Unemployed sys admin - been unemployed for 3+ months now

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5yn4ck@reddit

I can honestly say it's the job market. I was unemployed for just over 19 months. I have been in IT for the last 24 years and was rejected for THOUSANDS of positions. Most of which were applications looking for that Unicorn of an engineer that has all the skills and is willing to take 80% (or less) of the going rate for that position!!

Lots of employment scams, lots of jobs just disappearing (a couple while I was waiting in the interview). At the end of it all I was doubting that I even had viable skills anymore. I had considered trying to go into another industry but had no idea how to transition, so I ended up just continuing to bang my head against the proverbial wall over and over.
Fast forward to 3 weeks ago. I was selected to interview for a major credit union, and it seemed like the perfect position. People are happy and enjoy working there. My team is excited to have me on the team and I am excited to finally be able to do something productive.

Let me be clear. I don't remember applying for this position amongst all the others. It was a simple application and not a placement from a headhunter or 3rd party company.
This position is so far and above what I was hoping or expecting. The pay isn't amazing, but the people are! I truly believe this was a blessing from God. After continuing to still receive rejection emails 2 weeks after being employed. The odds for me to have found employment were so astronomical that I believe the only way that things changed was outside of my power and capability. I am sure there are many other possible reasons for this, but based on my prayers it is the only answer that seems to make sense. Whenever I make a decision like this I always ask God to close the door on the opportunity if it isn't his will for my life and my family's. As dejected as I was. I had realized over and over that these rejections were simply God answering my prayer. It was hard to hold onto that for so long, but you can't argue with the outcome. Sure I wish it was shorter, and that my family didn't have to endure this. But to see God move in such an obvious way has really changed my perspective. My suggestion to you or anyone struggling right now is to just try asking God for help. Even if you don't believe. What do you have to lose?

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thelug_1@reddit

Been unemployed for a little over a year now. I know your pain. That being said, I am 56 years old with 30 years experience. Age discrimination is alive and well especially when you know you aren't even making it past the applicant tracking systems.

Keep plugging and keeep the faith. It will feel all the more glorious when your number get's called.

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Site-Staff@reddit

Did the PMP help? Im considering that.

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thelug_1@reddit

still too early to tell. most PMP job posts ask for a rediculous amount of PMP experience imo (i've seen some asking for 15 years minimum.)

Since I think SA's to a tom of project work by nature, I figured it would help me thining "who wouldn't want a seasoned SA WITH a PMP...that's truley two positions in one!"

So far...not the case.

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Site-Staff@reddit

Ive managed IT projects for decades, just not as an official certified PM. Maybe for me the juice will be worth the squeeze. I bought the Udemy course, but that $700 test fee is scary AF.

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thelug_1@reddit

I joined PMI for one year to get the discount and my test was a littleover $400 USD. Are you in Canada?

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Site-Staff@reddit

US.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

You have 30 years of experience

If your good isn't that what matters ? Not age ?

Cause plenty of older people getting hired

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thelug_1@reddit

Here is what I see from my view...I want to get paid a reasonable salary for my experience, a reasonable work/life balance (was actually told in one interview that they expect a minimum of 50 hrs a week but some average more) and not be expected to perform the responsibilities of three or more positions for one salary.

I clearly don't fit the "fast-paced, looking for a challenging environment, family oriented" profile they are looking for today.

It's actually funny...there is alot of talk about moving back to on prem or hybrid cuz cloud is now more expensive than originally thought or budgeted for. I am not seeing that reflected (at least in my area.)

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

For me 50 hours is fine as long as I get the money for it

I'm young and full of energy

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thelug_1@reddit

sure...but if you are expected to work 10 hours a week or more of unpaid overtime (because you're salary...) are you still good with it

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Moist_Lawyer1645@reddit

Not really

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

I know people around ur age that got hired

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Moist_Lawyer1645@reddit

I genuinely haven't seen older people get hired anywhere I've been, not saying it's right or even representative of the majority. I'd suggest looking for consultancies such as CGI (they hire end of career), or capgemini.

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fadingcross@reddit

This won't help, but my two most recent colleagues (out of 4 total, boss being one) were 52 and 50 when we hired them. I was 28 and 32 respectively. Boss was 49 and 53.

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Moist_Lawyer1645@reddit

It's definitely worth mentioning! I always prefer working with older colleagues, the maturity is invaluable.

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thelug_1@reddit

the maturity may be...but there certainly is a price that can be put on wanting someone to do the responsibility of three positions for one below market salary and expect unpaid overtime as the norm.

