Nobody Wants to Hire Me

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:See op is proof that this job market is not hot.

Part time remote flexible is limiting no matter what.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:See op is proof that this job market is not hot.

Not even close

OP is looking for a unicorn, then whining after 25 applications.

Big gap
Part time
Remote

give me a break. That’s going to take a lot of searching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a PhD in the social sciences and have been a SAHM for the past 10 years. I want to work part time and have applied for over 25 jobs (in my field, not in my field, including entry-level jobs). I have even left my graduate degree off of my resume in hopes I am not immediately seen as overqualified. I mist work remote and have applied only for those jobs.

I have gotten exactly zero interest. Zero.

I’m a woman in my 40s with seemingly zero opportunity to on-ramp.

I’m starting to get really depressed.

I’m your age, with only a masters in a social science. 25 is not that many applications. I have worked really hard and have a reputation now and can get offers, but it takes a lot of work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See op is proof that this job market is not hot.

Not even close

OP is looking for a unicorn, then whining after 25 applications.

Big gap
Part time
Remote

give me a break. That’s going to take a lot of searching.

+25

[Anonymous]

It’s fine that op wants to re-enter the workforce with a break. But when you want that on top of part time flexible it becomes a situation where it’s not worth it to hire you because my investment in training will likely be a waste with your limited output.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a PhD in the social sciences and have been a SAHM for the past 10 years. I want to work part time and have applied for over 25 jobs (in my field, not in my field, including entry-level jobs). I have even left my graduate degree off of my resume in hopes I am not immediately seen as overqualified. I mist work remote and have applied only for those jobs.

I have gotten exactly zero interest. Zero.

I’m a woman in my 40s with seemingly zero opportunity to on-ramp.

I’m starting to get really depressed.

Sorry - that is a tough spot. I have to say, if I saw someone with a 10 year gap, there is no chance I'd proceed- you fear it may be like trying to teach your grandma to use the internet- business technology changes. Plus you clearly didnt need to work (since you didnt for all those years) and may quit if you dont like it, leaving me back to square 1. Plus most working mothers would like to find part time work remote and its almost impossible to find a company interested in doing that unless they know you and see it as the lesser of evils of losing you. This is not to bum you out but just to give it to you straight from the other side of the desk. FWIW, I'm a mother in your age bracket myself but I always worked (and I did score one of those reduced schedules for many years) so I get your plight - it's why I never stopped working to be honest, I saw it was near impossible to re-onboard at anywhere near the level you left. That said, you spent your time on something infinitely more meaningful so you can cheer yourself up with the fact that you were there for your kids

In terms of work, you need to project scarcity (ie- you are wanted/employed) and competence. You need to get some recent work on your resume. Start a LLC and do some pro bono work if you have to. Just figure out some way to start getting some real work bullet points on your resume in the last year.

Second, 90% of the time, people get jobs due to word of mouth. Tell all your friends to pass the word, go to industry group events.

If you think you can submit your resume for remote part time work and that something nice will email you back, it will never happen. I am sorry but the screening AI will immediately discard your resume for the gap alone. You may have to agree to return full time if you really want a job.

I do wish you the best of luck. It's an ego-breaking spot you are in but it's really not you, its just the circumstances, and possibly your slightly unrealistic expectations that you can find part time meaningful decently paid work at home after being out of the workforce for 10 years.

^Teach your grandma how to use the computer? OP is 40 not 80. STFU

OP, it's a numbers game--you have to keep applying and be strategic in the roles you pursue. Do some research and see where your skills could be transferrable.

[Anonymous]

What type of role are you seeking?

[Anonymous]

You should investigate the mom project. But otherwise, you have no work experience for ten years, you want to work part time, and you won’t leave your house. And you’ve only sent out twenty five applications. You’re going to need to get a lot tougher, work harder at applying and networking, and possible be more realistic about what you are actually qualified to do.

[Anonymous]

Part time really requires a better network IMO. Those jobs are scarce especially part time fully remote jobs for social science professionals. They tend to be even more word of mouth jobs so get out and build your network, op. Reach out to grad school and college classmates, join an association or society, go to alumni events etc,.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What type of role are you seeking?

Paid like a professional with a graduate degree, totally flexible, part time, 100 percent remote, lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s fine that op wants to re-enter the workforce with a break. But when you want that on top of part time flexible it becomes a situation where it’s not worth it to hire you because my investment in training will likely be a waste with your limited output.

Yes, any one of OP’s requirements would work, but all of them together…it’s going to take the better part of a year.

Keep trying, every day.

[Anonymous]

OP, you are looking for the unicorn. You first need to work FT for at least 5 years, prove yourself, and then go part time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What type of role are you seeking?

Paid like a professional with a graduate degree, totally flexible, part time, 100 percent remote, lol

But what do you want to do? These jobs are hard to find, but depending on your interest and past experience there may be options. Very tiny non-profit administration comes to mind. I have a friend (MS, not PhD) who got hired I to such a role. I know I'll be posting one soon.

Pay for such roles is decent, but expectations are very high. A PhD can be an indicator that you are thorough, self-starting, and understand professional etiquette.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What type of role are you seeking?

Paid like a professional with a graduate degree, totally flexible, part time, 100 percent remote, lol

But what do you want to do? These jobs are hard to find, but depending on your interest and past experience there may be options. Very tiny non-profit administration comes to mind. I have a friend (MS, not PhD) who got hired I to such a role. I know I'll be posting one soon.

Pay for such roles is decent, but expectations are very high. A PhD can be an indicator that you are thorough, self-starting, and understand professional etiquette.

Don’t very tiny nonprofits usually have limited budgets and need people with a very broad skill set as well?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What type of role are you seeking?

Paid like a professional with a graduate degree, totally flexible, part time, 100 percent remote, lol

But what do you want to do? These jobs are hard to find, but depending on your interest and past experience there may be options. Very tiny non-profit administration comes to mind. I have a friend (MS, not PhD) who got hired I to such a role. I know I'll be posting one soon.

Pay for such roles is decent, but expectations are very high. A PhD can be an indicator that you are thorough, self-starting, and understand professional etiquette.

Don’t very tiny nonprofits usually have limited budgets and need people with a very broad skill set as well?

Yes. Completion of a PhD and some work experience might be an indicator of that. Along with an ability to learn about a diverse set of new things quickly.

Not every PhD can do this, but a disproportionate number can.