Rec | BEING OFFERED A JOB

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what’s that like? i’ve never experienced it. i’ve been searching for a job nonstop for the past five months and fucking no one has gotten back to me. i haven’t even been called back to say i didn’t get the job. i’m sick of it. i’m not in desperate need of a job but i’d rather have one before i am. i was expecting a call back all day. i waited by the fucking phone. i called because i was expecting a call this week, and the guy who interviewed me said “i’ll call you tomorrow.” fuck you. i hope you can’t sleep at night because you keep having dreams about your ex. i hope she calls you the next day and says she wants to get back together with you and she’ll meet you at your favorite date spot. i hope she stands you up, dan. i hope everything bad that could happen to you, happens. i wish murphy’s law upon you. edit: it’s so funny because this is my first semi-serious post that’s doing NUMBERS. thought i’d point that out and brag a little. maybe i don’t need a job after all. can i monetize this post?

@al1

Mar 3, 2025

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@spiderchicken

you're definitely not the only one going through this rn, the limbo of the job search (especially the past few months) is so real. best of luck with everything 🙏

Mar 5, 2025

@jdejoker

Bro, keep looking for the job. It's only matter of time. Think about it. Statistics are on your side 💪🏽

Mar 3, 2025

@al1

jdejoker thank you 🙏

Mar 3, 2025

@okokokok

Try asking employees for a referral. They often get paid if you join and most of them do help you, and it’s an easier way to get an interview than just applying and hoping for a response. I’ve tried it, and even though I didn’t get a job yet, I did get some replies.

Mar 3, 2025

@al1

okokokok that’s a pretty good idea. im gonna start walking into places and asking again too. i stopped because everyone told me to apply online, but i may as well keep doing it.

Mar 3, 2025

@okokokok

al1 Ohh, I didn't mean that. I meant ask them on LinkedIn or mail them.

Mar 3, 2025

@choc_orange

job hunting is really tough, i feel your frustration so much. employers don’t even seem to want to employ anymore and have you jumping through hoops for minimum wage jobs that used to be attainable for casual (or not casual) work. i posted a rec a while ago about three interviews i went to in a day and how ridiculous the interview processes are these days.

Mar 3, 2025

@al1

choc_orange it’s so dumb. i would have no problem with it if they treated me with the respect i display in an interview. legit, a response within a week is all i ask for. at least i know they’re not blowing me off. at this point, i’m not so sure. my friends have been saying that some employers give the impression they’re hiring to get tax cuts. i’m starting to think that’s the case.

Mar 3, 2025

@choc_orange

al1 that’s actually insane i didn’t know that was a thing what the fuck

Mar 3, 2025

@al1

choc_orange i don’t know how true it is; my friends are a bunch of idiots. but i’m so angry i’m just rational enough to take their word as gospel.

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