The job market is STILL TRASH (it's not you) | 5 LIES that almost destroyed my career

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The job market is brutal right now, and it's not just you feeling the struggle.
In this video, I delve into the harsh realities of today's job landscape, drawing parallels to the dot-com boom era and sharing my personal journey navigating unemployment, career changes, and the mental health challenges that come with job hunting.
We'll challenge common misconceptions and lies you might believe as a job seeker, emphasizing the need for strategic job applications and personal growth. I'll share my experience with learning coding and breaking into the tech industry, advocating for self-care, continuous learning, and adaptability to overcome job market obstacles.
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QUESTION: What's something you believed about the job hunter that you found out later on was not completely true?
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Expect insights on optimizing your job search strategies, including utilizing AI like ChatGPT for job hunting, and some LinkedIn tips. We'll explore the collapse of the traditional 9-5, the notion that no job is safe from AI, and whether tech is still worth pursuing amidst industry layoffs and a shifting landscape.
Get ready to confront the tough questions: Why does it feel impossible to get a job right now? Is the job market truly trash or just evolving (and should we embrace it)? When will tech jobs come back? And how can you tap into the hidden job market or should we learn to thrive in the gig economy through freelancing?
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Timestamps:
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04:08 # 2
06:33 # 3
09:50 # 4
13:35 # 5
14:25 - Conclusion
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@Fillup82 21 күн бұрын

You know something is up when your entire algorithm is about how bad the job market is.

@tifftechtalks 21 күн бұрын

I don't know if I should laugh 😂 or cry 😭

@Fillup82 21 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks that’s how I feel on the daily 😆

@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart 19 күн бұрын

@@Fillup82the more you search and look at this stuff the more the algorithm feeds you. This is why people use incognito mode or use additional KZfaq accts.

@tyreerockets 15 күн бұрын

🎯🎯🎯 keep your heads up out there. We’re probably headed towards a UBI in the US.

@Fillup82 15 күн бұрын

@@tyreerockets UBI is actually gonna have to happen, there’s no way about it.

@mg-by7uu 15 күн бұрын

Theyre banding together to drive down salaries. Desperation leads to taking big pay cuts.

@EveningGoDs 15 күн бұрын

Working together like the car insurance companies raising prices

@JoesIceCreamCone 15 күн бұрын

I have been in tech for 18 years and I’m employed but underemployed and this is the worst it’s ever been.

@tifftechtalks 15 күн бұрын

And with companies laying ppl off it makes you wonder if you should accept a new job offer, just to get laid off a few months later .. last in first out.

@JoesIceCreamCone 15 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks very good point.

@MCLottotv 23 күн бұрын

I don't look for jobs I only accept those offers that come looking for me!

@tifftechtalks 23 күн бұрын

Go where you're wanted!

@MCLottotv 23 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks Exactly! I'm in my soft guy era too so you already know I'm turned up on 10. Job hunting is analogous to relationship seeking and in a relationship (specifically for a man) I need to know what the other side bringing to the table. It's only right and fair for both parties!

@crazydrifter13 21 күн бұрын

They don't come looking for us fresh graduates 😅

@tifftechtalks 21 күн бұрын

@crazydrifter13 it's hard to get your foot in the door, but I've seen some looking for new grads, should I do a video on jobs for new grads?

@crazydrifter13 21 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks yes please do a video for new grads too. The number of applicants are huge. Even experienced people are applying to entry level positions which is leaving new entrants high and dry.

@gregoryj5874 20 күн бұрын

the key to getting a job in this market is to know someone who is working where you want to. THEN, you bypass the filters(recruiters, hr, etc.,) and you'll streamlined the process. I'd whether work 6 months a year at only 3 -4 days a week and make $60k for myself, then work 60-70 hrs a week at $100k for someonelse, Plus when you're an employee, you're taxed way more than an entrepreneur.

@tifftechtalks 20 күн бұрын

Good point

@theselftransformedmind 21 күн бұрын

Love how chill, peaceful, and relaxed you are!

@tifftechtalks 21 күн бұрын

Thank you 😌

@ConstantBurningFire 19 күн бұрын

I second that. Not only that but you do it while keeping the content real.

@Talon97 22 күн бұрын

No background in tech, but ive been working retail for the past few years and let me tell you both my physical and mental health have taken a toll. Currently looking for a new job and I absolutely agree with what you said, the job market is absolute trash. I'm trying to remain optimistic but boy is it difficult...

@tifftechtalks 22 күн бұрын

Keep your head up! I came from retail so I get it! When you're going through it, it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe look at the public sector and /or civil service exams. I got more call backs with them, almost no ghosting.

