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5th year teaching, 1st year in a new school and state. The district I’m in won’t allow me to transfer to another school for 2 more years. I was lied to about what this school would be like, and I absolutely hate it here.
I’m worried I won’t be able to make as much outside of education, even with my 5 years as a teacher and 4 years working as staff at a university. I have an English Literature degree. (For reference, I’m currently making $60k a year and my pay is about to go up to $66k). I feel like I’m qualified for some stuff but haven’t had luck in my applications so far (been applying to go back to university staff jobs for about a month).
I’d be alright with a pay cut, it’s just I need to start saving for a wedding and my fiancé and I already kind of planned our budget for the year.
Any advice on this? Im also worried about when to let my school know (im telling them I’ll come back next year bc I don’t have anything else secured, but it just feels a bit scummy to do that). Im also just absolutely heartbroken that this horrible year has made me so jaded and angry towards the entire teaching profession. I don’t think I have faith I’d be happier if I transferred to another district, and also don’t want a long commute.
Ugh. I just feel so trapped. Ironic that I’m tempted to stay in the profession just for the pay lol.
And I’m okay if this is taken down I know the rules say no sob stories but figured I’d try- if anyone could connect me with a community than can help with these concerns I’d appreciate it

5th year teaching, 1st year in a new school and state. The district I’m in won’t allow me to transfer to another school for 2 more years. I was lied to about what this school would be like, and I absolutely hate it here.
I’m worried I won’t be able to make as much outside of education, even with my 5 years as a teacher and 4 years working as staff at a university. I have an English Literature degree. (For reference, I’m currently making $60k a year and my pay is about to go up to $66k). I feel like I’m qualified for some stuff but haven’t had luck in my applications so far (been applying to go back to university staff jobs for about a month).
I’d be alright with a pay cut, it’s just I need to start saving for a wedding and my fiancé and I already kind of planned our budget for the year.
Any advice on this? Im also worried about when to let my school know (im telling them I’ll come back next year bc I don’t have anything else secured, but it just feels a bit scummy to do that). Im also just absolutely heartbroken that this horrible year has made me so jaded and angry towards the entire teaching profession. I don’t think I have faith I’d be happier if I transferred to another district, and also don’t want a long commute.
Ugh. I just feel so trapped. Ironic that I’m tempted to stay in the profession just for the pay lol.

5th year teaching, 1st year in a new school and state. The district I’m in won’t allow me to transfer to another school for 2 more years. I was lied to about what this school would be like, and I absolutely hate it here.
I’m worried I won’t be able to make as much outside of education, even with my 5 years as a teacher and 4 years working as staff at a university. I have an English Literature degree. (For reference, I’m currently making $60k a year and my pay is about to go up to $66k). I feel like I’m qualified for some stuff but haven’t had luck in my applications so far (been applying to go back to university staff jobs for about a month).
I’d be alright with a pay cut, it’s just I need to start saving for a wedding and my fiancé and I already kind of planned our budget for the year.
Any advice on this? Im also worried about when to let my school know (im telling them I’ll come back next year bc I don’t have anything else secured, but it just feels a bit scummy to do that). Im also just absolutely heartbroken that this horrible year has made me so jaded and angry towards the entire teaching profession. I don’t think I have faith I’d be happier if I transferred to another district, and also don’t want a long commute.
Ugh. I just feel so trapped. Ironic that I’m tempted to stay in the profession just for the pay lol.

Long story short, I was in basic training ended up leaving due to family health issues. Got out of training and got to spend time with my family. Two months of being out of training, the family member passed away. Felt like shit. Dealt with it.
Was told I’d have to wait a year to reenlist. Waited a year, made my way through the application again. Got to the current stage where I need to book myself for a start date.
Right now I just feel horrible. I’ve lost all the motivation and discipline I had and I feel lost. Been looking at other jobs/career paths but I feel that’s there nothing which looks appealing to me. I’m currently 19 and unemployed. Just not sure what to do or where to look.
Just looking for advice from people who are/have been in my position.

