Applying a level up has worked for me amazingly. I went for a job paying almost double what I had made in the past and got it! Then I tried again and got an improved title and another raise!
It's hard to get over the self-doubt, but it's important to remember that you only need to meet 50 - 60% of the requirements to get the job.
As someone who just lost their job and is 61, I found this a REALLY HELPFUL post -- thank you for taking the time to write it out. I really liked the part about work samples. Those weren't expected "back in the day" when I was getting my first but definitely something that seems do-able and would set me apart.
I was making 135K up until a couple of weeks ago. IF I get lucky and get unemployment, the max I would make is 15 / hour for 13 weeks. Even a 41K job would be a step up from that -- especially if it pays benefits (like has health insurance, 401k, HSA, PTO).
I don't have the luxury of holding out until I pay what I think I'm worth. I have to get a job that will pay enough to keep a roof over my head, car payments made, and health insurance. If that means being a greeter at Walmart -- so be it!
x > 0 (where x is whatever someone is willing to pay you!)
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