Hey Abdul, I'm 27 and just got into Universtiy of London BScCS. I'm unemployed as well and I was very fortunate to experience a full-time job at 24 years old before I got laid off in August. Don't give up Abdul, I emphasize with you because I am in the same position but without a degree from a university yet. I admire your courage to talk in front of the camera too. I have been thinking of doing the same, but I sometimes fear criticism too much from people I am close with.
Hey Erick, congratulations on getting into University! 🙌 I appreciate you sharing your journey of being unemployed, and sorry to hear that you got laid off :( With regards to filming, as long as you don't tell them, it should give you a chance to get more confidence and exposure to it. However, the fear of criticism is a normal thing, and something that you'll have to overcome at some point - I hope this helps
Somehow this pop up in my recommendation and I feel like we are in very similar in situation. I'm graduating soon with bs degree with no experience or job coming my way. Definitely feel anxious about my future with only one semester left. But I always believe that things will eventually come around and great opportunities will appear. So all the best to both of us. Really appreciate the honesty here and glad that you have a supportive family.
I completely understand how you are feeling. All I will say is be proactive and persistent and ask for opportunities with no shame. You are still young and have so many years ahead of you. Get out there and!!!
I'm in the same situation, man. I have 2 masters degrees from top universities, distinctions in both... but I have been unemployed since 2022. Not for lack of trying. In fact I haven't stopped trying. I churn out hundreds and hundreds of applications. I've managed to get a few interviews, but it always ends with me being ghosted, or there's some reason on their end that means they can't or won't hire me. It seems I keep almost making it then something always seems to go wrong last minute on their end, or I'm the runner up. I don't get it. I did exactly what I was told to do. I stayed in school. I got a degree. I upheld my end of what I was meant to do, yet it's gotten me nowhere. I even got a second degree. But still I am unemployed. The job market is honestly fucked at the moment.
I am sorry to hear your experience, you are not alone in this - indeed the market is tough, and I wonder myself when the barrier to entry will lower so people like us can get into a job soon. I can only say to keep positive and do what you are doing, the hard work will pay off hopefully. We got this 💪
@@AbdulQMirza I'm done waiting for it to lower. But what I am beginning to realise is that churning out hundreds of applications is a colossal waste of time. It's time to change tactic and build a network all by myself. Madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome, and I feel that's what I've been doing.
You are actually right, I recently decided to stop applying to jobs as well since I felt I am not job ready, and steer my efforts to more lower level/apprenticeships that will be willing to accept me. If you are looking to get into a field that has lots of apprenticeships, consider going through that route. I wish you the best of luck bro 👍
I am nearly turning 29 and totally in the same boat right now. Got laid off from a LOT of jobs in the past so it really feels demotivating in a lot of ways
Hey dont give up. I stayed in schooling until I was 30. Got my first (crappy) job in the field as a 30 y.o. I didnt get a good full time job until I was like 33. When you are 25-6, you feel behind but you dont see how young you trully are and how much time you still have :)
Thanks for sharing your story, I hope you are doing much better now. You are right, I just need to use this time as best as I can and make the most of it
Personally, beside all the job hunting, I would advise you to start freelancing & looking out for clients since you know quite a few programming languages. This might pay off by either actually making a decent amount, almost like a salary, or at least getting some experience to show off in your resume. In general, starting a business would be a great idea; register an LTD, and you can even show that in your resume as work experience for a company.
Freelancing is a great way to build up experience, plus I agree with having some sort of business on the side or something that can make money whilst having a day job. Thanks for watching 🙌
Covid fucked my last years in college as well, but after some years ended up getting a job, it was way harder than I thought it would be, also in the tech sector these last couple of months you can only get an interview if you know somebody in the company
I'm also in same situation. Currently jobless for 2 yrs. I tried but got rejected like 12 - 14 times. My self confidence is gone. Surrounded by Toxic people, environment is degrading and my mind is lost. Life seems purposeless.
Don't worry, you have a supportive community here :) If you need someone to talk with, I'm here. You got this 👍 P.s. I liked your comment because I appreciate your thoughts
After seeing how you express your situation, it tells me that you will find something, even if it takes time, so keep at it! Also thank you for talking about this, we live in different countries and I can tell you that it really resonated how similar the experience is. It has become a really isolating process to me since all of my friends are doing exceptionally well regarding jobs that I don't even know what to talk about, so thank you for making it feel less of a burden to carry alone.
You're very welcome, glad to know that I resonated with you. Try not to compare yourself with others too much, you are on your own journey, and though it will take hard work, just know it will be worth it eventually - keep going, you got this 🙌
I don't blame you because I feel like that somedays myself. Just take small steps and start with something you enjoy, then take it from there. Good luck to you 🙌
I'm on the same boat: 26, looking for a job, used to work temporary as a nurse during the pandemic, and then from 2022 I've become jobless for over 2 years deciding where to go, now I decided to be a Frontend Developer, but marketing is harder these days to get hired even without a Degree. As my mom thinks I don't do enough (in which I do every single day), I feel pressured over her anxiety because I also had episodes of sadness, worry, crying due to the unemployment and I hate to see my mom comparing to me and my brother or someone else because I don't want any extra pressure. I know it hurts when unemployed so long, but it does matter that there's time left to recover from that. I don't even own a work book. Life's tough sometimes.
