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[quote=Anonymous]I’m sorry you are struggling with the search. Be kind to yourself. I am returning to work after being a SAHM. I spent 6 months applying before accepting this position. I will be very much underemployed but at least the job seems low stress and the team seems very pleasant. People are blasting you for 20 applications over 2 months but I don’t think that seems unreasonable since you are currently working. I submitted fewer and I had more time. I didn’t realize that one is supposed to apply to hundreds of positions. I found every application took me a few hours since I customized my resume and cover letter, triple checked for errors, and often had to complete portal questions. Just identifying appropriate positions took me a few hours a week. During that time, DH reminded me over and over not to feel desperate (which I did) and not to sell myself short. DH again reminded me before I signed the current contract that I could wait for a better fit and shouldn’t feel pressured. I wish your DH were being as supportive. With that said, I know you want a career change but maybe it would be easier for now to apply to similar positions. Then once you are in the new job resume your search by setting aside a few hours a week. You won’t feel the pressure for income at least. My opinion is the job market is very unfavorable. Most people I know looking including my soon to be college grad are really struggling. It is going to take some time and a lot of patience. [/quote]

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