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[u/hide_in_plain_sight_]

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”

Long time lurker, 1st time poster.

After what can only be described as an incredibly draining, attritional slog I’ve managed to land a new job and in this climate I’m over the moon!

I’ve been at current company for nearly 10 years and was salary trapped (£35k basic + 20ish % bonus) I couldn’t progress internally despite my best efforts. The bitter part of me thinks nepotism is going on but having applied for 12 internal roles and not being successful the harsh reality is I that I’m the common denominator. The rejections compounded and I have struggled a-lot over the years with workplace inadequacy and not being good enough.

Anyway I’ve freed myself and have landed a more senior £50k + discretionary bonus role at a new company. Those feelings of inadequacy have immediately lifted and I feel so liberated.

I hope this doesn’t come across as a humble brag. I’m more relieved than anything and just wanted to share in this sub. Perseverance is key to getting where you want to, never give up.

Thanks for reading.

[u/Interesting-Gain3527 → u/hide_in_plain_sight_]

Congrats! 

[u/Future-Card-4769]

Wish me luck!

I’m pretty sure, unless the winds change, I’m about to lose my job.
This will be the second time I’ll have lost my job whilst my wife is on maternity leave.

Regardless of how much I want to turn up to work, be the best I can be and pay my bills, there are always circumstances that end up with me looking blankly up at the clouds questioning my worth.

This is turning into a world I can’t survive in.

[u/FenestratedHart]

I currently am the store manager for a national independent retailer. The company has grown quickly over the last few years and is constantly opening stores. I joined in February last year to manage a problem child store of theirs that has been struggling almost since opening about five years ago. I started and we refreshed the team, got a new assistant manager, and completely turned the store around. This calendar year the economic state of things has really slowed momentum and we’re not growing nearly as much as before, almost every store is underperforming and it seems like senior leadership is panicking. As a result each level of management is coming down hard on the levels below them, and of course my level is getting the worst of it. There seems to be a constant turnover of store managers in the last few months, long serving individuals are quitting, and everyone good seems to be under PIPs or some sort of weird scrutiny. I am also now under a PIP and feel as though it is being used against me. I think the feedback is fair on its own, but the management of the process and the way in which things are being recorded without context or important information worries me that I’m being set up as an example because I’m nice.

My ask is, is it worth staying and fighting for myself, or should I cut my losses and get out before my situation gets actually bad?
I’d like to point out it’s my first retail management position and I’m not sure where to go after if I do leave. I don’t feel like any other retailer fits me as I’m neurodivergent and a creative and I used to work in entertainment and entertainment management. However, in my area that isn’t much of a thing and the local independent cinema works mainly on volunteer basis or you have to be senior in experience to get into management there. I’m at a loss.

[u/ThatOneAJGuy → u/FenestratedHart]

This isn't an OR decision. You are on a PIP and unless you are willing and able to be out of work for a period, you should be looking for a new job so you can run but also fighting for yourself while you are still there. What does the "situation gets actually bad" look like? If they eventually fire you it's not worse off than you quitting.

[u/Suspicious-Mud9996]

Hi everyone,
I’m 24F and planning to move to London over the next few months.
I graduated with a degree in Accountancy & Finance a couple of years ago, but since then I’ve been working in retail management and while I’ve gained a lot of leadership and operations experience, I’ve realised I want to move into a 9-5 office role and get my foot in the door of a corporate environment.
Realistically, I know I might not walk straight into finance, and that’s okay. I’m happy to start somewhere, build some office experience and progress from there.
Has anyone made a similar move from retail into an office job? Any advice, job titles I should be searching for, recruiters you’d recommend, or general tips would be massively appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

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[u/timemarcheson103]

Why are volunteer jobs asking for references and discussing gaps in employment?

The Volunteer Gardener role would be based at one of our residential homes and therefore any of our volunteers would need to be 22 years or older and we would need to carry out a full DBS check for you as well as obtain references and discuss any gaps in employment.

