Being unemployed sucks

United States
July 3, 2025 3:09pm CST
The feeling of not getting an email or call for an interview, or when you do get an interview, you dont hear good news. Its really disheartening. Anyone have any advice for someone in a job hunt?
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (79154)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jul
Patience and persistence. Don't give up, keep trying. You'll get there eventually.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (105479)
• United States
9 Jul
Just be patient. It's all you can do. And when you get the new job, make sure you put away at least 6 months worth of income into an emergency fund if you haven't done that before this period of unemployment. And beyond that, best of luck to you.
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Primo
@programmerprimo (174)
• United States
9 Jul
appreciate it and good advice
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (105479)
• United States
9 Jul
@programmerprimo The key here is that everyone will be unemployed from time to time, so having an emergency fund really helps to replace the lost income. If one can get unemployment benefits, it just gives you more time before you have to hit the emergency fund. Doesn't help you get employed now, or even your current situation. But as most things are, life is full of lessons, and the next time it happens you will simply be better prepared the next time...and there WILL be a next time.
DE
@DaddyEvil (157112)
• United States
3 Jul
Just keep plugging away at it. You're a good fit for some company. Good luck!
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Primo
@programmerprimo (174)
• United States
3 Jul
thanks
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DE
@DaddyEvil (157112)
• United States
3 Jul
@programmerprimo You're welcome.
rakski
@rakski (146441)
• Philippines
3 Jul
Good luck! I'm sure you will find a good one soon. Just keep it going.
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Honey143
@sw8sincere (6030)
• Philippines
4 Jul
It’s tough.. really tough.. but you’re not alone. Try Networking. reach out to contacts or even cold-message on LinkedIn. Don’t let rejections define your worth. The right fit is still out there. Keep going.
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Jimlos Tatooth
@Ineeddentures (13314)
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3 Jul
Maybe widen your job search By that I mean taking any job at all Because it is easier to get another job when you are in work Than get a job whilst unemployed If it was me, I'd be looking at the likes of McDonalds. Lots of hours Decent money. How much money do you get for unemployment
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Primo
@programmerprimo (174)
• United States
3 Jul
thanks for the advice. sadly not enough to really live on. i get bills paid but not much more than that
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Jimlos Tatooth
@Ineeddentures (13314)
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3 Jul
@programmerprimo Then go and take the first full time job you can get . Because the longer you are unemployed, the harder it is to get work.
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