Quick update:
I had an interview with a company today and a big one on Thursday. Its for a Director of Sales role and would be a nice jump for me career wise. I have an incredible support group with my friends and church, which really helps.

I'm staying positive, enjoying the extra time with kids, continuing to work referrals. I haven't done much cold applying.

It's funny how I seem to "work" more trying to find a new job vs. actually working one.

Keep me in your prayers if you can, it really does help and I can see God orchestrating things already even though nothing is happening yet.

For a bonus, CMP delivered my 1918 Eddystone M1917 after months. Its a beautiful example. Bad timing given no job but luckily I had saved for it.

At first, I thought this was a couple of years old thread but saw it was only in Feb this year. You have my prayers for an abundant blessing.

The "work" at finding a job seems greater because you are focused on a the one goal (landing "a" position) while your efforts are "scattered" on multiple fronts.

It's a battle to win a war.

And it's the reason people say it's easier to find a position when you have a position, because at that point, you are likely already "holding good ground" and only looking to gain an advantage on the field, and likely less stressful.

You have my best wishes and prayer that you find a good place, soon.

All of that is compounded when your the breadwinner/leader of the tribe.

I wish I could provide a better update but this has been the most brutal market I've ever experienced, including graduation in late 2007 and trying to find a job during the crash of 2008. The way my previous employer did my severance, they rolled in my bonus due which was supposed to be separate, robbing me of 7 weeks of unemployment I should have been able to claim. I just got to start claiming it.

Over 4 months unemployed, 35+ interviews, 3 final rounds, and 0 job offers so far.

I have one that is a great fit but will take another 2-3 weeks to present an offer that would be acceptable. I also have an interview with the CEO/COO for another company that's a great fit but those are the only real opportunities I have.

I've done EVERYTHING suggested from a million different coaches. I spent 2-3 weeks on resume, building STAR stories, heavy networking, exhausted 11 referrals, interviewed way too much to get back in the swing, and I have very little to show for it.

I got my NC Life and Accident/Health Insurance license and have a provisional contract with NY Life. I am not interested in the life part as much as the path to see if I would like to pivot in financial advising. I've done this for a few years for family/friends for free and enjoy it.

I started doing side work to have some kind of income. Gazebo and pergola construction in the hottest June I remember, lol. It pays decent and is flexible although its hard work.

I never that I would be reduced to manual labor and crappy jobs at 40, but here I am. God has a plan and he's definitely using this time to stretch me pretty hard but I've recognized that. The upside is that my family is in Taiwan all summer, so some of the stress is gone in that respect. I ran out of insurance this month so I had to sign up for Medicaid. I'm draining savings but still able to maintain my household so yay for that.

I'm not really sure what the point of my rambling is except to give an update. I know of the flip side, it should make for a great story/lesson but still sucks right now.

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Hopefully things will work out well for you!

Very stressful for you, I know, but EVERY time that I’ve been laid off my new job was better than the last.

When I retired at age 70 I was delighted to politely tell my employer that his services were no longer needed.

Hang in there. You certainly have my prayers over this!

^^^^^^^

Shock waves will continue due to those in charge of wrecking our economy amongst a lot of other things.

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Originally posted by calugo:
Every time and I mean every time I lost a job God blessed me with a better job. Better job, with better pay, better benefits and better working conditions. God will also do the same for you as long as you trust Him, have faith in Him and believe in His Son Jesus Christ. Praying for you to be blessed and for this negative experience to become a positive experience.

Same experience here. It’s a chance to upgrade your situation.

Seriously, just an encouragement: every no or ignore that you get, gets you one step closer to that yes you want. And you know this being in sales.

In 2008, I knew a vice president of a bank. Got laid off. and he worked at a 7-11 for a while until he got back into his career. There's nothing embarrassing about working any honest job.

Yes, I believe in no time you're gonna be saying, holy shit, you won't believe the opportunity I was just offered!

It's coming!

When I stepped away from my full-time employment (Active Duty Military), it was 5 years before I had full time permanent employment again. After 2 years of interviewing, making it to final selections and not getting chosen (usually in the top 3), I started my own company. I had to, I was homeless and helping myself was the only solution.

The company that hired me, had hired my company to do some contract work and after a few short 1-2 week contracts offered me a position as an employee. Even then, it was a small company who made it clear I had been the last hired and would be the first fired for 2 years. At one point on a Thursday at the end of the day I was told they didn't have anymore work for me until I had a higher license. Luckily I was able to attain that license in about a week's time.

When we moved back to Alaska I started the process all over again. Nothing was successful or paid enough to make the most basic of ends meet. Most everywhere wanted me to donate my time, or missionary aviation organizations required that I gather my own donations and then turn over half to them to be able to work with them. When my wife lost her job, we started our own company again.

I finally settled that I'm just unemployable. I'm constantly stressed owning the company, and as a family all of our eggs are in one basket of a volatile industry. It sucks. But life is like that. We work hard, treat people right, and refuse to compromise our ethics. Something that doesn't make you friends in the real estate world...

My advice from a broken old grumpy veteran...make your own way while you keep looking.

Thank you for the encouragement! I really need it.

The interview that I was supposed to get this week is now on hold. They are modifying the job description, I praying they don't cut the pay. Just can't catch a break.

After getting dicked around by two companies, I FINALLY SIGNED AN OFFER!!!!

It was a 1 month process from recruiter call to offer. Almost 6 months and I'm happy to report that I'm making more than I did in my old job and with much better people. Super excited to work!!! Thank you for the prayers, advice, and concern, you guys rock!

A hearty congratulations.

As you probably know, He will provide.
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Congratulations!

Congratulations. Really good to hear of you success.

Congrats!

Congratulations!

Congratulations SIG4EVA!!!

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Originally posted by SIG4EVA:...I'm happy to report that I'm making more than I did in my old job and with much better people....

Outstanding!

Yep! Gotta have faith in yer faith!

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:
...every no or ignore that you get, gets you one step closer to that yes you want....