I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing that lately :( I do think that you can make the most of your situation while being unemployed, and that's totally the best you can do - unfortunately you can't control how others think, but you can control how you deal with the situation. I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for watching
I'm in the same situation and it sucks... I graduated with a master's in computer science this year in March, and I haven't gotten any interviews since. I've been applying, updating my resume every now and then but still no luck. I've been trying to make the best out of my time though like trying new hobbies, trying to get better at different sports. But more importantly are chores that my parents used to do for me ( cooking, laundry, cleaning, taking out trash and recycling, etc). I figured that I'll need to know these things when I move out, so I might as well use the time I have now to be productive. I guess that even though I'm jobless, doing these chores makes me feel more like an adult lol.
I am sorry to hear that, but I think it's great that you are spending your time to learn some new skills, even if they seem basic, as they will carry you throughout your life. I think the chores are a great one! I hope your situation gets better soon, just keep trying different things. Thanks so much for watching 🙌
Hi Abdul, i'm in almost the same situation as you, the only difference is that i got a job early, but i've been laid off in September and since then, i couldn't get another job. Hope the best to us.
Hey Daniel, I am sorry to hear that :( But the good thing is that you have some experience to take away from it 👍 Thanks for watching, I wish you the best!
Hey Abdul thanks for sharing your experiences, it’s nice hearing from real, relatable people. Not to say other TH-camrs aren’t genuine, but sometimes it feels like pandering with all the buzz words and clickbait. Also recently unemployed at 26 because I just quit my last job. I also did BME in college, worked in the field for a bit before switching to web development. Did it for the last 2 years, even working remotely, but finally left because I simply wasn’t happy with that job. You are not your career, and getting a job should not be the ultimate goal, I hate late stage capitalism. Saying this partly also for myself, as you said being jobless is not easy and it’s been taxing on my mental health too. But there are things to be grateful for every day, I appreciate your humble and positive outlook. Keep at it man!
Hey Ethan, thanks for sharing your thoughts, looks like we have something in common haha! I agree, while a career is important, it shouldn't drain you of your life, which happens to be the case for a lot of people. Well, I am curious as to how you landed a web development role - feel free to message me on my Instagram. I appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching 🙌
Same . I’m 27 and never had a full time job but I was able to build around 2 years of internship experiences. Unfortunately even with this this job market it’s still tough to get a position
I can't believe that you are struggling even after having some experience from internships - it really is difficult! I just hope that we can manage to get into a role soon enough
Don't give up. I am 25, just 1 year younger, and in the same situation - I did not even get a STEM or a lucrative niche humanities/social sciences degree so it's much harder for me. The job market is shit - it's not your fault. Keep your head up bud
SIMILAR FEELINGS. not gotten morethan 1 interview after applying over 500 software developer jobs .. almost 2 years of unemployment. makes me feel my computer engineering degree was a waste.. Started my web design agency and its been hard to land a client, spend money on ads nothing. I don't even know what i'm gonna do when my little savings runs out..
I got a electrical engineering degree and no intern. Not till 27 did i get a job in engineering and have been working in the industry since. It was a hard time in my life but now got money stacked up because the risks i learned from no job.
Hey dude Just a little advice I can impart on you from being in similar situation 10 years ago. I suggest working in a retail (don't put your degree on there otherwise you will get rejected) job part time and earn money to pursue a hobby in some sort of fighting arts. You will socialise more, and will develop a killer instinct to nail an interview and a job. And plus your confidence will shoot after 6 months when you notice your progress. Do this on top of your tech pursuits also. And make sure your CV looks professional and make it very presentable
@@AbdulQMirza Welcome dude, doing your TH-cam channel and your creativeness means you definitely are going to do well when the opportunity comes. You just need to get a job ideally that is customer facing so you can use it to pivot to your next opportunity in the mean time. Best of luck and message if you need further advice
I'm 34 years old: unemployed, single and have a health issue. But there are also good things in my life: I have some money, certain skills and options. It's the Yin and Yang of life.
It's ok to be unemployed at 26. It's expected. Just depends on what you're doing while unemployed. Are you building skills, in grad school, etc? Just want to do something to make it look like you were actively developing yourself over the years.
I appreciate the kind words, yeah I am trying to use this time now to learn some new skills and focus on other things alongside finding a job. Gotta make the most of my situation
What fixed my sleep schedule was 1. Set alarm for the same time every day (even weekends!) 2. Go to sleep when you're tired. It's important to pay attention to this feeling, especially when looking into a screen in the evening
Hey, great video, it just showed up in my recommendations and your insights are interesting ^^ It is interesting to hear about the experience in other countries. My roommate is currently searching for a tech job and I am glad that he is getting support from the state like you.I hope you can find a job soon that fulfills your needs! Greetings from Germany :)
To sleep early. Just wake up 15 minutes earlier every day. It will be gradual and painless. Low light in the evening and much light in the morning etc.
