A thing I didn’t expect to happen this year is to be out unemployed…. Being made redundant a week before Christmas was a blow but one which I just took in my stride and got on with it. I decided to set myself up as a self-employed consultant to fill the gap whilst I look for a permanent role which fits my lifestyle and needs.
However that plan hasn’t come to fruition, I knew it was going to be tough but WOW it’s a tough market currently and a lot of my contacts are saying the same, I’ve had a few enquires and leads but no one is committed to spending currently, it’s either me or the signing the times 🤔😂.
I’ve applied for circa 530 jobs so far, adjusted my CV three times, spent money on getting looking and sounding better, 6 interviews and the feedback is good but someone else was more suited or had more sector experience, I’ve had a few ghosts and some great promises, but yet 6 months in I’m still living off my lifetime savings and they are reducing rapidly.
So what do you do? Do you carry on and hope that something comes along soon or do you have to just get some money in to keep the wolves off your back?
Answers on a postcard.
For everyone in the same situation, I hope this gives you some comfort that it may not be just you in this situation. To all the companies asking for a profile setup and all the details under the sun just so you can ignore the application, please think of the person applying to join your company.
Also if someone has applied for a role, maybe give them some comfort that you’ve received the CV and if they are not successful either let them know or get back to them at least.
Anyway, the sun is out so hopefully the nicer weather is upon us.
Happy Thursday 😊
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