#JobSearch #CareerAdvice #JobHopping
Hey everyone, I need some advice on my current job situation 🤔. So, I’ve been trying to find a new job because my current one is just draining the life out of me. But here’s the thing – I’ve only had two jobs in my life, and I’m struggling to land a new one despite my qualifications and experience.
Here’s where it gets frustrating: my sister, who job hops and doesn’t have as much experience or qualifications as me, seems to have no trouble getting hired and is even making more money than me right now 🤨. It’s got me feeling really upset and wondering what the secret is.
Am I wrong for feeling this way? Any advice or insights on how to approach this situation? I could really use some help and guidance on how to navigate this job search process.
Here’s a possible solution that I think might help:
– Network with others in your field to get insider knowledge and tips
– Tailor your resume and cover letter to each job application
– Consider reaching out to a career coach or mentor for guidance
Let’s discuss! What do you think I should do in this situation? Any advice or similar experiences to share? Let’s support each other in our job search journeys 💪.
i job hop too, i feel she’s just trying to find that one job that will better her life so she doesn’t have to job hop anymore which is tough
Maybe you should talk to her. Ask her what she does, and how she does it, and when she does it.
You have the best chance possible to learn some approaches and tactics that might help. You’ll just have to be open to doing things differently, because it’s almost certainly tied to behaviors she has that are different from you, stemming from differences in personality, among other things.
Youve applied to 15 jobs? Thats insanely few.
Experience is king, and it sounds like she has more of it than you, thus higher pay. If you only have 3 years’ experience in your field, you’re barely at the start of your career. Also, time alone is not a good enough indicator – you can spend 10 times 3 years at a job and never show you’re ready for more responsibilities or opportunities. Others get promoted within weeks or months.
Also, 15 jobs is a very low number. You should be applying to this many jobs per day.
What kind of jobs is your sister hopping to? Does she have friends that already work there and could be putting in a good word for her? Or just more experience? Does she interview well? Could she get you a job at the place she works at currently? If she’s got any tips/tricks try asking her directly.
It’s also not an indication that her jobs are any good since she is quitting them so quickly and probably burning some bridges along the way. I’ve known plenty of waitresses that did that but restaurants always need people and prefer folks with experience that they won’t have to train as much.
15 applications is not a lot so don’t feel discouraged
Sometimes people early in their career might make a bit less with a degree (unless you’re an engineer or something super technical) but their wages outpace those who don’t over time. She might be doing well because her industry is in demand so they’re offering a higher wage now but there might not be growth in it. This is not to say either is a bad option- these are general and not rules, but I’m just mentioning it because you seem to be comparing yourself to her in a way that’s tearing yourself down.
Also, sometimes you just have to have the audacity. The audacity to apply to jobs you’re under qualified for. The audacity to ask for more money. The audacity to up-skill yourself a bit on your own and perhaps overstate how much you use it on an application. The more you are able to do the more you’re able to fudge upwards.
Go forth and be bold and let your boldness multiply
15 is barely anything in terms of applications especially for degree level jobs alot of us here were deep into the hundreds for every position we’ve ever gotten.
You have to be applying to much much more than 15 jobs
I job hopped my way into doubling my salary in just a few years, but if I tell anyone how I did it, they criticize me or say I’m wrong. But they’re still stuck unhappy in low paying roles. So, whatever.