Obviously I've been hitting up LinkedIn, Indeed, and all that for remote jobs that fit my tech background. Also have been trying to get into nonprofit work as thats much more my speed, but here we are.

I've got about a month of unemployment left, and since getting let go in September, I've only had 3 interviews.

A few Hexbears have pointed me to this site for remote work:

https://www.dataannotation.tech/

But unfortunately, over a week after setting up my profile there, no work has been kicked my way.

Anything similar out there I can use to help myself out here?

Thanks comrades 07

  • Sebrof [comrade/them, he/him]
    ·
    7 months ago

    I'm real sorry you're going through this. I wish I had something definitive to give you to help, but I've been through this with the tech sector (I don't know the specifics of your background) and was unemployed for 9 months. Ran out of unemployment, but still had health insurance from the state. It had a real strain on my relationship and most aspects of life (made it near impossible to enjoy or utilize the extra free time). I eventually found a job, but it required a pay cut, a downgrade in position, and a move halfway across the country. Capital is disciplining :(

    Apply for jobs like it's your job. Practice interview questions. Reach out to your network, even if it's just friends, or "colleagues" you haven't spoken to in a while. My wife helped a lot with job applications and interview practice.

    I'm likely preaching to the choir and I'm sorry I'm coming across this way. I just feel your pain :(

    It does get better, I didn't feel like it ever would, bur eventually something can work out. We have a mutual aid channel (I believe - others may need to give details) in case you ever need help.