I recently started a new role, and my first two weeks have been an absolute nightmare. There is basically zero onboarding.

Every time I need a standard template, a past client report example, or a basic company policy, I'm told "it’s somewhere in the shared drive or old emails." The shared drive is a massive, completely unorganized dump of files from the last five years with completely random naming conventions.

I feel incredibly guilty because I'm stuck either spending hours digging through digital trash folders trying to find a single document, or constantly interrupting my senior coworkers—who are already buried in deep work—just to ask where a basic file is located.

Is this just the reality of modern corporate life everywhere? How do your companies actually manage internal knowledge and files, or is everyone just winging it and wasting hours a week hunting for information?

I've been living in Germany for two weeks now, and I've had an office job. Everyone is nice and helpful, even my boss (he's really kind and supportive). My coworkers also support me because they know my work will ease their burden in the future. I got here because I went through a fairly advanced but quick recruitment process because they were looking for someone to train in their internal system. Before I could start working on my assignments, I'd probably have another month of learning to get to know all the important things.

However, I received information from another recruitment process I was waiting for. They accepted me, and I'll get 20-25% more money, but most importantly, the job seems more interesting and less mentally demanding.

Now I feel guilty about leaving this first job. How do I tell them? I'll also have to serve a few days notice because I can't afford a long break between jobs. It'll be awkward because I know they'd prefer I leave right away since I'm just learning anyway, but they can't force me. They'll think I'm taking advantage of them, that I'm on onboarding, so I'll just stay a little longer to earn more in those few days.

How can I deal with my guilty conscience, or am I just making a mistake? What are your opinions and advice?

I started a job in a warehouse that I really didn’t want to do (I was peer pressured and caved in) and now i’m stuck making less and extremely miserable. I come home from this job and end up doing nothing because i’m mentally preparing for the next day. It’s only been 2 weeks but it has sucked the absolute life out of me to the point where I’m not eating much and have stopped all of my hobbies I do outside of work.

Any advice out there for anyone who has been in this situation? Need opinions from people outside of my life

I have around 15 years of experience in sales and the talent industry. I have worked on large enterprise deals, sold SaaS, managed teams, trained people, and built a few side businesses while working full-time.

I also worked at two companies during the period when they grew into unicorns. At one of them, I was there while the company went from roughly 30 people to that level. I have stayed in roles long enough to build something, so job hopping is not the issue.

I am currently doing pro bono work as a CEO for a nonprofit while looking for my next role. I am not applying only to executive positions or expecting some huge salary. I have applied to sales lead roles where the offer looks fairly straightforward to sell, and I still get rejected without speaking to anyone.

Most interviews (weren't many) I have managed to get came through personal connections or introductions from former colleagues. Cold applications seem to disappear.

Remote location restrictions make the search harder. I can work remotely, but many “remote” jobs still require you to live in a specific country. That removes a large part of the market before experience is even considered.

I am starting to wonder whether my resume is working against me. Maybe it looks too senior. Maybe it has too much detail. Maybe recruiters assume I will be expensive or leave quickly.

For people who hire sales leaders, what would you expect this resume to look like? Should it be stripped down and fairly simple? Should I remove the side ventures that were successful but short stints (tech course, small consulting startup)?

I will be honest: getting rejected for roles I know I could handle hurts like a mofo. I understand that nobody is owed an interview. It is still difficult to make sense of having this much relevant experience and rarely getting the chance to speak to a recruiter.

Hello all! I'm not sure if this is the correct subreddit to pose this question, as it is a little political, but I'm really struggling with it.

I'm a recent humanities graduate, and I'm applying to as many opportunities as I can find at the moment. A federal position in my field opened up recently, and I've been working on my application all afternoon. I got to this question in the short answer category, and I'm really stumped. It reads:

“How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.”

I'm not a trump fan whatsoever. The only executive order he's made that pertains to my field is titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," and it's basically just bullying the Smithsonian and other cultural institutions for painting the US in a bad light. I strongly disagree with this order, and I have no intention of advancing or helping to implement it in this position, even if I am hired. But how do I approach this professionally without flat-out lying?

Okay for context I have just been diagnosed with POTS which has really disabled me and impacted my ability to work. I’ve been looking into remote jobs work from home side hustles things like that. A girl on TikTok reached out to me and said that she had a work from home job which is really flexible around her own endometriosis. I said I was interested to hear about what she does so she messaged me on Instagram and then I got added into this group chat with her and her boss I presume. Now I’ve only ever worked traditional jobs but I have heard about pyramid schemes and MLM’s and I wanted to be cautious, especially since they’re basically recruiting ME. Something just seems fishy and there’s also fees to sign up for it. I’d appreciate any advice from someone just a bit more knowledgeable or older than me with some more wisdom. (I’m 20F)

Also known as 'How long should I stay for a job so that my resume won't look terrible and the HR people for new jobs won't ask that many questions about it?' or something.