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Moist_Lawyer1645@reddit

I don't think that's a result of higher age workers.

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thelug_1@reddit

I think the higher age experienced workers who dont want to be taken advantage of plays a role. higher older worker with experience and may stay for 7 y-10 years or higher younger worker who msay be more financially desparate to work for 30k/year less who even if theyt stay 2-3 years they can just roll another one in. it is the IT managers problem...not the C suiute or bean counters problem.

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Jarocket@reddit

My work place seems to be ok hiring old. But then they also make the lives of the trainee staff pretty awful for 4 years. Like many forced relocations to remote areas. Pretty much only fit for 20 year olds. Or retirees

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djgizmo@reddit

No. What you did 15 years ago usually doesn’t apply today. Heck would most of us even use an iPhone 3GS? No.

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Tzctredd@reddit

One can be older and be up to date you know?

I was working in Cloud Computing and AI until a few months ago, then I relocated and had to let my job go.

Having said this I've people reaching out about old technologies because obviously younger people know nothing about them (Oracle clusters derived from Sun anyone? No. I thought so, and these were not 15 years ago, they are more recent).

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djgizmo@reddit

I’m in my middle 3rd of life. I’m not discriminating against old people because I’d have to do that to myself. I’m saying no one cares that you know how to install Windows 2000 or you worked on AS400 15 years ago. Resumes should be relevant to the job and the skills you present should be recent. Your most recent jobs should show the tech / experience you had, and everything else a summary.

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thelug_1@reddit

It doesn't matter what you have on the resume if you don't have whatever buzzwords the companies applicant tracking systems are keying in on.

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djgizmo@reddit

That’s why you use those key words that are apart of the RELEVANT SKILLS… you get from the job listing.

It’s not that hard.

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FluxMango@reddit

There are well established banks with core business functions that still run on a mainframe and using COBOL programs today. The people who have experience with that tech have become rare and make a ridiculous salary. If your bank will not allow you to use passwords that contain anything other than alphanumeric sets that is probably why. Their mainframe won't take a complex password. Specialization is the name of the game, especially with all the automation and advent of AI.

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djgizmo@reddit

Those are NICHE AF. Anything that niche is going to break conventional rules, not just in IT.

However if you think AI (or what was considered ML back even 10 years ago), almost nothing is the same from then to now. We have gone through a GPU boom and no le have moved workloads to dedicated chips for AI. Networking and power at FAANG orgs is done on custom hardware and at scale that no one imagined 20 years ago.

Any systems person (cloud, networking, infrastructure) who lists 20 years old tech on a resumes for a standard sys admin role now, is going to be left behind. No one cares if you were awesome Lotus Notes admin. Everyone has moved on.

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FluxMango@reddit

The point I was making is that there is always an exception to everything, and old tech still lingers around. As for AI/ML I bet my money on the stock market for the underlying hardware, since that's what I know better. The NVDA stock alone blew up 549%. I regret not buying more of it at that time.

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djgizmo@reddit

There’s not an exception to everything. Today’s Windows Sys Admin roles are not looking for knowledge from 2003.

Same goes with NGFW experience compared to the Cisco PIX.

There’s exceptions to working on old stuff… but not to everything…. Because if it was, it wouldn’t be an exception, it’d be the rule.

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thelug_1@reddit

What you did 15 years ago usually doesn’t apply today

lol...you would be surprised how much old tech is still in use today. Besides, alot of the basics still apply...just new lipstick on the same pigs.

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FluxMango@reddit

I don't know about that. I still use algorithms I learnt in comp sci back in the early 2000s. Some of the subsystems underlying modern systems today were implemented since the 70s, 80s and 90s. AES encryption for example.

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BleachedAndSalty@reddit

I agree. Also, the theory has not changed, and understanding the evolution of tech theory, knowing the historical mistakes and successes, still really comes in useful.

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djgizmo@reddit

what were you doing with AES in the 90s that you that you have to know about today?

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FluxMango@reddit

Data encryption and over time, securing IT infrastructure.

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djgizmo@reddit

That doesn’t have to be referenced stating you learned or started using encryption back in the 90’s. This can be better stated you understand VPN, SSL certs, and PKI. Would also be better if you applied those knowledge to specific products your org uses for that, such as Palo Alto firewalls, Certificate Servers and related for different compliance standards, like HITRUST

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FluxMango@reddit

I know what you mean. Not my first rodeo. ;-)

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Individual_Fun8263@reddit

Not here. They see all that experience and assume they can hire someone younger for less money.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

I mean if they can get someone to do the job for just as good

And for cheaper then nothing wrong with that

Its a business after all

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CountGeoffrey@reddit

trim your resume to 10 YOE

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thelug_1@reddit

Trimmed my resume down to my last three positions (covers 20 years.) Gotta have more than one position on a resume.