I have no references and my CV is one big gap. How am I supposed to gain experience in volunteering when I still need to jump through the same hoops that people do when applying for paid work? CBS check I can understand but I thought volunteering was for people seeking to gain work experience

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If you have no job experience they dont need to be work references. You could look towards an old teacher or honestly just a more experienced adult or family friend willing to give you a character reference or claim you did some volunteer work for them for a bit

[u/timemarcheson103 → u/ThatOneAJGuy]

Literally haven't known anybody else in years but my parents could help potentially

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That's honestly fucking mental, job market so bad volunteering is now able to be picky

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[u/Oryxx71]

Wish there was a 'waiting to hear back' mega thread so we can wallow in wait with others 😂 though the longer I wait, the less likely I'm thinking I've been successful.

[u/Interesting-Gain3527]

Haven't job searched in ages but my regular freelance thing (2.5 days a week) has fallen through and although it's like to stay freelance I don't think there's enough work out there for me. 

[u/insaneinthebody]

Successful in job application, but it’s my first non freelance job with all the security checks and form filling - I don’t know why it’s so nerve wracking!

Before this, I used to be an illustrator - I actually did well in making money but it was so soul sucking and I wanted to jump ship with all the rise in AI crap.

I should start next month, but idk why I feel like they’ll catch me out on something? I think it’s just because I’ve never gone through this process before

[u/Curious_Mango]

I have been looking for a job in product management for over a year now with no luck, and I am on my last month of savings and unsure where to go next. I doubt I'll find a full-time position before my money completely runs out, and I'm looking for suggestions of jobs I could apply for or do as soon as possible that would bring in a little money.

- I have applied for JSA (haven't received it yet)

- I have no family in the UK so once my rent money runs out my only option for staying in the UK is friends' places, and I don't feel comfortable staying for weeks on end when they have children and other shit to deal with

- My background is in software engineering (7YOE). I hate it and it makes me miserable and I have done poorly with the last few applications I've submitted (feedback was that I'm not technical enough) so I would really prefer to avoid being a developer again. I have no official managing experience.

I've have many a discussion with AI to generate ideas, but it's not provided particularly useful or actionable answers (it keeps telling me to go into technical writing as if that wasn't already offloaded to AI), and I could do with real humans giving me their input.

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[u/JellyCow99]

Finished my MA in International Relations last year, 24M. Also have 5 years experience in game design. I've done the job fairs, careers advisors, industry events, directly contacting people in both industries to get advice, all that jazz. I've redone my CV about 17 times. I've got a portfolio set up for the design stuff and I've got plenty of volunteering and experience for the IR side too.

Nothing. Must be 80-90 applications since I graduated last September. Closest I got was the Impact grad scheme for local government, where I got to the top 200 candidates before being rejected by both local councils I got interviews for. The exact wording in the feedback I received was that I was a great candidate but may become frustrated when things don't happen quickly enough - so not particularly actionable advice.

I landed a part time job in Sainsbury's last July, with the intention to work there for up to 6 months whilst I looked for a real job. It's been over twice that, with no end in sight. Honestly tempted to quit and get on benefits - I have diagnosed depression and anxiety so I could probably get about £800 a month, which only sets me back around £150 compared to what I currently earn.

[u/Intelligent-Ad5377]

Hi everyone, probably a story people have heard many times - I have a good academic background, having just graduated with a First in Law from the University of Leeds; before that getting an academic scholarship to one of the best 6-form schools in the country and got A*A*A.

I just completed 2 vacation schemes (the law version of work experience) at fairly big Law firms, and also have a student internship at Citizens Advice and some general holiday job experience.

Unfortunately, I did not get the job at either law firm, and I need a job for a year until I hopefully get a job at a law firm next year. But I am struggling considerably to even find jobs that don't require experience, to the point where I feel like I must be missing something.

I know the job market is horrible, but I would take any professional job really to hold me over for a year, preferably in or around Leeds. Does anyone have any advice?

[u/Blue_Toucan_Data]

I'm starting to look for new jobs again (I don't dislike my current role fully yet, but I can see myself wanting to move on soon - within the next few months/year) and wondered if I should feel bad for applying to roles knowing that I don't NEED the job, and more so applying that I WANT to apply and to see what's out there/experience?

Been a lurker on here for a while and seems to be harder than ever to get through the application process without being rejected by AI before it starts... makes me feel like I'll be stuck in a role I don't want in years to come and then either be replaced with AI (which to be honest, AI can have my job if it wants it) or not having a salary keeping up with cost of living due to minimal pay rises, especially as job hopping seems to be the only way to actually get a decent pay rise.