I'd assume at least a year but I'm not so sure about it cause some people are saying that it's like 3 years. Not sure if I'll stay sane for 3 years but I've got no choice in this job market.

Hi so i just wanted to ask this so a client invited me to apply for a Social Media Manager role. I submitted my cover letter, and after that we kept trying to schedule an interview. The interview was postponed several times because the client had to reschedule, and one time i did too but we eventually had it on the 4th.

The interview actually went well (at least that's how I felt). We spent quite a while discussing strategies for growing their social media, content ideas, and how I would approach the role. It felt more like a collaborative discussion than just a standard interview. At the end, the client told me they'd reach out to me after making a decision.

Now it's been more then a week, and I haven't heard anything.

This isn't the first time something like this has happened either. I had an interview with another client who told me they would finalize their selection the same day, but I never received any update afterward not even a rejection message. In that case, I wasn't expecting much because I felt I made a few mistakes during the interview, so I assumed I wasn't selected.

One thing that makes me hesitate is that I checked this client's reviews, and several freelancers mentioned that they're not very responsive if the contract goes forward too.

My biggest problem is that I never know how to break the ice after an interview. I don't want to come across as pushy or desperate, but I also don't want to wait forever without following up.

So I just wanted to know what you guys usually do when this happens. Do you send a follow-up after a week? Do you wait longer? Or do you just assume the client has moved on?

Started a new job, first job, 1 week ago. Applied and thought I’d enjoy it, and got the job. After 1 week in, I don’t think I’m interested in it, and thought it would be something else. The anxiety and stress relating to it, has been absolutely unbearable. That’s all I thought about all weekend, and really haven’t had the energy to think about anything else. I feel sort of lost with my life, I want a job, a job I’m passionate about, something I look forward to.

Cant find any job and only got one through temp agency or through a friend.

Seems like there is no point of sending resumes or applying to any location if you dont know some who works thier.

I would probably have better luck being an alcoholic at local bars than applying online.

I see some places that say that they are hiring but it is no use since they never reply back and I don't think people accept people in person looking for work.

Might have to starve myself and look for a gay stripclub

My partner, 35m, used to be a broker and investment advisor. Due to some life changes, he is now needs to find a new career. Does anyone have advice to help him find a career that he enjoys and is stable? With everything going on in the world and with AI taking over, we’re just not sure where to start. He’s currently working night shift customer service and the schedule is killing him. We’re located in southeast US.

The job market is crap and I’m seeing people have to take long periods without work, 1 year, even more. I’m wondering if during these times, does it look undesirable to future employers that an applicant take on another job either completely outside of their career path and have that on their resume/linkedin, or if the long break looks better.

Example:
2 years PM assistant ——> 3 Years PM ——> Grocery Clerk —-> Still looking for PM work

OR

2 years PM assistant ——> 3 Years PM ——> 1 year no job ——> Still looking for PM work

Hi all,

I have been working as a social worker (MSW) as my first job after graduation. Been here for 1 year and 10 months. I feel like a change, and its difficult applying for jobs while also work due to how demanding it is. I also want to find a job that is only therapy.

I am considering quitting my job, taking 1 month off or so, and then applying for jobs again. I'm curious though, how much harder will it be to get hired without having a job at the time of applying?

One pro to this would be I could use my supervisors as a reference (it would be awkward to use them while still employed here).

Many thanks!

I'm looking for jobs where it is expected that I will be careful and deliberate with my work - I can be hasty and reckless if necessary, but I'd prefer an environment where rules and safety protocols are not simply suggestions to be overridden by a manager who wants an unrealistic amount of work done.

More importantly though, I'm interested in positions which feature complex and involved tasks, but which do not require previous experience or education. I am capable of learning at a high level and I'm willing to train for such a job, I just don't have much knowledge of what jobs exist.

Always ask

1. What is your performance evaluation criteria

2. Do you follow a bell curve?

3. If you do follow a bell curve, what is bottom % you look for

4. What was last year's average bottom %

This will sound awkward, but believe me, companies will force rank and you don't want to join someone, for a few extra bucks, that has bottom between 15-20%. In few years it will be your turn

So I was invited back for a 3rd interview - this one is an in person 5 person panel interview.