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Ragepower529@reddit

I mean 30 years of experience, throw out 5 years because all anyone cares about is azure

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namtab00@reddit

shit, this is my nightmare.. I'm 40 with 17 yoe software dev..

The jump in management is not a given, especially if one can't escape consultancy shops...

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GenZ4TheWin2000@reddit

You might have to take something more entry level

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Lol bro i applied for those roles too

I'm over qualified for that

I got rejected

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Pablo-Lema@reddit

This is fucking scary for entry level.

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Long_Lavishness_5580@reddit

It’s been 3 years for me and I’ve truly become numb. It’s been so hard and now I permanently sub at my daughter’s school for some type of income. I can’t begin to say how many times I have rewritten my resume and get to the top two and I’m not selected or I’m ghosted . Wet into a deep depression last year about it.. I went from building servers and decommissioning servers to listening to kids complain Al day lol

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

How long u been in IT

Have you been unemployed for 3 years ?

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Long_Lavishness_5580@reddit

I’ve been in IT for a total of 7.5 years with actually holding a job for 5.5 years in total .. my last it job I held was in 2022but for only 30 days as they laid off half the company … so it’s going on 3 years

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Usual-Chef1734@reddit

What city are you in? I say 'no' to 100k sysadmin jobs 2 or 3 times per week, in Nashville. No exaggeration. Mostly all from LinkedIn. Mostly about 50/50 on fully remote or hybrid, but still lots of opportunities for sysadmins like you, and I.

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gammarath@reddit

I was on the job search from July to a few weeks ago. Primarily used Indeed to apply to 150+ places. I got to first round interview for 15 or so places (10% ain't too bad), got far with several of them, but finally landed at one place that had me on hold for a month and a half!

Luckily I was able to work at my old company for the first two months while they prepared for me to leave. That month of unemployment had me feeling all kinds of tough emotions. Just don't give up hope and focus on things you are passionate about right now while you have the time to do it.

My unemployment was a blessing in disguise. I was able to spend a lot of time with my dog before we had to put him down last week. Just wish I had know in the moment and really soaked it in more!

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BossSAa@reddit

It happens to the best, patience is a virtue that I learned and be proactive to keep searching

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staytemp05@reddit

Are you applying for jobs through LinkedIn? Over the past 1.5 to 2 years, LinkedIn has become quite unreliable for job seekers. Just last week, I came across a post from a developer who spent 5 months applying on LinkedIn without any success. My suggestion is to create a list of potential companies you'd like to work for and keep an eye on their websites for new job openings. When a relevant position comes up, make sure to apply.

That same developer, after not finding success on LinkedIn (they were searching for remote positions), used Google Maps to gather a list of companies in Europe and the U.S. and sent out their resume in bulk, eventually receiving several offers. If you’re interested, you can check out the post here: remote job search strategy. I hope this helps, and remember to keep refining your approach.

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Ramonooks@reddit

It happens, I spent many years as a freelancer and I was like that for several years, until the companies started to need me more and more and so I got to be in a full time job.

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Individual_Fun8263@reddit

Took me six months to find something. While you keep on applying, be sure to take a little bit of time for yourself, even just to read some tech blogs or fun stuff that you might normally do on work breaks.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Yeah bro I'm upskilling on azure

But labbing only could take you so far

Its about the real world experience

But with labbing I'm learning alot

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activekitsune@reddit

Been in your position - it's tough, but keep your head up!

Practical things you can do is learn current technology - Azure/AWS - if you have experience with on-prem stuff (servers, switches, firewalls etc; even better because there are companies/clients still on legacy and will eventually move (hybrid or pure cloud) - this is where you'll have an advantage. Definitely get well-versed in cloud technology.

Being personable is also an extra PLUS!

All the best!

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Yeah brother I'm trying

Been upskilling crazy like on azure

Hahah

Even if your personable it's still not easy cause everyone that goes into the interviews is good due to the current climate

I got no option but not to quit

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sole-it@reddit

I have seen an uptick of recruiters reaching out on Linkedin. I'd like to think the market is getting a little better now.

