Hustle and Apply for that Job

[Anonymous]

I was laid off at the end of September 2024. I started applying for jobs. I got a job offer to start mid-January 2024. I was laid off after two months. I applied for any and every job with my previous title. I did receive some "over qualified" comments.

I start a new job April 15, with a pay increase of $10K and more than 40% pay increase from the job that laid me off in September.

And, I am over the age of 50.

Don't give up hope.

For me, I've never transitioned in my career from an individual contributor role. It's really because I don't want to get a PMP certificate, and I think Agile is stupid unless you're software developers.

I earned a doctorate in 2005. I take some short courses on LinkedIn. I attend and participate in conferences. I coach executives. I've done consulting work in my field.

If you don't apply, you won't get the job.

LinkedIn is so easy with "easy apply", what you have to lose? Same with Indeed. You might as well apply.

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP! Did you get interviews and interest from easy apply? Does easy apply just send your resume? I'm curious how it works and how blanket applying (versus customizing) can be effective.

[Anonymous]

Agree! It took me 3 application to my current job, in year 2021, 2022 and 2023. Been enjoying it so far

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Congrats OP! Did you get interviews and interest from easy apply? Does easy apply just send your resume? I'm curious how it works and how blanket applying (versus customizing) can be effective.

Yes and if your exp is relevant you get a call back within 2 days. We move fast in this age.

[Anonymous]

Great to hear these success stories, especially for those people who find themselves laid off and despondent. Thanks for sharing!

[Anonymous]

I needed the pep talk, OP!

[Anonymous]

That's great advice, OP - and congratulations.

[Anonymous]

I need to make only $10k a year so I can continue contributing to Roth as it needs to be earned income.
Any ideas? NWDC as I don't want a commute for such a job.
I'm in restaurant business now, but getting really tired of it as it's very fast paced. 27 years of running around is plenty.
Library? Stocking shelves somewhere?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I need to make only $10k a year so I can continue contributing to Roth as it needs to be earned income.
Any ideas? NWDC as I don't want a commute for such a job.
I'm in restaurant business now, but getting really tired of it as it's very fast paced. 27 years of running around is plenty.
Library? Stocking shelves somewhere?

It seems you can easily find a job for $10K a year. Did you mean $100K a year?

You can try non physical labor, like an executive assistant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I need to make only $10k a year so I can continue contributing to Roth as it needs to be earned income.
Any ideas? NWDC as I don't want a commute for such a job.
I'm in restaurant business now, but getting really tired of it as it's very fast paced. 27 years of running around is plenty.
Library? Stocking shelves somewhere?

It seems you can easily find a job for $10K a year. Did you mean $100K a year?

You can try non physical labor, like an executive assistant.

I meant $10k, because I want to be able to contribute to Roth IRA. I have enough in investments not to work more.
I really prefer somewhat physical work. Stocking shelves, and that they wouldn't mind if I left once I hit the $10k.

[Anonymous]

Use AI and apply more jobs. I applied 1,000 to land my great job.

[Anonymous]

Update from OP. This literally turned out to be a fake job posting. And it was a scam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Update from OP. This literally turned out to be a fake job posting. And it was a scam.

Omg, OP! I’m
So sorry!!

What was the scam??

[Anonymous]

I’m so sorry OP. I hate that this happened to you.

[Anonymous]

The scam was a fake job posting on Linked In. I received the signed offer letter. Then I received a text wanting my financial institution and holder and mailing address.

The scam was this.

Hire.

Wire transfer funds for me to purchase office supplies and equipment like a MacBook.

Then, they would start asking for money to actually deliver the office supplies. Or they would ask for the funds back.

I knew it was a scam with the text.

The company posted a scam alert on Linked In.