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Changing jobs can be emotionally draining, from sending out tons of CVs to waiting for interview calls, possibly forever. This cycle of hope and rejection has really exhausted a lot of people. Recently, a Redditor posted a similar experience to the one above, describing how frustratingly they were unable to land another role even three months after resigning from a previous job due to harassment at work.
This, he said, was because he felt forced to resign after coming under constant pressure from management over a complaint against a fellow employee.
> “I left my previous job because of its management. I was harassed by a co-worker and the management was pressurizing me to withdraw my complaint.”
” he wrote, adding that senior leadership failed to provide significant support.
He described the working environment as unbearable and said that continuing to work there was no longer an option.
“My everyday life had become unfavorable and I decided to leave the organization. Before that organization, I was at my peak, I was the highest contributing person.”
After taking some time off from corporate life to recuperate, he began applying again and continued to be disappointed.
“It’s been 3 months and no luck. If the circumstances were such that I could crack the interview and not get through, then yes it’s my fault, I need to prepare well. The biggest problem is that I am not able to crack any interview. I have customized my resume to be 100% ATS friendly.”
He said he had applied through major recruitment platforms like LinkedIn, Monster and Indeed but did not receive any positive responses.
“I feel very lost, would appreciate any advice.”
The post resonated online, as fellow users expressed sympathy and advice. Such a confident one,”
“You haven’t done anything wrong, just keep looking, and don’t limit yourself to just one industry.”
Another noted the relevance of the connection in the current market:
Difficult without referrals. It seems like we’ve gone back to the 80’s when it was impossible to get a job without a recommendation.
Others pointed to macroeconomic conditions impacting hiring.
“To be clear, there was a lot of liquidity during COVID, and so many people got great offers. With AI, war, and global economic turmoil, the economy is in trouble, and the liquidity that came into the market during COVID times is balancing out.”
Others encouraged adaptability and skill upgrading. > “As the recent restructuring has shown, any type of manager is at risk. My suggestion, pick up alternative skills. If you are smart, take a product certification and join as a PM. The salary may be less at first, but over time, it will be like a career change.” The discussion reflects growing concern among professionals working in tough job markets as they deal with the long-term impact of
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