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asedlfkh20h38fhl2k3f@reddit

It's because big MSP's and the private equity groups are in buy mode right now, with 5 year plans to buy up all the bets small IT companies, merge into one, naturally grow in value with guaranteed payback in 5 years when they sell to an even larger MSP. And it's because they've figured out the meta. Just like video games, it's the exact same thing. Once the world figures out a meta for how to scalp/exploit, it spreads like wildfire. Every city is going to have multiple big MSP's competing to buy that small successful/growing IT company.

I think those small IT companies are better off standing ground, but good luck convincing the owner to turn down his multi-million dollar paycheck.

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Key-Calligrapher-209@reddit

"Failing" is a strong word. The US dollar is fine. https://www.macrotrends.net/1329/us-dollar-index-historical-chart

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Big-Industry4237@reddit

A bit misleading “The index is adjusted for the aggregated home inflation rates of all included currencies.”

So inflation adjusted.

Which imo, was their the point. Stock market has went flying up since 2020, primarily due to inflation from money printing. The dollar is worth less and has less buying power so assets, like stocks, go up when the buying power goes down.

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Dushenka@reddit

Explains the recent messages. I've yet to get an actual offer after telling them my expected salary. (90k as a Generalist, which should be on the low end in my region).

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Stryker_88@reddit

Economy is still pretty down and looks like it will be the next 6 months or so.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

They said that last year

They said it will recover in 2024

Lol now 2025

None knows

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Stryker_88@reddit

My suggestion is to look at both political economist answers and whichever is worse, that's the right answer.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

None knows

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RolleyDaPolley@reddit

I went through your post history because like you this economic climate has me nervous about redundancies and there’s a very real risk of not being able to replace income. Here’s what I learnt.

You quit your job and didn’t get fired
You want to go on the dole despite having 100k in savings
You think you’re gonna make it big in crypto
Based on your writing style and your vernacular you’re not a native speaker, and I’m betting your speaking style isn’t either. This is definitely working against you.
You’ve said multiple times that software development is really easy and the people doing that job don’t deserve the pay
You’re asking pretty basic questions about Azure and Docker.

If I had to speculate solely based on the above and build a profile of you, I’d say you’re not the catch you think you are. Somehow, you got a job that pays you more than your worth and you quit because you think you’re worth more only to be confronted with the harsh reality that you’re not. Now, instead of eating a piece of humble pie you blame everything else.

FWIW I’m not trying to be a dick just calling it like I see it.

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Lazy-Psychology5@reddit

Guys, get in here. New r/MurderedByWords just dropped

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thesneakywalrus@reddit

Pretty common in these posts, unfortunately.

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Rs-Shade@reddit

Sheeeeesh bro went in

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KusakaKyo@reddit

I got laid off by IBM Mexico last year, worst thing about it is rhat I had just gotten a house loan, took a car credit and my son was recently born. Took me 5 months to get a new job and I had to sell the house to fucking rever the bullshit IBM made me go through.

My advise is, apply to as many positions as possible and dont be affraid to change to a new role. Sys admin tools are really good for other IT roles.

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WeekendTacos@reddit

Well this is terrifying as I just sold and bought my new house. I keep having that creeping though in my head about losing my job!

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Unable-Entrance3110@reddit

I have lost enough jobs that this thought is a permanent resident. I don't take any role for granted anymore. Even if you are in no danger of losing your job, a poorly timed series of events can land you in dire straits. I put as much money as I can aside because you never know what will happen when you step outside your door today...

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WeekendTacos@reddit

Yeah I had a perfect storm like that happened almost as described last week. Might be why it's on my mind. Nothing bad happened at the end of it, but the fear was put in me.

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Rakumei@reddit

At least if you're me, it always seems to happen right when it hurts the most.

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KusakaKyo@reddit

Yeah, they hit me right when I had the most debt I aquired at once my whole life.

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narcissisadmin@reddit

=(

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Tzctredd@reddit

I have been unemployed 3 times, one for 20 months, another for 9 and currently for 12 and counting (I'm not looking, but I'll have to look early next year).

The only thing I can say is stay sharp and ready, a good manager will spot you if you are good, if you aren't that good then don't put any jobs as beneath you, good luck.

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3Cogs@reddit

Try agency work. I really enjoyed temping and it led to a full time position where I still am 10 years later. Even 1st line service desk work pays a decent rate.

