Applying for jobs is so much worse than working

[optimisticzoomer]

I actually quite liked my job
I like being alone at home, but after experiencing both sides, I’d rather be working, at least part time.

Applying for jobs is so draining tho. I only really apply to fast-apply ones on indeed, or ones where u just enter basic info and upload CV. Occasionally I might ChatGPT a cover letter. Having to read job descriptions where it’s basically like “do you live and breathe customer service? Will you sacrifice your life for our company for near minimum wage? We want you!” is just demoralising.

Realistically tho, even most of the “good jobs” barely pay much more than the jobs that require 0 effort or qualifications (partly because minimum wage has risen), which is one reason even shitty retail etc jobs are hard to get now, as qualified people don’t mind taking them over more “professional” jobs.

I also applied for job seekers allowance, but haven’t heard back yet, even tho I’m supposed to have. Perhaps it’s cos I’m still employed (but without any work) so they might think I’m working. Though you can still get JSA if you work less than 16 hours a week. I was working 40 hours a week until I got removed from my post, so maybe they don’t know. Anyway, JSA sucks too. You get £75 a week and have to prove (emails etc) that you looked for jobs for like 30+ hours a week, then have to attend meetings every other week and take whatever shitty job is offered to you (care worker etc) or you stop getting payments

 

[fraudislaw]

DNR but i agree
so fucking hard finding a job like nigga do you want me to work for you or no??

 

[mohito]

This better be copypasta

 

[optimisticzoomer]

This better be copypasta

 

[Clqs]

Ever planning on doing something based on your uni degree?

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Ever planning on doing something based on your uni degree?

Impossible
1. Because bachelors degrees have become increasingly worthless, and everyone has them now
2. A lot of competition in my field
3. All decent science jobs require at least a masters degree. You have people with PhDs taking jobs for near minimum wage because it’s work everyone wants to do. If you have a bachelors, you might get a lab tech role if you’re lucky, and they’re mostly dead end

 

[Imaloser7754]

Impossible
1. Because bachelors degrees have become increasingly worthless, and everyone has them now
2. A lot of competition in my field
3. All decent science jobs require at least a masters degree. You have people with PhDs taking jobs for near minimum wage because it’s work everyone wants to do. If you have a bachelors, you might get a lab tech role if you’re lucky, and they’re mostly dead end

What do you study

 

[Chadeep]

Bro weren't you working as Security or some shit. You're safer than 99% of wage cuck normies in terms of not losing a job

 

[optimisticzoomer]

What do you study

I studied marine biology and graduated two years ago

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Bro weren't you working as Security or some shit. You're safer than 99% of wage cuck normies in terms of not losing a job

I got removed by the client for putting a blu tack dick on a poster in our workspace

I’m still with the company but they haven’t found me a practical job so I haven’t worked in 7 weeks

 

[Node]

This is what you get when you think your a Chinese gook monk living on the skirts of hongkong

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Chinese gook monk living on the skirts of hongkong

Ideal

 

[Node]

Ideal

You say that but when you reincarnate into a 5’6 body with yellow skin and no hair follicles.. you’ll think differently.

 

[kimorishi]

fucking minimum wage jobs asking teenagers to have 2 years of experience with proof jfl

 

[optimisticzoomer]

You say that but when you reincarnate into a 5’6 body with yellow skin and no hair follicles.. you’ll think differently.

This is ideal then

 

[Node]

This is ideal then
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You’ll look like @Jason Voorhees more than that

 

[optimisticzoomer]

You’ll look like @Jason Voorhees more than that

M’lady

 

[Node]

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M’lady

 

[brutalpill1]

Job searching is a humiliation ritual in 2026

 

[Luquier]

I actually quite liked my job
I like being alone at home, but after experiencing both sides, I’d rather be working, at least part time.

Applying for jobs is so draining tho. I only really apply to fast-apply ones on indeed, or ones where u just enter basic info and upload CV. Occasionally I might ChatGPT a cover letter. Having to read job descriptions where it’s basically like “do you live and breathe customer service? Will you sacrifice your life for our company for near minimum wage? We want you!” is just demoralising.

Realistically tho, even most of the “good jobs” barely pay much more than the jobs that require 0 effort or qualifications (partly because minimum wage has risen), which is one reason even shitty retail etc jobs are hard to get now, as qualified people don’t mind taking them over more “professional” jobs.

I also applied for job seekers allowance, but haven’t heard back yet, even tho I’m supposed to have. Perhaps it’s cos I’m still employed (but without any work) so they might think I’m working. Though you can still get JSA if you work less than 16 hours a week. I was working 40 hours a week until I got removed from my post, so maybe they don’t know. Anyway, JSA sucks too. You get £75 a week and have to prove (emails etc) that you looked for jobs for like 30+ hours a week, then have to attend meetings every other week and take whatever shitty job is offered to you (care worker etc) or you stop getting payments

Trust me jobhunting is a full time job

 

[Luquier]

@optimisticzoomer remembers the struggle now

No more laughing at and chastising NEETs from comfort of his cushy security guard job

 

[optimisticzoomer]

@optimisticzoomer remembers the struggle now

No more laughing at and chastising NEETs from comfort of his cushy security guard job

You weren’t even applying when I was doing that. You were just making excuses