Totally demoralized
I got laid off last December and after taking some much needed time off started to look for a new job a few months ago. I have been picky of where to apply and have been getting interviews, but I'm either over-qualified or they hired someone more experienced. Just got a rejection today from a position I felt really good about and am about at my whit's end. I never thought it would take me this long to find a new job, I guess being over 50 doesn't help either. I've been positive, but today just pushed me over the edge. Bills are piling up and my self esteem is approaching zero. Anyway, thanks for listening. I just had to vent and make sure that I am not alone out there.
Hi. I'm sure that the right job is going to come along! Keep trying! Take a break from your search when you want to to reset, and be really good to yourself right now. Mental talk, what we say to ourselves is a big deal! I spent many years talking down to myself and I'm changing it now. I catch myself saying "girl you're stupid!" For something I would mean and say to anyone else that it's a common mistake, or something. We are our own worst critic and we can change it! I'm a good cheerleader for people. And if u ever need a pep talk, message me!
No, you are not alone
Hi my name is Kathy this is important to your post butt I just wanted to share something with you I recently went on a job interview and the one who interviewed me did not see my resume until after I arrived for my interview he said he was very impressed with my resume so I was hired for a test run for two days to prove myself well the person who hired me to prove myself the day I started working he was not there at all the whole day I had a great day everybody in the office was very impressed even the top boss which is the one who hired me for the test run his business partner... My second day he was there and from the minute the day started he RIDICULED me LITTERLY the whole day both days... He called me a coward... He made me cry both days and it takes a lot to make me cry... I'm 50 years old I've never in my life started a new job so bad and was ridiculed the whole time he never even gave me a chance to even prove myself and he did this in front of the whole office he told me he thinks when I'm under pressure that I'm going to break ... is there anything I can do about this?
I'm struggling as well and I have 16 years experience as a Regional Sales Manager. I just keep posting. I welcome any help. Andy B
Ms. Kelly I'll try saying it again. I'm 59 yr old and I turn down 2-4 job offers a week. Age doesn't matter if you have the right tools and right location. Sorry to say that your area is COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY loaded...... You may have to search other areas of employment like the hospitals, or public school system personal position. You've gotta do a lateral move cause there is no up with your position. I work for a Family Medical Center who can't find a HR person. But you can't stay where you are and make the $77,000 that it pays here in Atlanta. But ok if you really feel that you are that old. I just don't get it....
U r so not alone. Valid points
You're definitely not alone, Jacqueline. We all definitely have those days where we just want to throw in the towel and be done with it all. Have you thought about trying to do some temp jobs? That might be a good way to get in and build up experience for a full-time job.
You are not alone at all. I was let go in August and all I been able to land is a BD position that only pays when I win work for the company. It's rough for everyone these days, but hang in there. I know I am as I still need something with a base salary.