¡Hola, amigo!

I belong to a labor market which is different from yours, so I can't give any bulletproof advise. In my working spheres having education is great but years of practical experience is more valuable. Employers don't want to risk and hire freshmen for bigger price because it's potential wastes of money and payed time for additional trainings.

I am from blue collars. Year ago I applied for management job in small company for relatively small paycheck with ton of responsibilities. Because for me it's an opportunity to get the record in my employment history which looks good and after a year I can increase my price or apply for a position in bigger company.

Career is a long term game and you need a strategy for several turns ahead. Sometimes sacrifice on short distance is required to win on longer.

My general recommendation could cound like: agree on any position which offers you enough money. It can let you win some time. You can work there and look for better options as long as required.

Don't give up, it's only beginning 

3 hours ago, Captain Salty Scribbles said:

Hola, amigo!

I belong to a labor market which is different from yours, so I can't give any bulletproof advise. In my working spheres having education is great but years of practical experience is more valuable. Employers don't want to risk and hire freshmen for bigger price because it's potential wastes of money and payed time for additional trainings.

I am from blue collars. Year ago I applied for management job in small company for relatively small paycheck with ton of responsibilities. Because for me it's an opportunity to get the record in my employment history which looks good and after a year I can increase my price or apply for a position in bigger company.

Career is a long term game and you need a strategy for several turns ahead. Sometimes sacrifice on short distance is required to win on longer.

My general recommendation could cound like: agree on any position which offers you enough money. It can let you win some time. You can work there and look for better options as long as required.

Don't give up, it's only beginning 

Hola amigo!

Thanks for sharing your perspective. It sounds like you've taken a strategic approach to building your career, and I can definitely relate to that. In fact, I’ve been using a similar strategy over the past several jobs, which helped me finally climb into a management position in my last role.

I agree that practical experience often outweighs formal education, especially in roles where hands-on skills are crucial. Like you, I’ve found that taking on positions with lower pay but higher responsibility can be a strategic sacrifice when necessary.

Your advice about accepting a position that offers enough money while keeping an eye out for better opportunities is solid for almost every industry.
 

Sometimes, it’s about securing the present while planning for the future. It’s why I mentioned that I started even applying for blue collar jobs as well. Truth be told, I have even been applying to blue collar jobs as well, for over the past month and nothing. I spoke to more recruiters recently and made changes to my resume several times again. 

Thanks for the encouragement - I'm definitely not giving up. This is just the beginning and I'm ready to keep pushing forward.

*hugs* I hope things get better for you soon, my friend! Hopefully the right opportunity will show up soon!

3 minutes ago, Tacodidra said:

*hugs* I hope things get better for you soon, my friend! Hopefully the right opportunity will show up soon!

Thank you for the kinds words my friend

*BIGGEST FEEL BETTER BESTIE HUGS*  

4 minutes ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

*BIGGEST FEEL BETTER BESTIE HUGS*  

Thank you Bestie, it means a lot. 

You always stay positive and prepared to deal with any situation when writing these, it shows how strong and determinated you are, I really admire it, it's a good incentive for me and other people, stay with a powerful spirit and things will get better for sure! 

Speaking as someone who was also job hunting not that long ago, it feels like employers are wanting entry level employees with more qualifications, taking on more responsibilities, while paying even less money. It's absolutely a brutal time to be trying to get an entry level job right now. If you know anyone working in a company that's hiring that could be your in to try and get an interview at least. Because networking really seems like the only way to actually get your resume seen by a human right now.

Regardless of what happens, you'll figure it out. You'll manage, somehow. Things have ways of working themselves out I've found, even if you don't expect them to. We're nothing if not an adaptable species.

3 hours ago, Starlight Serenade said:

Thank you Bestie, it means a lot. 

You're Welcome, Bestie. 

Man, sorry to hear that. I admit it felt like I was reading someone else typing out my own thoughts. We've talked about this topic before, so yeah, I know that feel, I can totally relate to the things you've mentioned... Therefore, I truly hope, that things will eventually get better for you... 

25 minutes ago, Rikifive said:

Man, sorry to hear that. I admit it felt like I was reading someone else typing out my own thoughts. We've talked about this topic before, so yeah, I know that feel, I can totally relate to the things you've mentioned... Therefore, I truly hope, that things will eventually get better for you... 

Awww thank you Riki! I have a great feeling that we both have bright futures ahead of us!