I spotted some fleas on my cat so I applied advantage about 2 weeks ago and treated my entire flat. Unfortunately he keeps getting more and the advantage doesnt appear to be doing much.
When I went to the shops to buy this treatment initially I also purchased some daily tablets that only kill adults fleas (hence why I bought advantage). I could see he was suffering so I gave him a tablet and the next day I found several dead adults fleas on his bed, suggesting the advantage isn't doing its job.
When I applied the advantage I admit I didn't do a very good job, I struggled to hold him still and part his fur (he has incredibly dense fur). As a result the vast majority (if not all) of the advantage was mistakenly applied to his fur, which is why I believe it isn't functioning.
How soon is too soon to try again? It's been about 2 weeks and everything online doesn't consider unsuccessful applications.
Should I give it another go? I was planning on trimming or slightly shaving a small patch to ensure it's applied correctly this time.
Thanks in advance.

Over the course of undergrad, I’ve racked up a decent amount of ECs, which I can list below with the estimated hours: - College clubs/organizations, all cabinet positions (400+ hours in total) - TA (200+ hours) - Volunteer (200+ hours) - Clinical volunteer (200+ hours) - Other jobs (2000+ hours) - Random hobbies (400+ hours) I’m currently in my second gap year as a research technician. Since my lab is very supportive and I’ve been pushing myself hard to be more productive for future publications and posters, I do not really have any time left to commit to any long-term volunteer positions. That being said, though I have some volunteering in the past which I will definitely put on my application, does the lack of volunteering during my gap year a red flag? Or it doesn’t matter as long as my research is good?

Not sure why I am writing but just looking for hope and validation I guess
I am a 25f (UK) and have never been at peace with my mental health. Ive had 1 notable trauma in my life (bike accident abroad) but even before that as a child I was never happy and always overthinking and anxious. I have had an ADHD diagnosis twice, spent thousands on different types of therapy after the accident, had gov funded therapy before and after, and still just feel the same. I have had one 6 month relationship that ended in 2020 and have not dated since. I have no confidence or self esteem, and Ive had barely any character development in my life. If anything I am feeling worse with age.
My life is objectively fine; I work part time in retail (for 3 years) and have nice coworkers. I live at home rent free and have supportive friends and family. I have a first class BA from a great university in history, then after covid realising I wanted to work in the creative industries I got a MA from a number one arts university in direction.
Although I am objectively in an easy situation and have qualifications, as i have said i still just feel awful about myself and have a low self esteem. I have been applying for full time jobs for 9 months to get out of retail and keep getting rejections. Ive given up applying for dream job roles and even running jobs on sets I have not been able to secure due to an overwhelming market. Additionally I was always a high achieving person and I know I have so much to give in terms of potential, which is what makes this even more frustrating.
I just would love to earn money for myself , travel and feel like I have a purpose in life. Even now I guess with my spare moments whilst working part time it allows me to have the time to pursue projects and be creative. But because i am so overwhelmed and stressed about leaving my job I feel frozen and burnt out. I find job applications a huge factor for my stress and the rejection really difficult. My job hours are not consistent either, so I have no strict routine.
If I knew there was going to be a light at the end of the tunnel, I guess it would be easier. There is no option to progress in my retail job and I feel completely helpless. I cant help but compare myself to others and see friends succeed, buy places, go travelling. But above all that I feel helpless over myself, as I know I am the problem. I have tried to invest so much help, read all the self help books, see all the careers advisors, make gratitude lists, put myself out of my comfort zone and be accountable for my poor mental health. But ultimately I feel like giving up because although I feel lve worked hard and invested a lot, I am just not cut out for the world.

I was job hunting for 2 moths nowmost of them rejected me I have 3 successful job offers that I turned down because its work onsite or lower compensation now I have this job application that offers WFA and a good compensation an benifits but the process i confusing me after passing all interviews and did a background check now there is a culture fit interview if I pass the culture fit check this coming week then they’ll extend the offer but upon checking the linked in profile of the hiring manager still the position is listed just 12 hours ago. Does it mean i wasnt selected for the position?

