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**Neo Emolga** · 01-23-2017, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by Noblejanobii

Yeah I mean, I doubt I'll ever have the free time I used to, but like during the summer and stuff I hope to have more. The only reason I didn't do anything this past break was because I just needed to breath after my first semester.

I've been kind of in panic mode when it comes to job searching. Last week, 32 job applications. Week before, 23 job applications. Week before that, 23 job applications again. And it's official, I've been unemployed for a full year now. The longer it takes to get something, the worse it gets because hiring managers look down upon people that have been unemployed for a while and it starts raising questions about why no one wants to hire you.

And I have NO IDEA what I'm doing wrong either. I've had great interviews and I've had the experience needed for the positions I'm applying to. I've been complimented on my background experience and I've had great feedback from recruiters about the interviews I've had. I've even be willing to take lower pay rates that what I was making earlier just to have something. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. :c

**Noblejanobii** · 01-23-2017, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by Neo Emolga

I've been kind of in panic mode when it comes to job searching. Last week, 32 job applications. Week before, 23 job applications. Week before that, 23 job applications again. And it's official, I've been unemployed for a full year now. The longer it takes to get something, the worse it gets because hiring managers look down upon people that have been unemployed for a while and it starts raising questions about why no one wants to hire you.

And I have NO IDEA what I'm doing wrong either. I've had great interviews and I've had the experience needed for the positions I'm applying to. I've been complimented on my background experience and I've had great feedback from recruiters about the interviews I've had. I've even be willing to take lower pay rates that what I was making earlier just to have something. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. :c

yeah I just got the email that I've been denied a senate position AGAIN. I mean on the bright side that means now I can put to the popular vote. But on the down side, that means now I have to put it to the popular vote.

**Neo Emolga** · 01-23-2017, 04:33 AM

Originally Posted by Noblejanobii

yeah I just got the email that I've been denied a senate position AGAIN. I mean on the bright side that means now I can put to the popular vote. But on the down side, that means now I have to put it to the popular vote.

Yeah, I have gotten SOOOO many rejection letters. It's demoralizing, but don't give up. Here's to hoping we both get what we're searching for real soon. :3

**Chibi Altaria** · 01-23-2017, 04:50 AM

I have a job, but...who knows where that's going. xD *just working to get money to live*

I hope you guys get something soon!

**Noblejanobii** · 01-23-2017, 04:51 AM

Quite honestly I'd like for my author career to take off but that isn't happening any time soon.

**Neo Emolga** · 01-23-2017, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by Lunar Latias

I have a job, but...who knows where that's going. xD *just working to get money to live*

I hope you guys get something soon!

I have friends that tell me I should just take ANY job at this point.

I've never worked retail before though. Not even out of high school. So yeah, I have no idea what it's like...

**Chibi Altaria** · 01-23-2017, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by Neo Emolga

I have friends that tell me I should just take ANY job at this point.

I've never worked retail before though. Not even out of high school. So yeah, I have no idea what it's like...

I tried that too, doesn't work. xD I DESPISE retail (well, people in general), but I eventually caved and tried to get a job in that field. Think I could? Nope! Even the RETAIL industry wants someone who's super over-qualified.

**Neo Emolga** · 01-23-2017, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Lunar Latias

I tried that too, doesn't work. xD I DESPISE retail (well, people in general), but I eventually caved and tried to get a job in that field. Think I could? Nope! Even the RETAIL industry wants someone who's super over-qualified.

Yeah, I was kind of hoping to avoid direct contact with customers. Some people are so disrespectful for no good reason...

And yeah, I've heard retail nightmare stories. Maybe I should just keep trying with searching for jobs that match my background, even if it seems like things have been slow for the past year. With no previous retail experience and being over qualified with an MBA, it might not even turn up with anything good anyway.