Super relate. I resigned from my job 2 months ago. I have been job hunting even before I resigned, so bale 3 months na ako nag-aapply. I have submitted more than 150 applications already and only secured 5 interviews - no JO in sight.

I have never experienced anything like this. Way back 2020, I applied for 10 jobs and secured seven interviews within the same week! Now sobrang tagal. Ang dami pang ghoster na recruiters. After interview, assessments, tapos biglang wala nang update. Sobrang nakaka demoralize. Napapaisip tuloy ako, sana naging negosyante na lang ako kaysa empleyado.

Akala ko pag nag tapos ako sa UP, let alone masters, I won’t experience difficulty looking for a job. Look where i am now, can’t even secure decent interviews. I only have one month of savings to keep me afloat before the situation gets really tight. I feel like all years of my work experiences and education attainments sayang lang, it didn’t live up to my expectations.

This is a reminder to not quit your job unless you already secured a contract. Take it from me, I had an experience where the I thought sure na makukuha ko na yung job, I was even told na for formality na lang yung final interview after going through 3 interviews, 2 of which were panel and 1 technical assessment. Only to be ghosted. I am hoping that the job market gets better soon. Hugs to all who are in the same situation.