I debated for a long time whether to put the green "Open to Work" banner on my profile after my layoff. Some career coaches say it reeks of desperation; others say it’s the only way to beat the algorithm. I eventually added it because pride doesn't pay the bills. But it does feel like wearing a scarlet letter. Do you think the green banner helps you get found, or does it signal "distressed asset" to hiring managers?
I got an offer which gave me barely a day to make a decision and no negotiation . So i have to accept it although its a long commute, yes, 3 hours round trip. I was also interviewing a job that is near home to the final round but i have to withdraw due to the limited time frame to accept the other offer. Now i am re-assessing the long term fit considering the WLB, should i reconnect the one near home to continue the process if its still available and they are willing to do so?
I got put on a Performance Improvement Plan at work today. I’ve been at this place almost 9 months and this is my first job in the field after college. I was feeling okay about it but I just had a friend on discord message me saying that this is a sign I’m about to be fired and this is them recording my mistakes. Is she right? Is this a bad sign?
I find the fact we need to feel guilty about wanting to afford to eat utterly absurd and wish this culture would die.
Nah doesn’t make you look desperate. Just try it out if it affects you in anyway negative psychology than take it off. Just keep applying you will get something!