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what would you do? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 week ago by reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I feel like I'm grasping at thin air.

I've applied to countless jobs and I'm not even getting to the interview stage on anything. Even on things I feel I'm beyond qualified for. My background is in desktop support. If no one will hire me I thought of trying to wing it myself and put fliers up offering tech support.

I never finished college. So I don't have any degree aside from highschool. My prospects are looking and feeling bleak.

What would you do if you were me Lemmy?

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[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Are you currently working? If not, register as a sole proprietor and become "self employed". Even if only for the sake of having a job on your resume.

Good luck. It's tough out there ❤️

[–] reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm not. I have a huge work gap now, and it's probably part of the problem, you're right.

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

I spoke with a career coach after I was laid off and she would end her sessions with, "there's a place for you somewhere, and whoever gets you wins."

If it doesn't resonate, feel free to ignore.. I wanted to share what felt comforting to me, but we all have different journeys ❤️