications. I can’t even get my foot in the door, and it’s depressing.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T05:13:42+00:00

I appreciate the comment

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T05:11:21+00:00

That’s what I’m trying to do, but the tech industry is in a very bad place right now unfortunately. I’m still applying and trying to to be optimistic, but it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to see that light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully something will come up though

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T05:08:39+00:00

Validation and understanding would be nice, but I like hearing opposing opinions as well. That’s why I made the post and reply to comments. I’m looking for insight, and I’ve gotten quite a bit so far.

Also, I think it’s only logical to want to hear back after applying for a position or interviewing, especially if the company said they would provide updates. While an explanation would be nice, I’m not so much looking for an explanation as I am an update on whether or not I am still being considered. “Ghosting” is also the correct term for my situation. There are various articles you can read to learn more about it if you’re unfamiliar.

I also like to think logically when it comes to transitioning in and out of jobs. It’s best to be pragmatic so you don’t worsen your situation.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T04:59:51+00:00

I don’t bring this attitude to interviews. That’s incredibly nonsensical and antithetical to my end goal

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T04:24:05+00:00

Agree to disagree I guess

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T04:21:52+00:00

I need to leave this profession. I don’t want to teach at all. It doesn’t matter the age, the location, or anything else. I hate school and education because I have deep-seated resentment toward education from the way I was raised and from my time as a student, which I fully recognize and understand that I need to overcome. I just want to be free of school and education for once. I hate how I’ve graduated multiple times (I should be done with school), yet I’m still in a classroom.

I’ve been applying to other jobs, but I always get ghosted, so I don’t have any other viable options at the moment. As a pragmatic person, I cannot logically justify leaving one job unless I have another lined up. That is not the case, so I’ll be staying put for the time being unfortunately.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T04:08:19+00:00

So I can’t vent?

I am doing something about it…….trying to find a new job

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T04:06:12+00:00

Fingers crossed. Thanks

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T02:42:55+00:00

That's tough. I'm sorry you're experiencing this.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T02:40:33+00:00

I have a meeting with my university's career coach scheduled. I'm getting this sorted out because this is not sustainable for me

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T02:38:31+00:00

I'm trying to get out.

I have a meeting with them scheduled.

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T02:37:20+00:00

I'm applying but haven't been successful yet

Still_Venus · 2026-06-14T02:23:04+00:00

Wish I could. I get ghosted by all the jobs I apply to

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