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Brilliant_Can5638's journey

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I’m currently feeling lost after nearly two years without a full-time job. I’m 28 and completed my BA in International Development in 2020, followed by an MA in Political Science in 2022. I had a position as a Research/Project Management Associate from 2023 to 2024, but since then, my job search has been unsuccessful. Right now, I’m doing part-time work for my father, which makes me feel guilty as if I’m leeching off him. I’m confused about what’s wrong with me because I’m trying to make ends meet but feel like I’m not contributing enough. Last year, I worked with an employment counselor who reviewed my CV and cover letter, and they said they looked good. However, I’ve only managed to secure two interviews so far. I’ve been proactive, reaching out for informational interviews on LinkedIn, but still, no luck. It’s been such a long time, and I can’t help but feel like a failure in my job search.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I received another rejection today, and I'm starting to feel really frustrated. It's been almost two years since I lost my job, and while I have a part-time position, it's not enough. I'm 28 and watching my peers land full-time roles and advance in their careers makes me feel like I'm falling behind. I've been tailoring my CV and cover letter for each application, and I even send them to my employment counselor for feedback. They say my materials look good, but I've only had two interviews this year, which feels disheartening. My background is in international development and political science, and I'm starting to wonder if that's part of the problem. I've heard that my field is quite niche and perhaps not very marketable. I'm considering exploring entry-level roles in different areas, but it's tough to know where to start. I've also been thinking about networking more and reaching out to people in the industry I want to work in, as I've heard that personal references can make a big difference. I just can't shake the feeling that I'm somehow cursed in this job search.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I have been job searching for over a year while working a part-time job. Recently, I applied through a recruiter and was offered a part-time position that pays between $15 and $20 an hour. The downside is that it would require a 50-minute commute for a duration of three months. I'm feeling a bit desperate and wondering if I should just accept it, even though the commute seems quite long. I’m also considering whether the cost of commuting will outweigh the pay. It feels like beggars can't be choosers at this point.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I’ve been unemployed for over a year now, and it’s really taking a toll on me. I’m 28 years old and hold both a B.A. and an M.A., yet I’m struggling to find a job. Despite applying to numerous positions and even reaching out to recruiters, I’ve only landed two interviews this year, both of which ended in rejection. One of those was for an internship, and it’s disheartening to think I can’t even secure an entry-level position. I can’t help but feel like a failure, especially as I watch my peers advance in their careers while I feel stuck. It’s like my 20s are slipping away, and I’m left wondering what’s wrong with me.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I'm feeling completely overwhelmed by my unemployment situation. At 28, I've been without a job for over a year now, and it's starting to take a toll on my mental health. Recently, I had an interview with an NGO that seemed like a perfect opportunity to enhance my resume, even if it was just for a few months. I made it to the second round, which was a panel interview, and I really thought I had a shot. However, despite following up three times, they completely ghosted me. This experience has left me feeling frustrated and crushed, as I genuinely believed this could have been my way out of this rut. I'm actively searching for other opportunities, but it's tough to move on when I feel so stuck. Watching others progress in their careers only amplifies my feelings of inadequacy. I can't help but feel like I'm going insane, and sometimes I just want to scream out of sheer frustration.

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