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I'll be homeless soon: This life is sacrificed to a stranger's bottom line. I've seen the light.
Brian_Bo
Posts: 48
Despite 20+ years in the same career, I can no longer find a job, and I could end up homeless by August 1. I was downsized in February 2023. I've applied to thousands of jobs, both local and remote, and outside my industry.
My lease in Chicago expires on August 1. I need to give 60 days' notice, which is June 1. I am working a tiny contract consulting job (8 hours a month) to help a company develop a new product related to hiring. Besides that, I drive seven days a week for Uber/Lyft and haven't had a day off in many months. Gig driving doesn't count towards employment verification.
I can't renew my lease because I am house-poor (I'm currently late with May rent and won't have it for another ten days) and need to move somewhere cheaper. So, there is a real chance of being homeless by Aug 1.
I no longer know what to do. What have I done for 20+ years? Hiring/Recruiting/Sourcing in Talent Acquisition with a side of HR and some integration/functional consulting around ATS rollouts.
Recently, I spent 11 weeks going through a
hiring process, only to be told in the final steps that the company was
passing on me due to concerns that my length of unemployment would make
me 'desperate' for a job.
Of course, I'm eager to return to my career after investing 20 years in my field. Being out of work for an extended period is incredibly challenging, and I've had to drive for Uber and Lyft 12 hours a day, seven days a week, to make ends meet, but it is not enough. I haven't had a day off in many months. It's disheartening to be rejected based on an assumption of desperation, especially when it's not a criterion you'll find listed in job descriptions.
My situation could be viewed more positively - as a strong motivation to succeed when given an opportunity again. My unemployment length does not reflect my skills, experience, or work ethic. I am ready and willing to bring my full talents and dedication to a new role.
If you are hiring or know of any opportunities that might be a good fit, please reach out. I am available to work as soon as possible, based out of Chicago, and open to in-person or remote positions. I am open to relocation. I have a vast amount of experience that is directly transferable to other areas outside hiring and HR.
Thank you for reading and for any support or leads you can offer. I know I have much to contribute, and I look forward to the chance to prove myself in a new position.
Of course, I'm eager to return to my career after investing 20 years in my field. Being out of work for an extended period is incredibly challenging, and I've had to drive for Uber and Lyft 12 hours a day, seven days a week, to make ends meet, but it is not enough. I haven't had a day off in many months. It's disheartening to be rejected based on an assumption of desperation, especially when it's not a criterion you'll find listed in job descriptions.
My situation could be viewed more positively - as a strong motivation to succeed when given an opportunity again. My unemployment length does not reflect my skills, experience, or work ethic. I am ready and willing to bring my full talents and dedication to a new role.
If you are hiring or know of any opportunities that might be a good fit, please reach out. I am available to work as soon as possible, based out of Chicago, and open to in-person or remote positions. I am open to relocation. I have a vast amount of experience that is directly transferable to other areas outside hiring and HR.
Thank you for reading and for any support or leads you can offer. I know I have much to contribute, and I look forward to the chance to prove myself in a new position.
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Take care of yourself
Love to all
You said you worked for recruiters before. Have recruiters not been able to help you find anything?