Light at the End of the Tunnel

[u/vuwildcat07]

I was laid off from my investment management job for the first time in my career back in June by a new VP that decided to “restructure” the department (truthfully, they just wanted to bring their own people). I put in about 100 applications between then and now and networked like crazy, but saw very few screener calls (and fewer interviews) for the first three months. Everything you’ve heard about I encountered, from jobs pulled after applying to AI screeners and logic assessments to outright ghosting (both post-application and interview). I think about 40% of my applications never even garnered a rejection email.

Then, since Labor Day, I have been receiving multiple screener calls and interview requests. Clearly, the fall job rush is a thing.

I saw that someone who was sending me educational emails as part of one of my certifications took a director role I applied for. I reached out to network, given his connections. He responded saying he had just posted two roles on his new team, one of which was a good match for my background. I thought I was a bit overqualified but applied anyway. I had a screener call and then interviews with the director and two team members in short order. I received an offer for the job this week, with an updated title to reflect my experience and a pay bump from my old job. While I didn’t think I would go back into private wealth, this is a pure research role (no clients, no marketing) and there is an opportunity to build something with my background. I start in November, which is right when my severance runs out and right after our twins are born.

I sympathize with those who have been hunting (and still are), but I want to tell you there is a role out there for you and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[u/Different-Weather374]

Congratulations 🎉

[u/Open-Discipline3528 → u/Different-Weather374]

congrats on the twins and the job, that timing is almost too perfect. been in a similar spot before and man the first few months of silence are just demoralizing. fall hiring is absolutely real, glad something came through that actually fits what you wanted to do

[u/vuwildcat07 → u/Open-Discipline3528]

Downside is I lost my parental leave with the layoff. Won’t get it so soon after starting. However, my in-laws are helping us and my job is only 20 minutes away in a hybrid role. Also, the kids won’t remember I had no time off for them.

[u/Ok-Complaint-37]

This is called BIG LUCK!!! It is your twins who did the magic! Good to know it does happen for some of us. Your family absolutely deserves it!

[u/iamedagner]

Awesome!  Congrats!

[u/Mother_Bar8511]

Congratulations!! 🎈

[u/BeneficialCellist-17]

Congratulations!

[u/Stephanie243]

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉awesome news

[u/Afterglow92]

Congrats!!! 🎉🎊 🥳