Recruiters value knowledge and competence, but job seekers lack opportunities
10 posts across 6 communities in the last 30 days; 40% from r/careeradvice.
“I would add here that when you are later in your career and you could make top dollar at some corporate the financial risk is higher. If you are fresh out of Uni you are often at the bottom of the scale so that startup salary isnt that much different (when you raise VC). But…”
“You’re 25. It’s still early. I didn’t truly get a decent career started until I was 28 and didn’t get decent traction until 32. [re: It’s really sad how little opportunities there are for Gen Z]”
“I’m saying the career has ample growth opportunities for those who are ambitious and don’t get complacent in a shit job or shit employer. These guys sell themselves short and make less. Someone can be very smart but be a dumbass in one way”
Several users express frustration that their skills and experience are not being recognized or utilized in the current job market. Despite possessing valuable expertise, they face difficulty securing employment.
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“You’re 25. It’s still early. I didn’t truly get a decent career started until I was 28 and didn’t get decent traction until 32. [re: It’s really sad how little opportunities there are for Gen Z]”
Excellent article. submitted by /u/BeautifulDragonfly12 [link] [comments]
Excellent article. submitted by /u/BeautifulDragonfly12 [link] [comments]
yeah exactly, track record matters way more than the number itself
“I would add here that when you are later in your career and you could make top dollar at some corporate the financial risk is higher. If you are fresh out of Uni you are often at the bottom of the scale so that startup salary isnt that much different (when you raise VC). But later stage founders cant really pay themselves 500k a year as that destroys your runway and is frowned upon by VC (early stage into your company). Which means that earlier on in a companies struggle to PMF you get the feeli”
“It's not about the age; it's about your accomplishments at that age. As long as you are a top performer in your field, age doesn't matter much.”
“I’m saying the career has ample growth opportunities for those who are ambitious and don’t get complacent in a shit job or shit employer. These guys sell themselves short and make less. Someone can be very smart but be a dumbass in one way”
“If you tell based on field of work even better submitted by /u/Starman1709 [link] [comments]”
“I'm a 34 year old with no job. I can fly fucking planes but no one cares until I have 1500 hours”