@AshutoshMahala 22 күн бұрын

I like like your voice. It is very soothing. Even though the topic is so heavy. But listening you speak gives me motivation. Have been in job since sometime now, irritating part is I graduated in covid and then didn’t have a job and again now. I have tried few things but still failing. But thanks for the talk!

@aiardelean 22 күн бұрын

Is hard, so try to stay motivated. I'm going trough something similar and try to keep my mind busy by taking on some personal projects and learning new skills. I wish you the best of luck and hope you get a good job.

@tifftechtalks 22 күн бұрын

I'm sorry to hear your frustration, and I know it too well. Do you have public sector civil service options you can apply too? Even if it's not in your field of study, I found that I got more call backs from them because it's exam based and there's usually a fee, but I feel they respect the applicants better.

@tercial 12 күн бұрын

Yeah i feel demoralized like my past experience means nothing, now i. Searching for entry level roles and internships

@ericaleverson9430 22 күн бұрын

Yes! Coding will make you break a computer! I went from being a hairstylist to getting in tech and it took a looot of practice.

@tifftechtalks 22 күн бұрын

100% FACTS!

@rtlau-mk4di 18 күн бұрын

I'm learning to code now and studying CS in college. This stuff is hard.

@tifftechtalks 18 күн бұрын

KZfaq has a lot of great resources now more than ever before, hopefully it helps make studying less painful

@noobplayz6798 16 күн бұрын

All the chain brand chop shops killed the salon industry. It really did. I been licensed for 25yrs. There's not much money in salon

@ericaleverson9430 16 күн бұрын

@@noobplayz6798 Yep, that is why I got out.

@user-kn2uw1bu6x 21 күн бұрын

i work in tech 20 years, but being blocked by a large tech company now from getting paying job in my field in tech. They are criminals and i want nothing to do with them, i will work in another domain

@tifftechtalks 21 күн бұрын

Wow, that's messed up. Is it the non compete clause? I read that ruling is being overturned for reasons like you described. I hope things turn around for you 🙏🏾

@styledtothetop3579 21 күн бұрын

Is it AWS??? Just curious- I’ll delete once u respond.

@knightyknight5399 24 күн бұрын

I think it's all over the world. l live in the UK🇬🇧

@tifftechtalks 24 күн бұрын

Yes, I keep seeing people ask when the tech jobs coming back? but the REAL question is WHERE?!

@thunderking8925 16 күн бұрын

UK has many Indians. They are the reason.

@noobplayz6798 16 күн бұрын

It's not much lower you can feel when even McDonald's and burger king won't hire me. 3 degrees, cosmetology license, cna license, phlebotomy certificate etc. dollar tree and hospital housekeeping said they chose more qualified people than me. And booth rent is too high to make a dollar in the salon. It's like $300/week😥

@tifftechtalks 16 күн бұрын

I am seeing more "traveling" stylist now. What's degrees do you have, if you don't mind? If you have a cna can you go for your LPN or RN?

@AsiaJordan-nb7uh 11 күн бұрын

Yeah that's pretty bad. Happened to sister too. So crazy

@Invertmini1212 12 күн бұрын

I worked 6 years in Sales for a company... 6 promotions, top sales every year and this last month I was let go... I realized that you're just a cog in the company machine and no matter your skills and worth they will replace you if they're paying you too much. Huge wake up call... You either work for someone or you work for yourself... Ive decided to bet on myself and start my own business due to this.

@TheSnackAttackingSnorlax 11 күн бұрын

If you were the top salesman I seriously doubt you were let go. Companies don’t let go of their #1s , it just doesn’t happen. You make them the most money if your the best, why would they let you go? Because you cost too much?? Nahhh don’t matter if you’re #1!

@tifftechtalks 11 күн бұрын

I think this is why we see so many side hustles getting promoted. It's becoming a necessity to bet on yourself.

@therayman3 14 күн бұрын

Pretty dope video. I’ve witnessed everything you have said and it’s practically true. I’m an engineer and yes it’s true that I have a much better chance at landing a new opportunity than so many people, but even the engineering field is so up and down right now. I’ve had 3 different jobs already in 1 year. Now I’m just not putting much emphasis in this whole job economy anymore even though I still have so many recruiters contacting me and still interviewing on the side. I’ve come to realize that it is time to free myself from this matrix.

@tifftechtalks 14 күн бұрын

Maybe we need to advise the next gen to gain skills that lead to economic self-sufficiency, by not having to rely on an employer for 30-40 years, but to become a producer or creator.

@shadix365 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for not doom speaking about this stuff like everyone else.

@lostboi3974 18 күн бұрын

I'm 43 and haven't had a regular job for 6 years.

@tifftechtalks 18 күн бұрын

I see more and more ppl opting out of the tradition 9-5 paradigm

@jonathanbergh5763 17 күн бұрын

I’m 38 and i have been out of work for 10 months. I took the wrong job.

