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Max · 1 Aug 2025
Please refer to my CV
I hate this. I hate life. This. Sucks. I barely even get looked at by employers. All I have ever done in my life is be a Storeperson. LET ME BE MORE THAN THAT. I can't even go studying to be anything better. Society is too expensive to save any money to study. Bullying in school cut me off from opportunities. Finding a different job now feels impossible... I want a job involving animals / something physical. I seriously can't go back to warehouse work. I swear I will absolutely lose my mind. :(
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Kate · 2 Aug 2025
Community Manager & Customer Service
Hey Max, totally get it. It’s such a horrible feeling, especially with all the pressure from everywhere and inflation is wild rn. Maybe something like work experience could help? School is well behind me now, but when I left, I felt like I had to work so hard to get opportunities. Bullying and a few other things, my confidence was rock bottom. I ended up doing 3-4 hours work experience a week, which turned into a job. Took longer than it should have tho :(
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Mel · 17 Aug 2025
Marketing field
Hi Max, sorry to hear what you're going through. It may not feel like it but you're still really young with a lot of opportunities ahead of you. If you haven't already considered this, you could approach your nearest SPCA, council animal shelter or veterinary clinic and ask if they're currently looking for any volunteers to assist with the care of their animals (maybe for a few hours a week). These roles often don't require experience and may lead to a permanent job later on. All the best. ♥
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Anon189305 · 12 Aug 2025
Front Desk Receptionist
It is definitely a very hard market at the moment, and changing careers can be so difficult. You need a plan to move forward. I am sure there are skills from your current CV that are transferable to a new career. You can use AI to review your CV and then ask it to give you the transfereable skills if you are struggling with putting it together. You are NOT alone. I also am looking to move out of admin to a sales role and have had no luck for the last 5 years, but I still apply and still try.
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Sienna · 9 Aug 2025
Hey Max! Work experience is more common when you’re younger, but that shouldn’t stop anyone. I did it at 14 and again at 33. I wanted a career change, but needed to be sure before diving in. So, while still in the job I’d grown to hate, I started a few volunteer hours each week. I loved it, made connections, and it eventually became a job. Not overnight, but I got there in the end.
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Mason · 30 Aug 2025
Volunteer
don’t give up max keep trying!
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Carla · 2 Sep 2025
Packhouse worker
Same with me being a packhouse worker. It was my first job and now no one else outside of packhouse work will hire me cause my “skills don’t match what they’re looking for”
Like how does that mean I can’t do more than that
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Jay · 3 Sep 2025
Finance Business Partner
Hey Max, why not try something on the side on weekends, like pet sitting through Pawshake or helping out at a local shelter? It might be the kind of change you're looking for, and you might actually enjoy it. Plus, pet sitting can pay pretty well too.
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Jamie · 1 Sep 2025
i get what you mean, I'm still in school and looking for a job in my area that is interested in me SUCKS. just remember to keep taking care of yourself ! you're doing great and don't let anyone tell you otherwise ! 🤍
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Andrew · 30 Aug 2025
Parking Warden
Sorry to hear You're struggling finding a Job Max so am I. Have You looked at Voluntary Work know it's not paid but will give You Work experience and may lead to paid job.
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Janez · 15 Sep 2025
Assembly Technician
Please don't give up, Max. I am also at career cross roads so I understand what you're going through. On one of those cross roads, I got interested to start my own dog grooming business, it is quite physical and you need to study practical dog grooming from 5 weeks each block course. I suggest you do at least 2 block courses at Angels grooming academy. I think if you loan for a business fund, you can include in the loan the training course costs. I hope you find what floats your boat!
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