I am just about 2 years into a Mainframe CICS System programmer role at a big US bank. I joined through a training/skill up program that hires directly out of college with the goal of skilling up IT & related field grads for mainframe support. I took the job because I saw there was a lot of opportunities but after 2 years I am a bit concerned. The job itself is very interesting to me and I've made a lot of progress and had a lot of successes and some learning opportunities, but the role in this firm has so many huge challenges that feel like they are insurmountable.
First the workload is insane for such a small team. I feel like I constantly have 30 plates spinning and the moment I'm able to take one off 5 more have started. We manage over 5000 CICS regions, supporting around 25 applications between all of our environments with 15 people. The on calls are EXHAUSTING. We have 24/7 support, broken into shifts luckily, but you're expected to push your personal work and provide on call support and it's insanely hard to get anything done. We have a large overseas team to help spread load but there are significant cultural/time differences that present their own challenges, including the way they communicate can feel very abrasive in my opinion. I often feel very pressed by them of why I am not moving faster, getting more done, why I missed this even though it was missed because I was working on the thing I was told was pressing the day before.
The role is starting to feel completely unmanageable and the environment is so large with so much history that it feels like it is impossible to get a grip on. I have ideas for more efficient ways to do my work but cannot ever find time to develop them because it's so pressing to get the items done NOW that the manual option is the only way. The overseas team we have works like 12-13 hour days, and I feel like I am being pressed to do the same in order to keep up.

Idk - I added images but doesn't look like they're showing up. If you see them: Two pics are my resume, other two pics are the job description.
Hello!!
Left the original hotel 10 years ago when I realized that there was just no time freedom at all in the industry. Happened to come across my passion for grassroots organizing which brought about my time doing that. But ever since - I've been in the F&B service industry which allowed for all the time freedom for the travelling I've wanted to do.
But now, I'm ready to settle down, and get back into the industry. My skills and my abilities are a lot and strong. I feel like I don't know how to write down and actually share all of what I've done and what I'm capable of. I feel like some of it is overdone, but really wanted to get across that - I do have a wide ranging skills and 100% can do this job I'm applying for.
Any feedback before I submit my application here and for other similar jobs would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You, Tania
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It was summer. He needed money to pay for school next year. He decided to get a job. He needed to apply to different places. He first made a resume. He then made a cover letter. He walked around his neighborhood.

I am about to graduate college, and if I don't get the job that I am in the final round for, I move back in with a man that sexually abused me when I was a child and continues to be inappropriate. Of course, this makes me stressed out during an already normally stressful time (graduation and job applications). I don't know if this is relevant for therapy because I don't think my concern about this is out of proportion. I also don't think there is anything my T could do to make this a lighter load for me.
In fact, I am worried that talking about it will destabilize me more, and hurt me during interviews. I am also going to be unable to see my T once I graduate, and I don't want to share something upsetting and then have no support in a month.
I feel like I am stuck in shit. Am I off-base that my therapist really can't do anything here?

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I got accepted into the Evening MBA programs at Santa Clara University and GW. Simon Business School couldn't offer me a spot in their MBA program but suggested I apply for their MSBA or MSMA programs instead.
I'm feeling pretty lost right now. Being on an H4 visa since 2022 has limited my job options, and I'm worried about adding another year to my resume gap if I decide to try again next year. Plus, the idea of redoing the GRE and applications is stressing me out.
Is an evening MBA worth the money (>$120000) or should I do the MSBA at Simon?
Also, I'm looking for volunteering opportunities in the meantime. Would really appreciate any suggestions for the same.

