I got laid off from a corporate job I absolutely hated. It was one of those places that never gives you the tools you need to succeed, but you're the first one to take the fall when things go wrong. Towards the end, my every move was under a microscope, which created a very toxic environment, especially since I could never get a straight answer or any real guidance from management. I was working my ass off to do a good job, but it was clear that no matter what I did, it would never be good enough for them.
After 11 months of this nonsense, they put me on a performance plan with some bogus goals that were basically things I was already doing. They gave me a choice: either take the PIP or a severance package. Honestly, I saw the writing on the wall and knew they wanted me out, so I took the money and left.
So now I've been unemployed since March. I've sent out about 85 applications and have only gotten 3 actual callbacks, one of which was because a friend referred me.
I'm losing my mind, endlessly scrolling through Indeed and LinkedIn, seeing the same few jobs reposted over and over. I've started applying for things I'm way overqualified for, or jobs with salaries that are unlivable here in SoCal. The whole thing is incredibly demoralizing and has completely shattered my self-confidence. I feel like no matter what I do, nothing is working out.
Seriously, how are you all navigating the job search these days? I feel completely lost.