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belowaverageasianguy's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    I recently interviewed for a position and felt like I did okay, not great but decent enough. However, I woke up today to find that the same job has been reposted on LinkedIn and the company's website. This has left me feeling anxious about my chances of getting the role. The interview was on Thursday, and the interviewer mentioned I would hear back by the end of next week. Now, seeing the job reposted makes me wonder if I really fumbled the interview. I've received mixed feedback from others, with some saying it's not a good sign while others suggest it could be a standard practice for the company to refresh their listings. I'm trying to stay hopeful but it's hard not to feel discouraged.

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    I'm currently feeling frustrated in my role as a production engineer at a plant, making about $56k. I've started applying for new jobs because I'm eager for a change. Today, I received an interview invitation for a lab technician position at another company, which I suspect pays less—around $50k. I'm concerned about potentially losing my engineer title, but I'm drawn to the idea of trying something different. I see all jobs as temporary since I plan to go to grad school eventually, but I don't want that to show in my job search. I'm curious about what others would do in my situation.

    Job title: lab technician

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    Job searching feels like a frustrating cycle. When I was looking for an internship, it seemed like every job posting was for full-time roles. Then, when I finally transitioned to seeking a full-time position, all I could find were internships. After settling into my current job, I noticed that my dream companies were hiring, but now that I want to leave because I dislike my current role, it feels like there are no opportunities available. It's like the universe is playing tricks on me!

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    I’ve been feeling really frustrated with my job search lately. I’m currently working, but I can’t shake the feeling that finding a new job is just as tough as it was during my senior year of college. I’m not getting any follow-ups or interviews, and it feels like I’m stuck in limbo. Sure, I’m grateful to have some income to cover my rent, but I really want to move on from my current position. It’s disheartening to hear people say it’s easier to find a job when you have one; it doesn’t feel that way for me at all.

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