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rcp9ty@reddit

I've been in your shoes three different times in my life. The three month mark sucks differently from the first two. Being laid off has taught me one valuable lesson. Friends are important because it's not what you know it's who you know. The job I have now is great but I still have recruiters and colleagues reaching out to me with jobs. None have matched my magic number to jump ship but they are getting closer and closer every day

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kandar1969@reddit

Go.do something else, IT will be done for in the next 5 to 10 years.

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juggernaut911@reddit

If you can afford it, put your feet up. It’s nice to take a break.

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ImpossibleLeague9091@reddit

This I took four months off after last job and I went from stressed and suicidal to the happiest I've ever been. It was the first break I had since I was 14

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

What you do in your time off

After your 4 month break how long did.it take you to find something?

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ImpossibleLeague9091@reddit

Worked out player some games slept for the first time in years played some cribbage with some seniors it was awesome. I started looking three months in and had multiple offers within a month and chose the one that fit best

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DishIndependent45@reddit

Don't rush, if you already have such experience you need to look for a company that is perfect to you. Choose wisely so you don't need to left that job also after some time. Take your time and eventually you will find something that is right for you!

Good luck man!

As you know for all good things it takes time...

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a_wild_thing@reddit

It's a bad job market across the globe but I would argue NZ is the worst market of any developed economy right now. Would you consider moving to Aus?

Otherwise there is not much for it but perseverance and tenacity, you are getting interviews which is a great sign!

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Nah can't move to Australia

But yeah the market in NZ isn't the best for tech.

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a_wild_thing@reddit

stink. good luck bro! i will let you know if I hear anyone looking but most of my mates are in welly.

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dukandricka@reddit

What's your location (country-wise)? Where I work has a few openings for SA positions of sorts (if you have AWS and k8s experience that would be a huge plus), but only out of northern Ireland. Remote work is permitted. Company is international, staff count of around 4500 (my group is about 16 or 17. We aren't "IT" as in "corporate IT" though).

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

I'm in New Zealand

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psycobob1@reddit

hope its not wellington :(

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Auckland

I used to live and work in wellington for about a year

Also with some work I had I would visit Wellington from time to time.

Wellington was nice.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Sent a DM

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stufforstuff@reddit

3 months is nothing - don't be so impatient in a Job Market that has tanked from it's last couple of years that were boomers.

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Acrobatic_Ad1204@reddit

There is plenty of work with places like Super geek in the interim

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SokkaHaikuBot@reddit

^Sokka-Haiku ^by ^Acrobatic_Ad1204:

There is plenty of

Work with places like Super

Geek in the interim

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Acrobatic_Ad1204@reddit

Work for yourself until you get a good role

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

No thx

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BreadfruitNo4604@reddit

Feel you man. But don't get discouraged. It's just a matter of time.

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Rajendra_Tahamata@reddit

Same here my contract ended 4 months ago.

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DaikonNatural@reddit

How old are you?

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MoistMe@reddit

My wife is in a different field but it's been a year now. The most annoying part is non high level roles still have 3+ interviews that take like a month only for the employer to pick someone internal and then ghost you..

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zeeblefritz@reddit

Keep applying. Took me 6 months. also reach out to your local workforce development center you might have free training available for certs.

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SpaceF1sh69@reddit

1 month in and already feeling it, good luck man

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

How's the hunt

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SpaceF1sh69@reddit

200+ applications within 24 hour span and directly relevant to my skillset and work history.. 2 first round interviews sadly. All remote jobs mind you, will be looking at in office stuff soon

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

How long you been in the game ?

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not_in_my_office@reddit

if you are getting far in your interviews, then it's just a matter of time before you get one. Don't lose hope and keep on applying. You will get one for sure. I lost my job and didn't get one for almost a year, got to final round interviews then got rejected, but somehow I knew luck would be on my side soon and sure enough I did and been on this job for 8 years now.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Congrats

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Boringtechie@reddit

Hey man it's tough applying because like everyone says, it's a numbers game. Last time I was hunting, I was unemployed for 6 months.

I placed over 300 applications and fell into typical 3-4% response rate. Ended up getting recruited by my current company in the end.

Keep your chin up, you're gonna get through it. At least you're getting follow ups on your interviews. The worst is probably when they ghost you.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Oh yeah ghosting is unprofessional

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Boringtechie@reddit

Not only that, it really knocks down your confidence. Could've been confident in the interview and then you chase them for a response.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Write an anonymous glassdoor or Google review about them

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Boringtechie@reddit

Maybe next time. I was more focused on the main goal of securing a new job back then.