@tifftechtalks 17 күн бұрын

@jonathanbergh5763 I'm sorry to hear that. I've been hearing stories of ppl getting laid off only days or weeks into a new job.

@jonathanbergh5763 17 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks honestly I would of preferred that vs. the experience I went through, what’s frustrating is how challenging this market is

@WhatShouldMatter 19 күн бұрын

I stopped looking for jobs. I started an LLC with my digital marketing experience and I'm partnered with a few digital marketing companies and I'm trying to get a government contract and I'm also disabled... #jobscantaffordme Thanks for sharing your video. I just subscribed.

@tifftechtalks 19 күн бұрын

I'm glad you found an alternative that works for you. What you described will be a part of the new normal...people finding their own lane. The traditional 9-5 is failing us.

@sevinbamuels6560 19 күн бұрын

Digital marketing is slowing being taken over by AI. We have to start looking at the service sector. I started a pest control business, and a friend of mine started a moving company! If you think I’m Wrong about AI taking over digital marketing let me know; That’s what good at.

@davidcarp5935 18 күн бұрын

good luck!

@tifftechtalks 18 күн бұрын

AI will have a hand in everything digital. We still need services tho! Ppl need their garbage removed, ppl need movers, etc. best of luck

@jeannierobertson1210 21 күн бұрын

Cost more to look for job than staying home.

@tifftechtalks 21 күн бұрын

That's how you know it's bad out here

@noobplayz6798 16 күн бұрын

Facts

@davidcarp5935 18 күн бұрын

I thought about getting a crap job just for 'fun' and a little extra cash, but I guess it's not so fun/easy. Market is so bad, I only got a decent job from knowing someone/networking. Never had to go that route before.

@tifftechtalks 18 күн бұрын

If you're still looking for a side job, I've seen a few content creators here promoting part time remote jobs, it seems legit. I think networking is going to become essential now.

@tercial 12 күн бұрын

@tifftechtalks do you know the sites they mentioned about the remote part time roles?

@tifftechtalks 12 күн бұрын

Here's one of the videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sOBioKlj1sXMnIE.htmlsi=SA8dZDkP5J4Ca5cW

@tercial 12 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks thank you

@peter_knowz_lifting 22 күн бұрын

I’ve been getting interviews cancelled lately.

@aiardelean 22 күн бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that, must be hard.

@tifftechtalks 22 күн бұрын

Wow! I'm so sorry you have to go through that. Are you also applying to public sector jobs that usually require an exam? Like civil service, local government or transportation?

@peter_knowz_lifting 22 күн бұрын

I’m currently employed. I’m just looking for extra income.

@tifftechtalks 22 күн бұрын

@peter_knowz_lifting I understand. The one- job- to- retirement model is not working or can't work for so many ppl now.

@CrusaderGeneral 15 күн бұрын

thank you for identifying the items I am concerned about!. you are spot on

@benjaminthorp2208 15 күн бұрын

Relatable. And love the chill vibe of the video. Good luck to all the seekers.

@kierramalone4968 22 күн бұрын

Hey Tiff, great video, and thank you for presenting this information. I am interested in you doing a video about the boolean search. I have never heard of that method.

@tifftechtalks 22 күн бұрын

Thank you, I will work on putting something together on the topic

@EveningGoDs 15 күн бұрын

Nepotism on 1,000% due to resources shrinking

@vadergrd 12 күн бұрын

two problem , the reference rate and that law with amortization of a software developer expenditure ... AI is not replacing the It people at this rate . also it people in management overpromising the effects of AI to hype stocks ...

@sheldonhchambliss1385 14 күн бұрын

Nice video

@jeannierobertson1210 21 күн бұрын

I thought it was just bad in mi but I see other states horrible too.

@tifftechtalks 20 күн бұрын

Is it bad in the public sector, civil service or local govt? Any luck with fed govt usajobs website?

@MichaelHalsell 18 күн бұрын

You point out some important success strategies, skills adaptability and maintaining a growth mindset. Any books you recommend for career improvement?

@tifftechtalks 18 күн бұрын

I may have to do a video on that! ☺️ The first few that come to mind are: how to win friend and influence people by Dale Carnegie - classic for building people skills; a mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley - for learning hard topics in stem; millionaire fast Lane by MJ DeMarco - new age entrepreneurship. Have you heard of any of these?

@MichaelHalsell 18 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks I will review your suggestions. Networking is a struggle at the personal level, but essential.

@vikastiwari6780 16 күн бұрын

Agree We need to make another few sources of income. Don't depend on only salary...😂

@cruzergo 20 күн бұрын

Hi Tiff do you know a group of unemployed tech workers group? I'm trying to search one in the internet but can't find one.

