Have you seen what it’s like out there? No, you didn’t click on the wrong article. I’m not talking about the dating pool, although it’s admittedly pretty rough out there too. I’m talking about the absolute dumpster fire that is the job market at the moment. Anyone who’s currently unemployed knows how harrowing it is—and honestly, anyone with a job knows the fear of losing it and having to wade back out there.
The indignity of it all—from outrageous experience requirements and awkward video introductions to endless interview rounds and baffling rejection emails (or just straight-up ghosting)—can make the whole process feel downright dystopian. But rest assured, if you’re currently in the throes of a “résumé gap,” you’re not alone. Plenty of people have found themselves in Recruiting Hell—in fact, there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to sharing their experiences. Here are some of their most painfully relatable and infuriating posts.
