I have submitted over 100 job applications in the last three months, but unfortunately, I've faced a 100% rejection rate. As a soon-to-be graduating international PhD student in Materials Science, I am eager to find a position in the industry here in the USA. This process has been incredibly disheartening, especially since I am also juggling my thesis and preparing for my final defense. The stress is taking a significant toll on my mental health. I'm at a crossroads, contemplating whether I should give up and return to my home country, which is particularly difficult since I've been in the U.S. for over six years and have been in a relationship for the past 1.5 years. I'm reaching out to see if anyone has experienced a similar situation and how they coped with it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'm looking for advice regarding my mom, who is 61 and currently working in Quality Assurance for a non-profit. She's been under a lot of stress lately, especially after losing my stepfather last December and dealing with mini strokes due to that stress. Her job has been particularly tough, filled with office politics that she struggles to navigate. Recently, she came home in tears after facing another issue at work and expressed a desire to quit, but we can't afford that right now since we're still recovering from her previous unemployment and my own financial situation isn't great either. I'm considering whether it would be better for her to stick it out until she can retire in a few months or if I should encourage her to look for something else or even pursue a small business idea she had. I want to support her, but I'm unsure of the best approach.

I'm currently in a tough situation at my new job, which I started around April 30th. I completed a certification before the winter break, but now that I'm in my 6th week of a 90-day training period, I'm realizing that this role is not a good fit for me. It's a 12-hour night shift, and I've been feeling increasingly anxious about my performance. I think I might be going solo this week, and honestly, I've lost a lot of confidence. I know I can be stubborn and try to push through, but since I'm dealing with people's lives, I believe it's better to leave than risk making a mistake after training. I'm worried about how to approach quitting, as I suspect they might try to convince me to stay. Any advice on how to handle this situation would be greatly appreciated.

I recently applied for a position at Publix and had to take their personality test, which I found to be incredibly frustrating and inaccurate. The questions were so vague that I felt like my interpretation was completely different from what the employer intended. For instance, I was faced with choices that forced me to pick between being labeled a 'quitter' or a 'slacker,' which seemed unreasonable. As someone with high-functioning autism, I struggled to understand what they were really asking, and it felt like the test was designed to filter out people like me with trick questions. I often had to resort to using AI just to help me navigate the confusing wording of the questions. What really struck me was how toxic the workplace seemed based on the nature of the questions. They seemed to assume that anyone who is self-motivated must also have a bad temper, which is a huge double standard. I left the test feeling uncertain about whether I even wanted to work there anymore, as the whole process felt like an invasion of my character rather than a fair assessment of my skills.

I was laid off from my job in California on May 29 and received three weeks of severance pay on June 2. I filed for unemployment on June 1, but when I was certifying my claim on June 14, I completely forgot to report the severance pay. I only remembered after a coworker, who was also laid off, asked if I had reported it. Now I'm worried about whether I should report the severance in my next certification period and if I might get into trouble for not mentioning it earlier. I've heard that it could affect my benefits, depending on the amount and how it's allocated. I'm feeling anxious about this situation.

I'm currently facing a frustrating situation with my unemployment claim in Colorado. It's my first week needing to submit weekly certifications, but my claim is stuck in manual wage verification. This means I can't submit my certs online or through the automated phone line. The only way to resolve this is to speak with someone directly, but I've tried calling about 12 times today and haven't been able to get through. I'm really worried because I've read that if I don't submit my certs, my case could be closed, which would mean losing out on payments and having to reopen the case, putting me back in the same predicament. I'm reaching out to see if anyone else has dealt with this and if they have any tips on how to get through to the office.

I work in my thirties at a company where a new boss has recently taken over. Last week, a hiring freeze was announced, and now my boss is auditing each department's work. It feels like everyone is being asked to justify their roles and prove their necessity within the company. I have a gut feeling that layoffs are coming soon, possibly by August. I'm based in the European market and I'm looking for advice on negotiating severance or layoff packages with US companies. Thankfully, I have strong savings, so I’m in a better position than some, but I lack experience in navigating layoffs and negotiations. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

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I previously applied to a few Big Tech companies and high finance firms, but I may have exaggerated some details on my résumé. Now, I'm considering reapplying to these companies and I'm unsure if my past actions will affect my chances. I'm worried that if they check my previous applications, they might see the discrepancies. Should I be honest about my past résumé or just focus on highlighting my actual skills and experiences this time around? Any advice on how to approach this situation would be greatly appreciated.

I recently received an offer for a position as a Preventative Maintenance Technician with a salary of $56K, which is quite a significant amount for me at just 20 years old. Interestingly, the job requirements stated that candidates should have an Associate's degree in industrial maintenance and five years of experience, neither of which I possess as I'm currently a Junior studying Electrical Engineering. From what I've gathered, the company seems to have offered me this role with the intention of eventually promoting me to an engineering position once I graduate. They outlined a career progression path that starts with PM Tech, then moves to Floor Tech, Senior Tech, and finally Engineer. It feels somewhat like an apprenticeship, and they’ve assured me that they are willing to accommodate my school schedule when the time comes.