@whollyedua: some reflections on 16 months of unemployment #unemployment #laidoff #rebuilding

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Wednesday 24 June 2026 04:51:49 GMT
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cassandraatl
Cassandra Guy767 :
5 interviews for 1 job. Got down to finals and ghosted
2026-09-02 01:28:43
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blck.lllll
blck.lllll :
Four interviews for one job is diabolical
2026-06-24 05:57:01
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thebootywarrior59
elsantrodomingez :
Been unemployed since Dec ‘23. Thousands of apps. Just landed a role with 120k base salary + bonus, starting next month. And funny as it sounds…after all this time, im barely even happy about it. I think something in my dopamine receptors broke along the way lol. I was 25 when I got laid off (for the second time), and am 28 now. Just feel like I lost a lot of time. But I hope we can all hit our stride eventually
2026-06-25 18:46:05
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natashaelevateme
Natasha Elevate Me :
I was close to 9 years growing my career and thought I would be with the company until retirement. I have been unemployed since June. Had one interview out of some many applications. Now I feel like I’m starting at 36 but this time with 2 children. Keeping the faith and learning as I grow through this transition. Everything is working out for our highest good. 🙏
2026-09-01 04:04:41
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dextercooke1
DexOnKeys :
I was unemployed for 13 months. I just got hired last week. It was CRAZY. I’ve learned if you never give up you will land somewhere. I wish you the best of luck!!
2026-06-24 15:53:48
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shavedheadguy79
Shavedheadguy79 :
This is probably the worst job market in the last 30-40 years
2026-06-24 06:06:53
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nikclow
Nikkie :
In a world a of a million no’s… remember that you only need one yes. Your job is coming. We are in trying times it’s not you… they really are trying their best not hire us.
2026-06-24 16:57:09
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enigmayear25
Nandi. :
36 Months. I have an MBA😊life is peachy lmao,
2026-06-24 17:31:16
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p.o.v.noirinkorea
p.o.v.noirinkorea :
I’m borderline depressed. I apply to hundreds of jobs and I’m lucky to get a rejection letter let alone an interview. God help us going through this
2026-06-25 03:48:09
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hitmeonmybeeper1
Stop drop cinnamon roll :
The jobs market does not understand pivoting at all right now
2026-06-24 13:45:48
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katerinlksa
Ekaterina :
I wan unemployed for 4 (!!!!!!) YEARS. Ask your questions ✨
2026-06-26 16:54:48
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_lizav1
_lizav1 :
Coming to this late, but 100% relate. Been unemployed since June 2025 because of fallout from usaid being eliminated. It’s so incredibly hard and lonely, and no matter how much the people in your life love and care about you, they can’t truly understand what it’s like and that makes things increasingly isolating as time goes on, I think. I’ve been through multiple interview processes where I did 3-4 interviews and some sort of assignment, only to be rejected and/or ghosted. I might have to move home at 34 at the end of this year if something doesn’t change. Don’t know what else to say at this point but I think it can be helpful emotionally to know you’re not alone, even from internet strangers, and so sorry to everyone else who is going through this ❤️
2026-08-07 18:33:43
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ro_botanicalbestie
Ro | BotanicalBestie🌱 :
Don’t feel embarrassed or like you’ve failed, it’s absolutely ridiculous out here
2026-06-24 05:20:57
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positivity_only63
positivity_only :
God has a plan!
2026-06-24 05:16:09
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lillyyy.u
🌸🌷🎀🧸 :
i was unemployed 27 months before landing my DREAM role. keeping you in my prayers love, something great is coming your way!
2026-08-11 10:50:55
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itbekennnny
ItBeKennny 💋 :
It’s been a year for me. I need to be medicated atp
2026-06-24 10:42:24
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scttshlad6
scttshlad :
Search better 16 months. That’s crazy
2026-06-24 15:44:37
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momohart7
MomoHart :
same I am tired of being broke 😭
2026-06-24 14:22:03
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emekafit
Emeka Nwosu :
Felt this man. The sun will rise again
2026-08-11 23:25:03
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winstonsmom9920
Not Your Business :
I just hit 24 months, girl. I see you.
2026-06-24 07:20:41
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cmarts___
CLM | Scentfluencer. :
19 months next month. And I think I have LOST MY MARBLES. So many things have added to my annoyance - the things people say, feeling like I failed, how much I’ve not been able to do during this time.
2026-06-24 08:36:49
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xoxoshahirah
shahirah :
I was unemployed for 14 months and just last week I had someone said yes to me. I feel you girl. The anxiety and self-doubt you feel every single day is hard. Hopefully you get good news soon!!! ✨
2026-06-25 07:28:12
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st.lopess
st.pezz 🫜 :
going on a full year unemployed. I had to get medicated. finding purpose again has been so difficult
2026-06-24 14:44:57
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kaykay.crypto12234
kaykay.12367 :
Qualifications experience no longer matter in this market it’s who you know people are hiring family members, friends and so on
2026-08-11 22:27:06
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sahareljack
سحر :
I really needed to hear this. I’ve been unemployed for almost a year, and I’m starting to lose faith. I’ve been struggling with a depressive mood, constantly wondering how I ended up here. I’ve always been a hard worker. I earned my PhD, completed many professional courses, and I’ve always been good at what I do. Because of the war, I had to leave my country, and I was fortunate to get a short-term contract. Unfortunately, when the project ended, I found myself completely lost My mental health has been badly affected, and there are days when I can barely leave the house. I’m trying to keep going, but it’s been incredibly difficult
2026-07-09 16:59:15
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