I recently lost my health insurance from a layoff last month, my wife is almost 6 months pregnant and we were just denied Medicaid this morning. COBRA is astronomical and I have no other health option.
I’m 100% P&T and applied for CHAMPVA back in February but still not processed yet.
Our biggest worry right now is if champVA will reimburse me 75% of any medical expenses if I pay them while waiting to be approved. I was awarded P&T back in January. I’ve contacted them several times but don’t receive clear answers about coverage or I’ve been getting the runaround.
Me and my wife are stressed out about this and need to know if champVA will cover her by the time the baby comes.
I can’t get hired anywhere due to this situation and I’m competing with 100s of applicants in my field for each job position so health insurance through employment is very unlikely until after the birth and recovery.
Ive been keeping my cool through these stressful weeks but it’s getting to a point where we really need help. Thanks for any guidance given

Hey ladies!
Grateful to have found this community. I have been OE since graduating from college in 2020 and currently have 5Js, with three more interviews lined up next week. I am not in tech/IT. I have been OE for so long that I don't see myself ever going back to one job. But, I digress. I thought I would make a quick post/brain dump of tips which have helped me throughout my OE journey over the years.
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• If you are serious about OE you need to be proactive when it comes to looking for jobs. The days of recruiters landing in your inbox with job offers are, at least for now, over. There are still jobs out there, you just have to be strategic in your search. I tend to browse certain job sites every single day even when I am not looking to apply or move. I do this for two reasons. Firstly, it is good to keep a pulse on the job market. Secondly, you may come across a role that is offering a better deal than what you are currently getting. The bottom line is that getting multiple Js takes time and effort.
• If you are starting out in OE understand that the process for getting more than one J is exactly the same as getting J1. You just don't quit the other jobs when you get the next one.
• In terms of CV, learn how to Frankenstein it. What this means is if, for whatever reason, you do not want to put a certain J on your CV, lift the experience gained from the omitted J/Js and stick it under another J that is on your CV. My J1 is not currently on my CV because I plan to stay there for a long time. When it comes to applying for other Js, I leave J1 off my CV and include the experience I have gained from J1 within other Js that are on my CV. References do not include a breakdown of your responsibilities, so you can easily get away with this.
• There is NO BENEFIT to telling an employer you are OE, even if they are "okay with it." I have seen top performers get the sack because the managers knew they had work elsewhere. Remember rule number 1.
• Consider applying to hybrid roles. This is controversial within OE circles, but I have personally had great success in applying to roles that are hybrid and eventually either turning them remote or finding a private office I can work from when I need to be in the office. There is a lot less competition for hybrid roles and once you are in the role it may be possible to do the bait and switch. What is the bait and switch? Bait and switch is when you apply for a hybrid role, start the role, and then inform the company that your circumstances have changed so you can no longer go into the office. Is this risky? Yes. But I have found that companies are willing to work with you because they are too invested in your hire. Going back out to recruitment is time consuming and expensive, so companies are more likely to want to make it work.
• If you are currently OE, make sure you take the time to truly have a break from all your Js because burnout is real and can creep up on you fast.
• Part-time roles can be very good for OE because the expectations are a lot lower than a full-time employee in terms of availability.
• ChatGPT is a great tool for writing CVs and cover letters, but please make sure you rewrite it so it sounds like you. Having worked in recruitment, it is really, really obvious when someone has copy and pasted from ChatGPT and those applications are sent straight to the bin.
• Don't overthink OE. If you have an ounce of common sense you will be able to figure it out as you go along.
• Delete or hibernate LinkedIn.
• Diversifying your industries is a great way to find more roles for OE and give you plausible deniability should you get caught. For example, if you are a PA working in healthcare, there is nothing stopping you from being a PA in tech. You do not have to stay within the same industry to OE. If you are a software engineer for a FAANG, you can also be a software engineer for a non-profit.

And that's it for now! I will edit my post if any more tips come back to me.
Keep calm and OE on, Queens!

Let me preface this by saying I am enjoying the DLC, I love Malakai’s adventures and the new units. The skill trees on dwarf characters are great too.
I’ve played nearly 3k hours on the franchise with prolly about 60% of that being playing as dwarfs, they’re just my comfort campaign.
The new update has brought along some already discussed issues and here’s my insight as a Very hard/Legendary player.

