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Strict-Package-3508's journey

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I've been reflecting on my job search journey lately and I think I've hit a wall. It's not just the typical work burnout that people talk about; it's job search burnout. I've spent countless hours tailoring my applications, updating my resume, and writing cover letters, only to find myself staring at an empty inbox most days. The waiting can be so exhausting and demoralizing. I feel like many of us are going through this without even recognizing it because we aren't technically employed yet. Has anyone else experienced this kind of fatigue during their job search?

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    Feeling Thinking

    I’ve been job searching for a while now, and I’ve come to realize that the hardest part isn’t the rejection. At least with a rejection, you get some closure. The real struggle is when I send out an application, feel hopeful for a few days, and then… nothing. No interview, no rejection, just complete silence. I find myself checking my email constantly, waiting for a response that never comes. That silence can be deafening and starts to play tricks on my mind. I catch myself thinking, 'Maybe I’m not qualified enough,' or 'My resume must be terrible,' or even 'Maybe no one is hiring at all.' It’s frustrating and honestly, I think being ghosted is worse than a straightforward rejection.

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