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Jobs & Careerjusttrying123May 24, 2026
not trying to sound dramatic b…
not trying to sound dramatic but most adults i know seem burned out constantly
morganwritesMost people just want decent coworkers and enough money to relax after work honestly
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I had a gap for family reasons…
I had a gap for family reasons and some health stress. I’m ready to work again, but I’m nervous about interviews.
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I want remote work, but more jobs seem to be hybrid. Should I hold out for fully remote or be flexible?
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RemoteCompetitionRemote jobs get more applicants, so your resume needs to be very targeted. Generic applications disappear fast.
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I had a gap for family reasons…
I had a gap for family reasons and some health stress. I’m ready to work again, but I’m nervous about interviews.
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Jobs & Careerjusttrying123May 24, 2026
not trying to sound dramatic b…
not trying to sound dramatic but most adults i know seem burned out constantly
morganwritesMost people just want decent coworkers and enough money to relax after work honestly
cassieblueI dont hate my job I hate being tired all the time from it
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numbersguyCPAI started in accounting almost ten years ago and my opinion has changed over time. Early on I…
corporateaccountantMy experience has been very different from what I expected in school. Technical skills matter, but communication skills…
RemoteOrHybridJul 27, 2026
I want remote work, but more j…
I want remote work, but more jobs seem to be hybrid. Should I hold out for fully remote or be flexible?
QualityOfLifeDo the commute math. A hybrid job with a short commute may be better than a remote job…
RemoteCompetitionRemote jobs get more applicants, so your resume needs to be very targeted. Generic applications disappear fast.
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numbersguyCPAI started in accounting almost ten years ago and my opinion has changed over time. Early on I…
corporateaccountantMy experience has been very different from what I expected in school. Technical skills matter, but communication skills…
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corporateaccountantMy experience has been very different from what I expected in school. Technical skills matter, but communication skills…
CareerGapNervesJul 26, 2026
I had a gap for family reasons…
I had a gap for family reasons and some health stress. I’m ready to work again, but I’m nervous about interviews.
PracticeAnswerPractice the answer out loud. If you sound comfortable, the interviewer usually moves on faster.
SkillUpdateMention what you did to stay current, even if it was courses, volunteering or freelance work. It shifts…
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corporateaccountantMy experience has been very different from what I expected in school. Technical skills matter, but communication skills…
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numbersguyCPAI started in accounting almost ten years ago and my opinion has changed over time. Early on I…
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