@tifftechtalks 20 күн бұрын

Unemployed specifically? No, but when I was searching I was on Reddit, check out the cscareerquestions and itcareerquestions groups.

@cruzergo 20 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks Yes I want to network with them. I would rather network with them than with hiring managers.

@tifftechtalks 20 күн бұрын

@gabrielferrer3868 also there are tech groups on Twitter X and LinkedIn. Do a search for getting into tech, breaking into tech, etc.

@acrobinson6521 11 күн бұрын

Blame the boomers

@joshuaaustin7038 18 күн бұрын

At this point.. i'm not sure i will own a private jet in my 30s ..lol 😆.. But i have lowered my expectations and i try to make the most off my days with the good that comes out of life... Just get a job and pursue your passion (for God knows this might be a wrong idea but its my recipe for happiness )

@tifftechtalks 18 күн бұрын

There's nothing wrong with your strategy! If it pays the bills, gives you flexibility to pursue your passions and you have no regrets then forget what everyone else is saying!

@ShellT-pd8rv 22 күн бұрын

You are a beautiful queen!

@tifftechtalks 22 күн бұрын

Thank you

@zofiajaneczek184 19 күн бұрын

It’s absolutely not difficult to find a job! If you want something that’s horrible, there are plenty of those types of jobs out there! Jobs people don’t want to work but have to take to survive! Last year I was able to get a garbage WFH call center job, a wretched part time teaching job which I didn’t take, and don’t get me started on the current job which makes me want to put my head in an oven every few weeks! Plenty of jobs, you just have to lower your expectations of actually being able to live if you have to take one of those illustrious garbage jobs!😂 Work and be happy to have absolutely nothing America! That’s the American way right now, exist so your master can live well and throw a few breadcrumbs your way!

@tifftechtalks 19 күн бұрын

They keeping talking about all the jobs being added but what they don't tell you is they're jobs no one wants with crap pay.

@zofiajaneczek184 19 күн бұрын

@@tifftechtalks yes! That’s absolutely it, lying to save face! I absolutely think if you have good connections and people who are willing to help you that it’s still possible to land a “unicorn job.” The problem with this is that having those connections and knowing the right people costs $ and time, both scarce resources for the poor and working poor. My life could change 360 degrees in months if I had $1000 right now to spare. Like many others I’m currently stuck but I’m not going down without a fight in this crap system!

@davidcarp5935 18 күн бұрын

current job is oven cleaner then?

@Tee19691 18 күн бұрын

Employers are purposely lowering wages. Posted job positions that used to be $21-24./hr. Now $16.- 19./hr. Noone can afford to live on those low wages; Inflation isn't $16-19./hr. Employers are: ● Posting positions with lower wages to see the type of talent and how many will apply for lower wages. If the job gets alot of applicants, they'll lay-off/close down the positions to hire in New employees at the lower wages. ● Companies are hiring applicants from long distance, giving them offer letters, letting them relocate only to tell applicants the day before or on 1st day of work, they don't have a job. Happened to my hair stylist friend from Boston; it's the 3rd story now of this happening. Word is the govt. is pressuring Employers to do this. The same stories and experiences are being told coast to coast, border to border so it's not a one off thing.

@zofiajaneczek184 18 күн бұрын

@@davidcarp5935 unfortunately many lower income ppl end themselves because of pay disparities and simply difficult lives! Being paid less for anything because an employer does that because they can due to a recession and bad economy stinks! Jobs value money not people who work for them!

@williammorris3815 9 күн бұрын

Become an electrician

@djbobby224 2 күн бұрын

Now everyone wants to do trades and it's going to be the sake thing in a few years. Supply and demand always fluctuate.

@ManPursueExcellence Күн бұрын

Don’t worry. In the future, humanoid robotics will replace you.

@mystuff8579 14 күн бұрын

All of my kids were able to secure great jobs recently so I don't know about traditional full time roles dying off. Corporate America hasn't gone anywhere and won't be going anywhere any time soon.

@taco6989 13 күн бұрын

Your kids are just lucky

@IshtarNike 12 күн бұрын

This happened to me/a handful of people I know. Therefore the millions of people who have a different experience are all wrong!

@mystuff8579 12 күн бұрын

@taco6989 They are for sure and I'm not unaware of that. All I'm saying is that corporate America isn't dying off and shows no signs of dying off. Folks can choose the corporate route or a different route. Whatever works for them.

@Czipporah 12 күн бұрын

I work in the corporate sector, and over the past year their have been MASS layoffs. They may hire, but they'll be quicker to fire if profits aren't adding up.. and this has happened several times over the past 2 years.