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

  • hexaflexagonbear [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
    8·
    7 months ago

    Actually crazy getting laid off doesn’t give you at least a year of benefits. Is there a non-unemployment benefit you can qualify for once it runs out? I think usually you need to have drained your savings first, and the process can be pretty invasive reporting wise, but it’s something.

  • TheSpectreOfGay [he/him, she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
    6·
    7 months ago

    I did the data annotation assessment like, 4 months ago and never got anything, and im like 90% sure i did it all correctly cos it was pretty easy. so yea def wouldn’t hold my breath on that one ><

    good luck comrade, i have no advice but will also be stalking this thread due to being in a similar situation

  • Sebrof [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
    5·
    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.