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aaron141@reddit

I use to be unemployed for 7 weeks straight till I found my last job. Was really bored half of that time.

Hows your resume and linkedin?

If you got interviews then keep applying. Its sadly a numbers game.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Yeah but last one was the saddest

I vibed very well with all

They said my experience was excellent

I did very well in the technical test

And the team members liked me

And it was not easy for the hiring manager but he went with another candidate as he was slightly more

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aaron141@reddit

Slightly more experienced? The other person mustve have known a person from the team members or maybe embelished experience, which can happen.

Keep applying is what I can say

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

https://i.postimg.cc/0NBc0LJP/Screenshot-20241014-090945-Gmail.jpg

This was the feed back they gave what you think

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Enslaved_By_Freedom@reddit

They make things up so who knows if any of it is true.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

This could be said about anything in life though

You have to take it for what it is

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Enslaved_By_Freedom@reddit

Eliminating the sad, woe is me attitude about your situation will be way more beneficial than worrying about what some recruiter or hiring manager might say about you. Businesses need money makers or people who can keep their operation stable. They don't need a basket case to deal with.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

What you mean lol

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Enslaved_By_Freedom@reddit

You are exuding the opposite of confidence. Who wants to hire someone into a difficult business market when that person is easily shaken when the times are difficult?

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secret_configuration@reddit

Work on getting some Azure certs, at least AZ-104 and keep applying. Things will be slow now until after the new year imo.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

I got az-104

And other certs

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TesNikola@reddit

I'm confused, the title says unemployed for three plus months, but your post says you were let go a little over a month ago?

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Current_Election2359@reddit

A little over 3 months ago

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RJTG@reddit

Probably not used holidays and other benefits in his contract.

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MegaByte59@reddit

I am not sharing the pain but I do understand, the market is tough right now. Hang in there and get certed out.

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gordonv@reddit

I was there after Covid. (Never got covid. Got laid off from Exxon)

It takes me an average of 89 days to get a job. And about 3 years of bouncing to get a job I like.

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The_Career_Oracle@reddit

Send me your resume in a dm, let’s get you hired

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haksaw1962@reddit

It is the worst job market I have seen in 30 years. I got down sized due to a buy out back in Feb 2020. It was Dec 2021 before I got back to work. Of course Covid was officially announced 3 days after I was laid off which contributed to the long break.

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no_regerts_bob@reddit

If you haven't already, use your old fashioned networking skills. Let all of your friends, family, former coworkers, etc know you need a job. If you're in a relationship have your partner do the same. Go through your Facebook or whatever social media and send a message to anyone that it wouldn't be weird to message. You never know who they are going to know or run into tomorrow

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CrapSandwich@reddit

Check your local and state government sites. The pay isn't always great and the process can be tedious, but they're always looking for experience

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Ashmedae@reddit

I've gone 3 to 6 months without a job in the past...it can be very disheartening to say the least. I made it my job every work day to find a new job....don't give up hope and keep at it. You'll find something eventually.

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PrincipleExciting457@reddit

Good luck man. Last year it took me 10 months to find something, but I was already employed. I can’t count the amount of interviews I had over that period. I’d like to hope the market is getting better but I haven’t looked in the last year.

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idriveajalopy@reddit

Keep your head up and keep applying. Took me 11 months to get hired. Leveling up with certs is good. Once you get those certs, spend 8 hours a day looking and applying. If you’re not getting calls or interviews, tidy up your resume. Had to tweak mine a few times before I started getting consistent calls back.

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SiXandSeven8ths@reddit

I’m not a sys admin per se, but I’ve also been unemployed for going on 3 months now. I’ve had one interview so far with 2 more this week coming up. Can’t say I’d be thrilled about any of them but I’m not in a position to be picky.

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Remarkable-Cut-981@reddit (OP)

Best of luck brother

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NoSellDataPlz@reddit

Depends on where you live, the demand for sysadmins, and the saturation of sysadmins. My state seemingly has no open sysadmin jobs anywhere, period. If you’re not specifically a nepotism hire, you’re not getting into any well paying company. That said, some bordering states may have a fair number of sysadmin jobs available if you don’t mind the commute.

Also depends on what you’re negotiating for pay. If you live in a HCOL area and ask for HCOL pay, but they have applicants with similar skillsets who will commute in from a LCOL area and are asking for less, who will they hire?

Lastly, some companies leave job postings open for a set time period in order to accumulate applicants before starting the interview process. I had an application in to a company for a quarter, once, before they even contacted me for a first round interview.