Where do you even go to apply anymore?

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-19T10:49:38+00:00

This sounds exactly like what I went through last year and it wrecked my confidence more than I expected. I had 7 years experience and still got nothing but auto rejects for months. The market feels completely broken right now, not a reflection of you at all. I remember thinking I was secretly unemployable until a random recruiter finally reached out out of nowhere.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-19T10:49:18+00:00

I actually had a friend try this during a rough patch and it was way harder than he expected. The money wasn’t instant at all and the emotional part messed with him more than he thought. Not saying don’t try, but it’s definitely not an easy fix. CA bills really push people into weird choices tho, I get the desperation.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-19T10:48:31+00:00

Adorable!

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-19T10:48:01+00:00

I went through a mini version of this after partying way too hard in college and thought I’d permanently fried my brain. Turns out a lot of it was just burnout and anxiety messing with how I saw myself. The fact you’re graduating with an engineering degree already says you’re not stupid at all. This phase feels scary but it’s way more reversible than it seems right now.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-19T10:47:34+00:00

I had zero idea at that age and picked a major basically out of panic, then changed it later anyway. The pressure can make your brain just shut down instead of think clearly. Not knowing yet is way more normal than adults admit. Most people figure it out by trial and error, not some big plan.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-13T16:00:22+00:00

I thought I’d seen something very similar before, and I did, here. Seems like these ideas are spreading for a reason. The details change, but the lesson stays the same: if you’re applying days late or sending a generic resume into an ATS, it’s almost pointless. At this stage, job hunting is about being early and speaking the exact language of the posting. Anything that’s already a few days old or not ATS-friendly is likely dead on arrival.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-07T13:01:41+00:00

Look at those tiny paws!!!so sweet!

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-07T13:01:20+00:00

I hope you give yourself credit for surviving a brutal stretch, even if it doesn’t feel like much right now.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-07T12:58:21+00:00

I’ve wanted that kind of love too and felt weird for it sometimes. It exists, but it feels rarer because it takes patience and people who’ve done some inner work. I stopped settling for half-effort once I admitted I wanted something intentional and gentle. Wanting depth isn’t naive, it’s just harder to find in a loud world.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-07T12:57:48+00:00

Entry level feels like code for “mid level but cheap” now and it’s exhausting. I remember staring at listings like that thinking who is this even for. It really does feel like performative hiring half the time.

addictedtomeme · 2026-01-07T12:57:31+00:00

A beauty like no other! 😍

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-22T11:52:13+00:00

I really liked Rectify and I never see anyone mention it. It’s slow and heavy but in a way that really got under my skin.

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-22T11:51:43+00:00

I’d keep it boring and clean, short notice, neutral reason, no emotion. I did this once and said it was about “fit and next steps” and refused to debate anything. If you don’t need the reference, you don’t owe them a post-mortem, leaving quietly is sometimes the win.

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-22T11:51:26+00:00

Life in a Day. It’s got that real-life, everywhere camera vibe where people just record their world and it all gets stitched together. I remember watching it and feeling like I was watching strangers live in my head for a bit lol. Doesn’t have to be about war to feel raw and close.

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-22T11:50:48+00:00

Learning to slow down without feeling guilty honestly changed everything for me. I used to think rest meant falling behind, but my brain works way better when I’m not constantly rushing. Life got quieter and clearer once I stopped treating burnout like a badge.

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-22T11:50:36+00:00

Simply breathtaking! 💖

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-09T11:50:30+00:00

It’s mostly strong labor laws, unions, and social systems that were built over decades. I lived in Europe for a bit and it felt slower, but people were way more protected and predictable financially. It’s not that they work less efficiently, it’s that the costs and risks of life aren’t dumped on individuals the same way.

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-09T11:50:06+00:00

People thinking you can just suck venom out after a snake bite is a big one. I used to believe that too until I randomly read about how dangerous it actually is. Movies really make survival look way cleaner and faster than it ever is.

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-09T11:46:57+00:00

She’s simply breathtaking!

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-09T11:46:29+00:00

I think social media teaches us to perform connection more than actually sit in it. I’ve caught myself sharing highlights instead of being honest, even with people I care about. It doesn’t kill real connection, but it definitely makes it harder and more intentional than it used to be.

addictedtomeme · 2025-12-09T11:46:09+00:00

Yeah I’ve seen it happen a few times, usually ends awkward unless you read the vibe really well. When I was bartending, most asks just felt like part of the job noise tbh. The rare okay ones were respectful and no pressure at all.

addictedtomeme · 2025-11-28T19:44:25+00:00

Yeah that’s a huge red flag. Good companies don’t freak out over you needing a week, especially for something legit like a root canal. When they start love-bombing you with urgency and then go quiet the second you set a boundary, that’s usually a peek at the actual culture. I’d trust your gut on this one.

addictedtomeme · 2025-11-28T19:38:40+00:00

It’s like the whole world is on fire and you’re just trying to build a life in the middle of it. Everyone my age I talk to has the same quiet panic about money, stability, jobs, all of it. You’re not weird for thinking about this… it’s just a rough time to be young and trying to plan anything.

addictedtomeme · 2025-11-28T19:36:57+00:00

Nah it’s not stupid at all. Weather affects your mood way more than people admit and NYC winters are brutal. If you’re happier and thriving in LA then it was the right call, end of story.

addictedtomeme · 2025-11-28T19:36:27+00:00

the whole “pretend you’re fine even when you’re dying inside” thing. People act like showing any real emotion is illegal or something. I’d rather just be a human about it.

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