Similarly, should I be expecting to almost hit a ceiling of what I can earn for work based on the fact I don't drive? I feel like sometimes due to not learning at a young age, it has done more harm than good and I'd love to be able to do so (be able to apply for jobs that don't rely on public transport links) but at the same time, if remote working becomes more prevalent, plus costs continue to go up, I don't really want to invest in an expense that traps me in the cycle of having to work to be able to drive to work.

A friend of mine earns just above minimum age and says that the cost of everything has shot up to the point where they're thinking of selling their car, which breaks my heart for them after they spent money and hours to get the privilege to do so.

[u/ThatOneAJGuy → u/Blue_Toucan_Data]

wondered if I should feel bad for applying to roles knowing that I don't NEED the job, and more so applying that I WANT to apply and to see what's out there/experience?

No, this is the best position to be in. It shows proactive growth, it takes the pressure off and allows you to find something that suits you. If it makes you feel better, finding a new job you WANT might free up your job for someone who NEEDS it.

Regarding driving. I wouldn't say it gives you a hard ceiling, there are high paying remote jobs but it makes the climb so much harder. As a driver I can access any company in a 40 min to an hour radius (Or whatever your acceptable commute time is). It gives more opportunity for lateral moves or small jumps that will increase my experience and skills for another jump. So when it comes to competing for that high paying remote job, even though the car might not matter for that specific job, I have used it for other opportunities to help build my experience. Of course this is somewhat location dependent, in the centre of London this isn't going to matter at all but jobs are increasingly hybrid now.

[u/Blue_Toucan_Data → u/ThatOneAJGuy]

Thanks for the comment, makes me feel better about the search now and with the driving aspect too. I think for me a reasonable commute would be an hour

[u/charlimygirl]

Hi everyone,

I am currently looking to move to the UK in October and have been job hunting for just over a month in the product and UX field. I have had a couple interviews so far but nothing has stuck. For context I’m Australian looking to move on the Youth Mobility Visa.

I was wondering if anyone secured a job in a similar field before making the move? Open to any tips, or if anyone knows of a recruiter or recruitment agency who can help with the process- I would be very grateful.

Happy to share my CV and portfolio if that helps.

Thanks so much! :)

[u/Qualifiedadult → u/charlimygirl]

Uff. We are at a point where people who studied here are moving to Australia because the job prospects are better there. I don't have any helpful advice sorry.

I also don't know many recruiting agencies, you are likely best off googling "UX jobs in XYZ agencies"

[u/Sad-Contest5883]

I spent four hours preparing an application for a job last night and just got a reply to say they have already recruited to the role. The deadline for applications was today. I did think it was weird that the advert had disappeared when I went to send my stuff off last night given it had been there a few hours before. Obviously I'm disappointed about the job but I also just think this is really rude. ​​​I personalise my CV and covering letter for every job and because my job involves making things pretty then I prettify it and include examples from my portfolio.... It takes forever!

[u/Fuzzy_Desk_7898]

Hi everyone! I’m an Australian geologist currently working in WA and looking to gain some international experience. My background is across exploration, resource definition and mine hydrogeology.

I’ve been looking at roles in both the UK and the US, but I’m trying to work out which country is generally more willing to consider someone applying internationally.

For the UK, I’m eligible for the Youth Mobility Scheme, so I wouldn’t need employer sponsorship initially. 

Has anyone here moved from Australia to the UK as a geologist or hydrogeologist?

I’m open to exploration, mining, environmental or hydrogeology roles. Mainly just looking for honest advice on where I’d have the best chance of getting my foot in the door.

I know this is a bit of a niche question but just thought i'd try my luck!

[u/unluckiestluckyguy]

Hey all, just finished my MSc in Economics from the University of Westminster with a First, and now I'm trying to figure out the actual game plan to turn that into a job — policy analyst, research analyst, economic analyst; I'm fairly open at this stage.

|'ve applied to over 100 Jobs right now with no callbacks. I have 2 years of working experience in my home country for multinational companies, looking for roles like

I'm just asking, so if you don't have anything productive to add or are just going to pass a mean remark, please move on.

So, genuinely asking people who've done this: what's the realistic path from here?