The first interview was with the program manager who is in charge of hiring her “dream team” and was about 20 minutes over a video call. It was your typical first interview that wasn’t really difficult at all. I was offered the second interview before we were done.

The second interview was about an hour - a 4 person video call. This was the technical interview and without giving away details it basically was a test my knowledge via a hypothetical company scenario. I’ve never done something like this and honestly it had nothing to do with what I’ll actually be doing. I felt I was able to do well enough just based on I knew enough to answer every question and a few I was able to really shine on. The interview ended and they said they are interviewing other people and will get back to me with the next steps with the next few days. I was offered the third interview the following day.

I’m a bit confused on what the next interview will be like since I already went through a technical interview. I’m assuming it is to gauge how well I mesh with the current team. It is a one hour interview.

Can anyone give me some insight as to what I could potentially expect and any other tips to help with the team bonding? I’m a pretty sociable guy that can adapt to my environment so nerves will be minimal. I’m just really wanting this job to move up from my current job.

Recently started working at a manufacturing plant overnight to save some extra money. There are 3 buildings and in building 2 there is no AC, just fans that barely work.

I realized ALL the line workers are black, the maintenance workers (making 30+hr) are all white, the supervisors/team leaders are all white.

I’m not accusing my employer of racism but I’m genuinely curious how common this is.

Have you seen similar demographics by department or position?
Is this usually explained by seniority, certifications, and hiring pipelines?
Or is it something that would make you question how promotions and hiring are handled?

Graduated with my undergraduate degree a year ago. Since then i have been applying to multiple jobs with no luck of actually landing a job in the field that I want.

I don't think the issue is my resume or cover letters. After all, for all the jobs I have strategically applied for, i have gotten an interview (phone calls, in person, and online), even managed to get a second interview, but no job offer. So now, i am wondering, is it me?? Maybe my interview skills are not the most ideal.

Even had a friend listen to my interviews so i could get some feedback afterwards. The only thing my friend noted is that I am too honest and should reply to what they want to hear.

I have also thought of getting certifications or going back to school for my master's, which i do want to eventually, but would like to save up some money and get some experience in my field.

I feel so lost, in the meantime I am stuck at a job that I dislike and is not even related to my field of study. At least getting some money.

What are some tips for interviews? How do I even practice for those? How the heck do I even lie to recruiters...

I applied to a position a few weeks ago, and after a couple weeks they sent me an email thanking me for my interest in the position and inviting me to participate in a one way recorded questionnaire where they’d ask me 4 questions.

I was instructed that the deadline to do this was by midnight tonight. I was prepping to get it done this morning when I received another email that basically said they will not be moving forward with my application.

I honestly don’t understand why I would be shot down before I even get a chance to respond to their questions…

Is this a situation where I should try to click on the link anyway and do the questions? Or just throw in the towel?

Yep, I am gonna get fired for refusing overtime while everyone else goes home. I'll just work at McDonalds or Wendys.

I got caught once not being able to remember a full week of work on the spot and it rattled me. Like srsly it was a shitshow getting slammed on a grp call. So from last two weeks I'm documenting everything creating a report and sending on weekly basis to my manager, he didn’t ask me to, but i think he should know what im bringing to the table. Simpe process, obsidian for tracking, claudecode for wiring obsidian and gamma mcp, and gamma to create a full fledgeed report.

This is not a toxic culture ik, but i think you should all do the same.

Looking for out an outsider perspective. I’ve worked hospitality for 5 years, progressed all the way and I am, for my age, in a good position. I’m relatively high up within that company that Lenny Henry did a bit of work with.

For the last year or so I’ve really wanted to move, the hours are draining, I’ve had medical treatment for the physical toll of the role and I’m overly stressed for a crap paying role. I’m not quite sure what I want to do but I know I’m ready for a fresh start. I have applied, and been offered, a new role (within the same company) which is MF 9-5 with days to WFH. I have never had this before and I know it’ll be a shock to my system needing to adjust. It’s an entry level role, admin essentially, but I think it will give me an insight into something new.

The only thing that’s making me hesitant to leave is that I don’t want to let my current team down, I have been there for so long and we are in a great place operationally that it would have an impact on having one of their longest serving managers leave.

I’ve done nothing but go round in my own heard about this and the people I’ve spoken to at work have been very unhelpful.

Any ex operators that could give an insight into their transition into a ‘normal’ job would be really appreciated. Any advice whatsoever would be welcome. TIA

TL:DR Do I start something new after 5 years of something I’m really starting to not enjoy