To the current job seekers

don't worry, i won't give up. around march or april i'll start looking for jobs again. the question is, what are the current/future job trends so i can plan on what to do here?! that's what i need to know..................

I haven't worked in two years, and I'm in a position where I need to work again. It is fucking brutal out here. The jobs i qualify for barely pay for me to survive and it's just me and my partner. Kudos to anyone trying to do this with kids. 

I had to find a side hustle cause my part time job isn't cutting it even though I still can't afford to pay all my bills I might just get this unemployment and start this small business

Jobs aren't even hiring like they say they are. There's nothing to even "give up" on.

dude finding a job is really hard but also i need my own income,,, i cant afford to study yet i need to in order to persue my goals and have a job i know i will genuinely fall in love with and studying will make me focus on my goals properly rather than having one off stupid abusive kitchen jobs .... its not fair

its getting pretty hard, i understand that the field im trying to get into is complicated but if a kid three years younger then me can do it why can't I?

Regrettably, I actually had to give up job searching to take care of a family member cause of ✨cancer✨

even tho im going back to school i worry about having to get a job then to keep the bills afloat... job hunting for even side gigs has been horrible

BIG FACTS

Getting a job is harder then ever man, someone needs to do something about this even people with degrees at this point are fighting to survive. 

congrats on your new job!! feels good to finally catch a break ahaha

Been applying to jobs for a good while, no luck yet. Glad I'm in classes part-time to make up for it and to hopefully boost my CV as I go along

I'm about to graduate and I'm just applying for a ton of positions in the meantime to get ahead of the curve. No responses yet

just two semesters left until I graduate and I promised myself that after our research or in the last semester, I would try to find a decent job cause I hate being stuck in the house after I graduate.. hopefully, I can do that :'))))))

im coming to you from the start of the american recession to encourage you! don't give up! don't be afraid to ask for help either!!

it's ok if you've been looking for over 3 months, 6 months, a year, a year and a half.

you know you've been applying every day, making it to every interview, setting up your resume, you're doing all you can!

don't be afraid to try out new things! don't waste your time on ghost job listings, make sure the store is hiring and to call them back if you can. but most of all ASK FOR HELP!!!

go on unemployment because you are given a case manager who's job it is to find you work. if they can't do their job it will reflect on them so they will do their best for you. you will get access to job fairs and first offers for new job listings and even job training!

GOOD LUCK!!! even if it takes playing the long game you'll get there! :D

That’s really encouraging to read — congrats on landing your new role! The job market has definitely shifted, and persistence is key. Along with staying consistent, it also helps to use resources that gather career advice, job centre info, and listings in one place. Platforms like Indeed UK can make the search feel more manageable and keep you motivated while applying.

I've submitted hundreds of job applications, attended several interviews, and I might have finally found a part-time job at a gas station. It's not much, but it'll be something. 

What really helped me when I was looking into changing careers was going through the Course Content of an Online HVAC Technician Training Program that broke everything down into small, easy steps. It had videos and hands-on practice examples, which made stuff like wiring and diagnostics way less confusing. If you're more of a visual learner like me, that kind of setup makes it easier to remember things instead of just reading from a book.

ive sent over 300 when does it get better

Schools in Every US State need Support Staff.

In California, since 2022... 20% Staffing shortfalls have been common.

Even if you don't want/can't work a Full Time Benefited Job... With Retirement.

There are Substitute Custodial, Food Service, Crossing Guard/Monitor, Delivery Driver & Instructional Assistant jobs.

My Former District offers PAID Training for NEW Bus Drivers twice a year... 

I'm enjoying my Tropical Retirement after 29 years...

I have no idea what I want to do. I dunno if I want to go back to school for a little and get a certification for maybe a dental assistant. I dunno if I want to work a job I already had that pays good or do something completely different. I don't want to go back to school for a long time or pay out of pocket alot of money for my studies either like. I think I'm going to take this summer and really think about it. I want to make a good payout but I also don't want to be stressed over a job. UGH

Really needed this reminder. The market is tough, but consistency matters. Updating your CV with a CV writing service in the UAE can improve responses. Stay patient, keep applying, and trust your journey.

I really needed to read this today, congrats on landing the new job, and thanks for posting. It’s brutal out there and the “hundreds of applications, no replies” thing is so real.

One small thing that helped me stay sane during long job hunts was treating it like a simple workflow instead of chaos: set a weekly target (like 10–15 solid applications), track follow-ups, and don’t waste time on listings that look like ghost jobs. I also started tailoring in batches (one base resume + 2–3 versions for different role types) so I wasn’t rewriting from scratch every time.

If anyone here is drowning in tabs/notes, I put together an job tracking spreadsheet  to keep applications, interview dates, and follow-ups in one place (full disclosure: it’s my project). Use whatever system works  the main thing is having one source of truth so you don’t miss follow-ups or double-apply by accident.

Hope everyone hanging in there gets a break soon.

It’s sad how relevant this struggle is in 2026. If it weren’t for my mom I’d be homeless. I haven’t had a job since 2023. I’m disabled so there’s jobs that I can’t do which is so frustrating.