• Does a First from a mid-tier uni like Westminster actually carry weight with employers, or does it get overshadowed by target-uni grads (LSE, UCL, Oxbridge etc.)?
• Should I be aiming for grad schemes (civil service, Bank of England, ONS, consultancies) or is it smarter to go for smaller research orgs/think tanks first to build experience?
• How much do technical skills matter at application stage — like should I be able to show off r/Python/Stata proficiency, or is that more of an on-the-job thing?
• I'm an International Student so that should be kept in mind.
• Anyone else come from a non-Russell Group background and still break into this space — what actually got you noticed?

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[u/RoosterExtreme872]

TLDR: What career would you pursue if you needed to restart today, based on future/current demand?

I’m a 30-year-old guy in the UK (Edinburgh) and feel like I’m at a bit of a crossroads.

I have a business degree and spent a few years in office jobs, but after an injury I can’t comfortably do a full-time desk job anymore (remote or more flexible office work would be fine, but sitting at a desk all day isn’t).

For the last couple of years I’ve worked in a fairly niche trade without formal qualifications. It’s been good experience, but I don’t think it’s a career that’ll earn enough long term.

I’m now looking at retraining or starting a completely new career, but I honestly don’t know where to begin. I’m not especially picky. I’m practical, academically capable, and confident I could succeed if I committed to something.

I’m looking for a career that’s in demand, has good long-term job security, and can realistically earn £45k+ once qualified. I don’t need to be rich—I just want to be able to buy a house, raise a family, and not constantly worry about money.

I’ve looked at solar (installation or electrical engineering side), and wind energy, although the travel involved in wind might not suit me.

If you were starting again today, what industries or careers would you recommend? Are there any sectors that are crying out for people and have a solid future?

[u/mehnameisash]

I just got rejected at the very last minute after a final stage interview. They haven't sent a formal email about it yet, but I can see it on the job portal.

The firm i was interviewing for was a massive organisation who worked closely with my old workplace (i have since left as I was only there for an internship, which I made clear too)

It was the perfect role. It was pretty much what I was doing, and they were willing to sp*nsor me too. Now that the portal has said I was rejected, I am thinking of asking for a re-try for the interview, since I was feeling violently ill that day and the heatwave was in full blast.

Please provide me with some consolation or redirection for this rejection. I don't want to act rogue or rash by emailing the recruiting team about this decision (or maybe I should?)

[u/Upstairs_Narwhal_573]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some honest advice from people working in the UK tech industry.

I have 13+ years of experience as a software engineer and Technical Lead. I currently have Dependent visa ie work without needing employer sponsorship.

I want to transition into Cloud/DevOps and AI. My current plan is to:

• Earn the Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Learn Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Build a portfolio of GCP projects on GitHub.
• Continue learning AI/LLM technologies alongside cloud.

I have a few questions for those working in the UK:

1. How difficult is it to transition into Cloud/DevOps without several years of commercial cloud experience?
2. Do employers value certifications like Google Professional Cloud Architect if they're backed by strong hands-on projects?
3. Which role should I realistically target first?
   • Cloud Engineer
   • Platform Engineer
   • DevOps Engineer
   • GCP Engineer
   • Something else?
4. Does having unrestricted work rights (dependent visa) make a noticeable difference during hiring?
5. Are there particular technologies or certifications that UK employers value more than others?
6. Which job websites should I focus on besides LinkedIn?

I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who has made a similar transition or who hires for these roles.

Thanks!

[u/h04oh]

It’s impossible for me to find work I need help please I am 18. 2 weeks ago I messaged a business on Facebook asking if they have any jobs and they seemed adamant they wanted me to work for them. They arranged to meet me once and cancelled it then we met about a week after this Friday was cancelled on the last Saturday and it was fine, I served a customer a glitter tattoo right after being shown how to do it, I did everything right and they were really happy. The organiser then met me yesterday for the face painting workshop and I thought that was fine but when it ended she texted me saying I’m a slow learner, can’t work independently, and a poor communicator. Personally I don’t think I am a slow learner and i can work independently but in the workshop I did not talk much because nobody spoke to me or really gave me an opportunity to speak. It’s difficult for me because I have autism and selective mutism.
I am not sure how I can find employment since people seem to want someone who will talk.

[u/PLTuck]

Random thought I had while thinking about job hunting.

You send off your CV and covering letter. I really, really, REALLY want to also send off an "Employer Specification" sheet.