1. The new tech tree; I think it lacks any meaningful value in the first 30 turns or so, the previous dwarf tech tree allowed you to gain growth, improved commandments, public order and improved relations with humans and dwarfs within the first 20 turns.

Now those same bonuses take around 40-50 turns at which point the early game challenge spike has subsided and the bonuses are not as impactful. - I like a lot of the new techs, I just wish the first tier economy/infrastructure had more value.
On Legendary public order is very difficult in the early stages, particularly with the challenges surrounding the grudge system and the attainability of turn 10 boons.

1. Grudge system, as people have discussed a lot already some of the numerical values need tweaking, I also strongly agree that it should be an optional turn on feature to deliver the reckoning when you’re damn well good and ready (as is the Dawi way, no point doing a job unless it’s done well)

Perhaps leaning on Hellebron’s blood night where she gains growing debuffs the longer it goes without a blood night being held. The dawi demand a reckoning eventually.
The result, you’re forced to be hyper aggressive and go wide, you’ll struggle to maintain public order and defenses in conquered territory demanding a second army which will put your econ into the negative and in most dwarf campaigns I’ve tried thus far my economy has survived purely on battle income and sacking if necessary
The cadence and playstyle is uncomfortably quick and there’s no moment of respite or consolidation, your main army will stray far from recruitment hubs and you’ll rely on grudge settler units and regiments of renown
Again, I have had fun. It’s just not quite what I was hoping for ultimately. I’m optimistic 5.01 or 5.1 or whatever it is will likely address some of these changes
Please share your thoughts and experiences and let’s have a polite and civil discussion about this game we are all so passionate about

I recently was sent an interview for a GS-14 technical IT job. There were two listings one for vets and another to the public. I was referred for one. Would that interview count for both since they are identical with the same hiring manager?
The listings had 6 and 7 applicants. I assume not all were qualified but I was referred for both. I’m hoping this increases my odds coming in from state government. What are your thoughts?

I got into a work accident back in August. Was hit in the head with a large crate. Its left me with a seizure disorder were I have 8-24 seizures a day. My wife and I had also just finished film school. Before this I had 12 projects under my belt and was looking for more. I can’t seem to get any work in the industry now so I defaulted to my other, more full time job. I know 8-24 seizures sounds like a lot but it’s manageable when it comes to holding down a job. The problem is I had to sue the company I currently work for to get proper compensation, so I will have to resign from there with my settlement in a week. I’ve been through 15 job interviews that have not worked out strangely after mentioning I have seizures. They chose other applicants. I’ve done at least 55 plus applications. I just got turned down for two other jobs just a few mins ago, in a field were I have 7 years of experience. The last time something like this happened was before my accident. No seizures or anything like that. I filled out multiple applications, went through only 2 interviews and was employed within a week. Right now I feel totally lost. My world looks like its upside down and I have no idea what to do. I know this is reddit but does anyone have any suggestions? Advice? Anything?

I am searching for a new job and also talk to a few recruiters in my field, through email and Linkedin.
A few weeks ago I applied for a role directly and I have a scheduled interview for it. A recruiter then contacted me and sent me the same role, asking if I would be interested.
How do I approach this? If I tell the recruiter the truth, can they sabotage my application? If I'm successful they won't be getting a commission, compared to if a candidate they referred gets the job.
Also, do I tell anything to the company?

Got Layoff while waiting for next interview
I submitted a job application and got an interview set up for 2 month down the road. At the time of submitting the application, I was employed.
Unfortunately, while I was waiting for the interview, I lost my job.
Question is…should I inform the company that I am interviewing that I lost my job and want to update my resume? Or to reveal it on the date of interview?

I am searching for a new job and also talk to a few recruiters in my field, through email and Linkedin.
A few weeks ago I applied for a role directly and I have a scheduled interview for it. A recruiter then contacted me and sent me the same role, asking if I would be interested.
How do I approach this? If I tell the recruiter the truth, can they sabotage my application? If I'm successful they won't be getting a commission, compared to if a candidate they referred gets the job.
Also, do I tell anything to the company?