Unable to get a job almost out of money
I got laid off six months ago and I have been unable to secure a job.
I have about 3.5 years of experience in acquisitions and asset management. However I bounced around a few firms which probably looks bad to interviewers.
Next week is my last week on unemployment. After that I have about a month until I am completely out of money and will be sleeping in my car. I’ve been interviewing for other industries as well but no one wants to hire rn.
Any advice on what I should do.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some actionable steps you can take:
Budgeting and Emergency Fund:
Health Insurance:
Job Search Strategy:
Mental Health and Perspective:
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Government Assistance:
By following these steps, you can better manage your current situation and improve your chances of securing a job soon. Good luck!
Sources: Looking for Perspectives on Unemployment, Navigating the Unemployment Terrain, Navigating the Unemployment Terrain, How to deal with a recession career-wise? A few lessons learned during the previous GFC, Unemployed and living in parents' basement, losing hope
You've been in the industry for over 3.5 years, have you reached out to your former colleagues?
Yes and networking has not been very helpful.
Construction laborer?
I’m applying to laborer jobs and warehouse jobs. Fingers crossed I get something.
If you have a little money put away or you can borrow, or sell your current ride and then buy something else, I'd consider finding a not too old used Model 3 and Uber doing during peak hours, and then rest of the day working on skills / job placement / gym.
I've heard of ppl making sometimes (net) somewhere in the range of $8k - 10k per mo (I'm in SoCal - and hours and will vary from month to month), not sure what part of the country you are if this might be an option, obv EV little cost to operate compared to ICE vehicle for constant driving.
I used to DoorDash during my last period of unemployment. Unfortunately my car is extremely beat up so it’s worth nothing. I can’t afford to buy a new one.
I’m in la so I could definitely see this as an option. Are they really making that much? I will def consider doing that and maybe just see about getting something used.
You cut costs by a lot if you have an EV that you can use, maybe even a older Model S. The one guy I knew would tell me he does $8k-$10k per month had a Model 3 and would work usually 10-12 hrs per day. Not sure how much of that is him inflating earnings, however I've heard of a lot of ppl doing Uber who say they gross like $4k-$6k on an 8 hr schedule (six days per week), therefore if let's say on a good day you can gross $250 in a day on an 8 hr shift, and then increase that on days you might put in a few extra hrs. I'm thinking landing at the $5k to $6k mark may be doable monthly and then on some days seeing the rates being more favorable put in an extra hr or two while maintaining time for placement and errands and the like.
Maybe you should think about picking up some temp work or short-term gigs to get by while you’re still job hunting. It might mean stepping out of your usual field for a bit, but it can help keep things moving.
A while back, I was in a tough spot too, and I ended up looking into other kinds of management roles. One that caught my eye was working as a vet office manager. If you’re good at staying organized and don’t mind dealing with people, it could be worth looking into. I found this site, https://www.veterinaryschoolsu.com/vet-office-manager/, that explains what’s involved and how to get started. It’s a solid way to pick up skills that can lead to steady work.
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