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Amelia · 13d ago

inCareer advice

I feel trapped in a low-paid service job with exhausting early starts and barely enough hours to survive. I tried studying to break out of it, now I can’t even afford to complete the course. It honestly feels like you need money to stop being broke… and I’m running out of energy trying. If anyone’s been through this and found a way out, I could really use some advice. What should I actually be doing next?

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Larissa · 22d ago

inCareer advice

I left my job end of 2024 due to health reasons. Spent 6 months sorting it out and since been looking for a job. I'm in my early twenties. Yes the market is tough and I've applied for a number of jobs but now it's been suggested to me to do trial work for free to "earn trust". Is that reasonable? Does not having a job for over a year make me less reliable or trustworthy?

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Phoebe · 3d ago

Genuine question. We constantly hear NZ has a doctor/nurse shortage, but I keep seeing stories of qualified people (IMGs, returners, career changers) struggling to get clinical entry points. Is the problem actually funding, supervision capacity, and rigid pathway... rather than a lack of people? what’s your take?

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Anon720155 · 16d ago

inCareer advice

Ethical dilemma alert. A few years ago I employed an old friend in my team (first mistake), but it ended up not working out (underperforming). They left on their own account. Fast forward to now and they're asking me to be a reference. I do want them to help them get a job, but I don't want to lie. What should I do??

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Owen · 21d ago

inFinding a job

The job market is brutal. I’ve applied to roles since October some with zero responses. AI screening systems reject qualified candidates who lack specific keywords, creating a frustrating catch 22. HR gets overwhelmed with applications, so they rely on poorly programmed AI that doesn’t truly understand qualifications. You almost need AI to write your CV/cover letter just to get past AI screening. It feels hopeless when algorithms, not people, decide your fate before anyone reads your application

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Anon479210 · 22d ago

inWork life balance

How are we handling those days you just don’t want to work? If you’re just a bit ‘off do you take a personal day? Do you tell your manager you’re taking a mental health day or just say it’s something like food poisoning?

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Jason · 16d ago

inFinding a job

would be a great idea for employers to email applicants if they have the job or not, I have been in the building industry for 35years but had to retire from putting the tool belt on after 12years off running my own building company, business to project or be a site manager for any company, I have applied a dozen times and have not received a reply back

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Anon211729 · 24d ago

inCareer advice

Should I go back to my old employer? A year go I left a job at a company I liked but where there wasn't any career progression. That company recently acquired another one and now my old boss has reached out with an offer for a more senior role. I like my current job, but I do miss the culture of the old place. The salaries are similar. what would you do? Hs anyone gone back to a former workplace who can share their experience?

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SEEK Admin · 10d ago

inCareer advice

When was the last time you checked what your role actually pays right now? And be honest - what made you look? 👀 If you’re curious, you can explore current salary ranges by role and location here: https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/explore-salaries

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Anon452313 · 16d ago

inCareer advice

My manager frequently assigns me minor administrative tasks that could easily be completed by her, yet she chooses to email them to me for completion when I return to work. Examples include printing a contractor list or saving contact numbers to the office phone. Is this considered normal management practice?