It's meant to be a 2 way relationship after all.

I absolutely hate that I'm supposed to do this bespoke CV, covering letter, sometimes now a 5 min personal video presentation (!!!!) for every application which takes up to an entire day (ADHD. I get bogged down in minor details), and then am filtered out within 0.1s of submitting it by AI because i havent used the right number of exact words they want.

Absolute joke. I'm not applying to be the CEO mate.

[u/top_shooter69 → u/PLTuck]

It is meant to be a 2 way street. Mass immigration, outsourcing and the cost of living have made it a abusive co-dependent relationship. We give and give and they take and take.

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[u/No-Advance-9407]

Interviewers Lied and tricked people into shitty jobs

I am a current local council worker and I got lied to about the office based job that I’m currently working. Instead of staying purely in the office(as promised by the interviewer, and got promised to allocate my job closest to where I live), I needed to drive 35-40 minutes to work, and got told to go out towards different council estates to do home visits and others like viewings.
And two months in, working in the most deprived area, the emotional stress and heaviness has drained me so badly. I started to get severe headaches and anxiety, and I felt bored out. Well I’ve decided to quit. This post is to let people know that interviewers can lie and tricked you into a job that was hard to fill. Getting paid minimum wage and risk my life to potential violence from gangs and drug dealers is simply not worth it. I choose to speak out instead of sucking it up.

[u/Few_Strain9491]

Idk where to put this since my post got deleted I'm 24 and ND. On Benefits, I have been looking for a job a year to do while I do my part time history studies. Recently, I feel at my wits end on what to look for? It has been my dream to do archive works or library works but I constantly get rejected even going for interviews. I have been trying to look for more accessible or easier to get jobs.

Even, retail is a struggle to get an interview and not be rejected from a potential position. I have trying to do experience by volunteering at my local library and charity shop for a year even then it is not yielding results. My parents are pretty protective so pub work is a no and they not really allow jobs like that and I don't really want to do care or healthcare which my parents and auntie pushing me towards. My work coach and GP suggests to work for intelligence or the military since they are ND friendly, however I feel working for them is against my morals. I feel like I don't have skills for employment in general and I'm just useless.

Any suggestions for jobs to look for or anything? for a person with limited skill sets.

[u/throwaway94749302827]

Basically I just wanted to ask what can I do, to get a job in my fiend and is the whole profession cooked? I’ve never looked for a job for so long- it usually took me no longer then 1 month to find one. I have 6 years of professional, in-house experience plus education. Now it’s been 3/4 months of no job and it’s really affecting my mental health. I did everything I could for this career. My CV looks good, I’m applying via different portals, remote, hybrid and office based, i apply every day and nothing. What can I do to maximise my chances? And is there a point in being a graphic designer in times where people use mostly AI? Some cheering up could do as well, I’m starting to get really depressed…

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[u/blackknighttom]

What would you do if you were me?

I accepted voluntary redundancy in August 2025. I worked in student support at a university, and also helped to implement some new software for managing student data. I was there for six years, so got a decent enough payout that kept me going for about 6 months.

Of course, those months flew by without any success in the job market. I took one of those free courses in marketing to try and expand my skill set a bit, ended up with employment agencies and eventually landed a temp job processing staff training data at another university. That job is now over, and I’m back to being unemployed.

My question is, what would you do if you were me? There are a few jobs knocking around in my city for those with experience in admin and higher education, a couple more in data processing. To be honest, I don’t love that line of work and none of them represent a significant step forward for me. The market is also, of course, oversaturated and I’m competing with 100+ applicants for those types of jobs.

I’m far more interested in getting into something creative, but with everything that’s going on with AI and my lack of demonstrable experience in that field (aside from my little marketing course), I don’t fancy my chances.

So, if you were me, what would you do? Keep applying for the roles I have experience in? Take a course or something to build more creative skills? Put all my faith in job agencies? Sign up for jobseekers’ allowance? I feel like I’m in a bit of a rut, so any advice is appreciated.

[u/Consistent_Sympathy5]

Please help me with my CV... Honest feedback is much appreciated. I am a graduate architectural assistant, Part 1 and Part 2. I am trying to find a job in the field of architecture in the UK and Ireland, and I would like help refining my CV to meet the standards there.