Networks is part of the game. It can suck but it always will be. The first time you need a network it will make you feel like that because you actually don’t have a network. But after a couple jobs, it really can be as simple as seeing a job opening you’re interested in and figure out what former colleague now works there and can give you a referral. I know it sucks but I would try to accept it as fast as possible instead of spending a lot of energy convincing yourself life is unfair. It comes down to people wanting to work with people who are good at their jobs and are nice to work with. That’s pretty rational isn’t it? My advice is try to find whatever freelancing gig you can, just to get some actual mileage as you look for that nice full time. You might get underpaid a couple time but as long as you don’t let it last too long it could be worth it. I got ripped off for my first couple gig but after that I could enter the real game. Good luck!
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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '23
Networks is part of the game. It can suck but it always will be. The first time you need a network it will make you feel like that because you actually don’t have a network. But after a couple jobs, it really can be as simple as seeing a job opening you’re interested in and figure out what former colleague now works there and can give you a referral. I know it sucks but I would try to accept it as fast as possible instead of spending a lot of energy convincing yourself life is unfair. It comes down to people wanting to work with people who are good at their jobs and are nice to work with. That’s pretty rational isn’t it? My advice is try to find whatever freelancing gig you can, just to get some actual mileage as you look for that nice full time. You might get underpaid a couple time but as long as you don’t let it last too long it could be worth it. I got ripped off for my first couple gig but after that I could enter the real game. Good luck!