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Please give me tips to survive this job hunt!

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Terribleluck · 08/11/2021 18:05

I haven't even looking for so long (this is the start of my sixth week). The problem is... I'm a very impatient person. So for example, I had two interviews last week. One promised to get back to me today (nothing today I'm afraid), the other one no real timeframe, but I know they're trying to move quickly. Anywho... Today I had absolutely no energy. Yes, I think I'm coming down with a cold, but I just feel completely flat. Also just thinking that I have to pass 3-4 stages of further interviews is something that fills me with uncertainty. (And just thinking about it makes me tired!) The whole interview process is exhausting, trying to explain myself for the millionth time, the uncertainty, waiting for email/call etc...

So any tips to make this more bearable?

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allfurcoatnoknickers · 08/11/2021 18:14

No suggestions, just solidarity. I've got a job, but I've been hunting for 6 months for a new role and it's SO stressful. I wish I knew how to not let it get to me...

Terribleluck · 08/11/2021 18:19

Thanks @allfur! IME when you're job hunting while also working is not only stressful, but very tiring as looking for a job is almost a job in itself. (Plus the added stress of wondering if your current employers figure it out before you have an offer). I feel like the main difference is that if you're employed you can play "hard-ball" with salary negotiations, that's it!

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