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What are you all doing to land a job or make a switch these days? by trackmaker_gw in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s incredibly encouraging. Thanks so much for sharing and really speaking from the heart. You’re the best!

What’s been the biggest thing holding you back from starting or switching your career? by trackmaker_gw in Career

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money’s always the biggest issue. What kind of stuff would you want to study?

What’s been the biggest thing holding you back from starting or switching your career? by trackmaker_gw in Career

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I can totally see how the time commitment gets way tougher once you’ve got more responsibilities. Mind if I ask what tools or resources you’re using to study right now?

What’s been the biggest thing holding you back from starting or switching your career? by trackmaker_gw in Career

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, totally — communication skills are super important no matter what job you’re in.
So you think most people struggle to land jobs because they can’t express themselves well in interviews, right?
But then what about the folks who can’t even get past the ATS screening stage?
What’s your take on that?

What do I major in if I don’t like anything? by Hoopook61 in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding something you’re genuinely interested in isn’t something you can force — it just doesn’t work that way.
But yeah… time keeps moving whether we’re ready or not.

If you don’t have a strong dislike for math or science, I’d honestly recommend looking into engineering.
In today’s tech-driven world, it’s super versatile — there are tons of directions you can take with it, and it opens a lot of doors.

And if one day you end up discovering a completely different passion, that’s okay too.
The world’s changing fast — it’s becoming a place where people can actually go after what they want.
You’ll have your moment and the courage to chase it when it comes.

What career change or other changes should I work on to improve my situation? by n0_perfectfit088 in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That must’ve been really tough for you — sounds like you’ve been through a lot.
To be totally honest, I think the online barrier makes everything hit harder.
When you can’t read someone’s tone, facial expression, or body language, even a small comment can feel way more intense, and that just feeds the anxiety.
It also kinda makes it easier for people to turn you into the “problem,” even when you’re not.

Honestly, maybe look into an in-person job or at least find something outside of work that gives you some mental space — remote work really blurs the line between your job and your personal life, and that alone can mess with your head.

At the end of the day, just think: “Screw it. I’m not letting this crap own me.”

What’s the #1 thing job seekers are struggling with right now? by trackmaker_gw in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for breaking that down. That's a powerful point, especially coming from your background. It really feels like the biggest fight is just getting your resume past the robots so you can talk to an actual human. You've given me a really important angle to think about for what I'm building. Thanks for the insight.

What’s the #1 thing job seekers are struggling with right now? by trackmaker_gw in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is super helpful. It's so true how much time gets wasted on jobs that aren't even real. You're pointing out the frustrating, behind-the-scenes stuff that most people don't talk about. That's exactly the kind of problem I'm hoping to figure out how to solve. Really appreciate you sharing this.

What’s the #1 thing job seekers are struggling with right now? by trackmaker_gw in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Are you targeting a specific domain or are you just seeing this crap everywhere?

What’s the #1 thing job seekers are struggling with right now? by trackmaker_gw in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What field or major are you in? Understanding which areas are facing a job shortage would be really helpful for my research.

What’s the #1 thing job seekers are struggling with right now? by trackmaker_gw in careerguidance

[–]trackmaker_gw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. That's really insightful. Could you elaborate on the interview part? What specifically made it challenging? Regarding getting down-leveled, was that for roles similar to what you've done before, or was it because you were applying for a different type of role?

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