Anonymous
08/04/2025 09:56
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not looking to leave my job, but these last couple of months I have been "softly" looking at jobs. In 3 months, I got 3 interviews that made it to the final stage after 20 applications. And I had one offer..I didn't take it even though it was for more money.
I am 47 and this really proved to me that it's easier to find a job if you are currently employed.
What is this the case? One of the reasons I did this soft search is to see what kind of challenges I will be facing at my age.
Are you male? I'm surprised you received so many interviews at 47.
I love how the threshold for ageism continually drops on this board.
"Late 30s? Better hope you like the job you're in - it's the last one you'll ever have!"
As a newly turned 40 year old fed, I find it terrifying. I definitely can't afford to "retire" at this age. So I hope DCUM is exaggerating.
Anonymous
08/04/2025 09:55
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Depends on the industry. The longer I have been off, the more ex employers insist that it's time to get out of the house.
If I were to go to a new company, I'd be hired on the spot based on my looks, the experience, the license, and staying with same companies for years.
If they knew that I don't need to work for money, I'd definitely get hired. They want people who work, because they like the industry.
Nobody wants to deal with 2-week notice, background check, calling references.
If I were to go to a new company, I'd be hired on the spot based on my looks, the experience, the license, and staying with same companies for years.
If they knew that I don't need to work for money, I'd definitely get hired. They want people who work, because they like the industry.
Nobody wants to deal with 2-week notice, background check, calling references.
Anonymous
08/04/2025 09:55
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
This is NOT true in my situation. I accepted an early buyout in April 2024, and received 12 months of severance pay + bonus. I took six months off to travel, and after that, I received three different job offers for the same salary/bonus. It depends on your skills and what you bring to the table. I work in AI space.
Anonymous
08/04/2025 09:42
Subject: Re:Easier to find a job when you are employed
OP, why did you turn down the offer? I've been reluctant to interview aggressively because I'm concerned I will feel pressure to accept something I'm not thrilled about.
Anonymous
08/04/2025 09:05
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Why it's easier to find a job when you are already employed:
It shows that you have a strong work ethic, and can work through office politics and other shitty work issues and still keep your eye on the ball. I don't want a delicate flower who quits when the going gets tough.
It shows that you have a strong work ethic, and can work through office politics and other shitty work issues and still keep your eye on the ball. I don't want a delicate flower who quits when the going gets tough.
Anonymous
08/04/2025 08:50
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not looking to leave my job, but these last couple of months I have been "softly" looking at jobs. In 3 months, I got 3 interviews that made it to the final stage after 20 applications. And I had one offer..I didn't take it even though it was for more money.
I am 47 and this really proved to me that it's easier to find a job if you are currently employed.
What is this the case? One of the reasons I did this soft search is to see what kind of challenges I will be facing at my age.
Are you male? I'm surprised you received so many interviews at 47.
I love how the threshold for ageism continually drops on this board.
"Late 30s? Better hope you like the job you're in - it's the last one you'll ever have!"
Anonymous
08/03/2025 22:24
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Anonymous wrote:I am not looking to leave my job, but these last couple of months I have been "softly" looking at jobs. In 3 months, I got 3 interviews that made it to the final stage after 20 applications. And I had one offer..I didn't take it even though it was for more money.
I am 47 and this really proved to me that it's easier to find a job if you are currently employed.
What is this the case? One of the reasons I did this soft search is to see what kind of challenges I will be facing at my age.
Are you male? I'm surprised you received so many interviews at 47.
Anonymous
08/03/2025 22:18
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
HR people are stupid. If you are unemployed, they think you are unemployable. They are incapable of making their own assessments, so they rely on the judgement of your current employer, regardless of the actual value of that judgement.
Anonymous
08/03/2025 22:14
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not looking to leave my job, but these last couple of months I have been "softly" looking at jobs. In 3 months, I got 3 interviews that made it to the final stage after 20 applications. And I had one offer..I didn't take it even though it was for more money.
I am 47 and this really proved to me that it's easier to find a job if you are currently employed.
What is this the case? One of the reasons I did this soft search is to see what kind of challenges I will be facing at my age.
Same with relationships. People think you are worth more if you are not single and taken, so they try to date you and take you away from your current partner.
Human nature and part of the twisted human psyche.
Women are more likely to do that I hate to say. Men are scared of other men because we know the impredictabiliy of a fellow man. Most men will not try to date a woman who is in relationship, that's playing with fire.
Anonymous
08/03/2025 17:29
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Anonymous wrote:I am not looking to leave my job, but these last couple of months I have been "softly" looking at jobs. In 3 months, I got 3 interviews that made it to the final stage after 20 applications. And I had one offer..I didn't take it even though it was for more money.
I am 47 and this really proved to me that it's easier to find a job if you are currently employed.
What is this the case? One of the reasons I did this soft search is to see what kind of challenges I will be facing at my age.
Same with relationships. People think you are worth more if you are not single and taken, so they try to date you and take you away from your current partner.
Human nature and part of the twisted human psyche.
Anonymous
08/03/2025 14:40
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Anonymous wrote:Its easier if there would be a large gap between jobs. Otherwise, I don't think it matters. It's just less stressful because generally you aren't as panicked to find a new job and can be more selective.
This. And that's why everyone should know about what's going on in their company at all time. They should know how the company is doing, stock price, pay attention to articles about it etc. any signs of distress start looking for another job because they will reject you from your seat before you even buckle your seat belt. Your 20+ years there doesn't mean sh**t to them. You are simply an entry with a number on a spreadsheet. Never ever be loyal to any company never. Only be loyal to yourself.
Anonymous
08/03/2025 14:37
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Anonymous wrote:Which industry OP ?
I am an operations research associate. So I do supply chain analytics.
Anonymous
08/03/2025 12:55
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Which industry OP ?
Anonymous
08/03/2025 12:41
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
Its easier if there would be a large gap between jobs. Otherwise, I don't think it matters. It's just less stressful because generally you aren't as panicked to find a new job and can be more selective.
Anonymous
08/03/2025 12:34
Subject: Easier to find a job when you are employed
I am not looking to leave my job, but these last couple of months I have been "softly" looking at jobs. In 3 months, I got 3 interviews that made it to the final stage after 20 applications. And I had one offer..I didn't take it even though it was for more money.
I am 47 and this really proved to me that it's easier to find a job if you are currently employed.
What is this the case? One of the reasons I did this soft search is to see what kind of challenges I will be facing at my age.
I am 47 and this really proved to me that it's easier to find a job if you are currently employed.
What is this the case? One of the reasons I did this soft search is to see what kind of challenges I will be facing at my age.