#JobSearch #JobHunt #DesperateTimes #PartnerInNeed
Hey guys, so today I found myself in a situation I never thought I’d be in. My partner is struggling mentally and can’t leave his job until I find one. Otherwise, we might end up homeless. I’ve been unemployed for almost a year now and it’s getting pretty rough.
I recently interviewed for a job, made it to the final round, but was rejected because they felt my experience wasn’t enough. Fast forward a few months, they reposted the same role with lower experience requirements. 🤡 I reached out to the recruiter, begging them to reconsider me. Waiting anxiously for a reply – maybe this time I’ll get lucky?
It’s a long shot, but if it means my partner can finally relax, it’s worth the embarrassment of begging. Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Share your stories below and let’s support each other through the job hunt struggles! 🙌💼
Thanks for lending an ear. Let’s chat!
If you never ask, you’ll never know! Nothing to be shameful about. Sometimes you need to put your foot down and do what needs to be done! There’s never any shame in asking for work. You must have done something right to reach till the last round of interviews. Wishing the best for you and your partner♥️
Never beg
You did what you had to do there’s no shame in survival.
Do what you gotta do. That being said, this particular job sounds like a ghost job to me. I would focus your efforts on new opportunities — you’re more likely to get a job from those.
Try OF, feetfinder in the meantime
I have been out of work for 7 months, and my GF just got laid off. She was at a toxic place she wanted to leave, so I understand your pressure.
A lot of mediocre companies seem to think they can attract unicorns.
Keep trying. Good luck!
I HOPE YOU GET IT!!!!
According to the Smartless, sexy indifference makes you irresistible not only in dating but in life in general.
Nothing is more of a turnoff than desperation
There is nothing shameful about it. In fact, I am extremely proud of you. You desperately need a job and instead of letting your subconscious holding you back, you go forward and ask. It is not a small achievement! I hope you will find employment soon and stay well with your partner.
If you believe in God, have you tried prayer?
Don’t beat yourself up OP You are doing everything you can and you have done nothing that should make you feel guilty or ashamed.
Been there, done that… I’ll share my experience.
When I started my working career at 18, I only had high school, has only just moved here and although I spoke English, it is my second language, and I’d only learnt it for a couple of years at school and it was very basic.
I went around this town and was asking for workin every store and if they had application forms. I didn’t have a laptop or printer so took a library card and that’s where I did my CV and printed stuff.
Someone where I was staying was also looking for a job. They had extra applications and gave me a couple. I completed them and went to hand them in. I knew location but not exactly where these places were. One, I couldn’t find it, and after walking up and down town, I was just about to bin it and looked up and saw the company name.
This was a very posh looking place and I, let’s say, didn’t really look the part. I went in and staff just stared at me. I asked for the manager and handed in the form. He accepted it but didn’t look impressed. This must have been a Thursday or Friday… Monday I’m walking around town looking again and went in and asked if they had looked at the application.
The manager looked confused but said ” ok. Come in Wednesday, dressed as you would if you worked here, and we’ll give you an interview”… in the end I was there 14 years and rose to deputy manager.
The manager said that although he had actually received some applications with experience (I had none) and better schooling and that were native speakers, I was given the chance as I was the only one that actually got in touch again to ask about the job.
On the same week he offered me that job, I had another 4 offers. Yes these were low entry retail jobs but still – I learnt the lesson that sometimes we do need to show interest and that employers will value that.
I am a manager in a completely different area nowadays and I still value those who will contact me before or after an interview. I think you’ve shown that you will really value this opportunity and my long story is just to say that sometimes persistence and showing you really want it does pay off! I think you’ll do well in this. Wishing you good luck!
begged? how
I give you credit for trying. There is no shame in trying to find a job and reaching back out to places your previously interviewed at. I’ve done it several times. You have to do what you have to do to make a living. I was laid off twice last year and was scrambling to find work. I found something in November ’23. And in 2020, I was out of work for months because of Covid. Before that in 2008-2009 I did a ton of temp jobs, babysat, dog sat, and organized closets for a woman who asked for me to help her declutter. I wish you luck with you job search and all the best. We’ve all been there and understand how hard it is ❤️
It is so loving of you to try to help your partner. You’re a wonderful person to do that
We’re reaching a point where people will go to a store armed and demand a job at gunpoint 😂
Sorry, not trying to make fun of you. Just making light of things. I hope your situation improves.
Nothing shameful about this. I think you have guts, you did what you think is right and you are not harming anyone.
Just remember this for when time comes that you quit. Fuck corporate
It’s OK to pop an email of course. Maybe even offer a work trial. But it’s much better you not to beg obv, not even ask but somehow suggest or say that you would be so excited to work for them etc. And open to opportunities.
Its better they think about it and feel it’s their idea.
I’ve done the exact same thing.
Rejected for a role (I never got feedback as to why)
Than months later I saw it repost again and I reached out to the Recruiters and hiring manager asking for another chance.
Good for you. No shame in showing interest.
I’m 1 year in two weeks and I actually cold called a hiring manager and dropped a resume off in person yesterday. When I called him he was a bit annoyed but that changed after I talked a bit and now I have an interview Monday at 130 pm. It’s time to make shit happen not let it.
Why not beg on a corner instead, more dignity in that, and God is more likely to have your back than a corporation.
The fact you’d even do that is why they make it so difficult for the rest of us. Stop being weak mango. He like me and vagabond, I get to travel even and where I want, eat good food for free, meet “interesting” folk, and not have a boss. Just saying.
Sincerely Quirky Blurky 🥭
It’s definitely not on you for getting rejected so much; the economy is in the toilet right now, and employers believe they can get champagne quality workers for Bud Light price.