This video is super interesting The video quality is great, the text, the visuals, you have good light, editing, etc etc. Quality is surprisingly on the level. You clearly live in a nice place and have money for the multi light source setup and decent camera. The fitness shot. You asked someone to film yourself doing the exercise which demands decent social skills. And looking on your muscles you have money for the decent protein source You have enough of: - introspection - money - social skills - intellect - time But yet no job. That is a wired situation to be it. Or am I dreaming? Anyway, I'm a senior software developer. Can I somehow help you? Like, I can answer your questions on the topic. I've conducted hundreds of interviews during my career.
The job market during and post covid for new grads is pretty rough accross the board, a lot of companies downsized over covid and the companies growing back has new grads with little to no experience having built up numbers competing with those who lost their job over covid period and have experience still
One thing is you said you’re trying to push more into tech but I don’t recall what technologies you prefer to work with, what industries you would like to be a part of and most importantly what niche in tech do you want to build a career in. I say this because eventually you’re going to end up building a career in one domain. Whether that be software engineering, cloud computing, data science/analytics etc. Following that it splits into several more categories. For example software engineering can be split into front end, back end, full stack, iOS/android dev etc. Cloud engineering encompasses cloud, devops, SRE, infrastructure, security engineering etc. I mentioned technologies because every company uses different technologies and so becoming very knowledgeable about those high in demand technologies that many companies use puts you at an advantage. You should only be focused on providing value to these companies based on the jobs you are applying to and you do that by possessing a good foundation both with knowledge, certs and projects. Cause you could spend your time doing other hobbies but the goal is clear as day and that’s to get that tech job. Also be open to take roles outside of London and you would have a better chance at getting more interviews especially if you show great enthusiasm to move to that location.
I’m 26 as well and just like you I had no idea what I should do. Studied computer engineering I did a few internships such as ui/ux and an energy auditing internship. However what really set the stage was a devops engineering internship and that kind of set the stage for where my domain was and that’s cloud engineering. Another friend of mine knew exactly what he wanted in college and that was to be a quant dev. However he knew the skills which were required, a strong foundation in c++, pandas, sql, knowledge of stochastic calculus. He didn’t start off working as a quant dev, he just focused on becoming an excellent c++ developer and slowly picked up more technologies on the way.
Thanks a lot for the in-depth comment. I have been a bit over the place, I have been trying to get into software engineering but have also been doing web development, so my tech stack covers more breadth than depth. I have been trying to show potential employers that I know a range of languages and am open to learning more. But seems like from what you are saying, I should niche down and focus on a few technologies to stand out and show expertise in these areas instead. I appreciate the thought you put into this. Glad to know that you and your friend have been seeing progress with your approach! 👍
@@AbdulQMirza Definitely focus on a few set of technologies you think you like and feel shows real promise. Really look into the type of jobs you feel are said "dream jobs". Also there is nothing wrong with not pursing tech. Sometimes focusing on a career that you feel some level of passion about goes a long way because you will put in countless hours into building your skills and growing your education no matter what you do. A lot of people feel tech is the only lucrative career that provides a stable living. Really if you are not a great engineer or can't pick up knowledge quickly, some people never get promoted or recommended for better roles. Definitely though if you are trying to break into tech, you have to work like you're already in tech. You should honestly be studying and learning 10+ hours a day, 5 days a week. Do your daily workouts in the morning or in the evening but everyday you got to do work towards the goals. You got this 🦾
I appreciate the detail that you have provided - I did consider maybe tech wasn't for me, but I realised that I don't have as much interest in anything else aside tech. However I am open to pursuing other opportunities if they present themselves. Recently, I was accepted into a tech academy, so I hope that through their training and recruitment, I can land a role. Thanks again for your insights 🙌
keep uploading videos bro whatever content it might be it doesnt matter as long as u create and share specific knowledge to the platform, I will assume you will make it I have lived in 5 countries did 5 months fast food job in Netherlands 6 months Package corrier job in Netherlands saved some money made some money in crypto blow up in Thailand, don't overstay in London go somewhere else to have different type of feedback i used to work 15 hrs a day in a labour job. It is okay to do so your video editing skills are nice. just keep uploading..
Hey Abdul First the video quality and thumbnail is amazing. Second i knew you studied engineering before you even said it hahaha engineering is done mate unless you wanna slave away as a faceless employee in a company that may replace you. Also never compare yourself to others man. Never regret anything man. Keep up the youtube gig and you might actually make a great thing.
Brother at least you live in London with opportunities there , I am finishing my degree at 25 after 8 years (A lot of things happend in these 8 Years ) of going to University ( Informatics Engineering Specialization of Software Engineering ) and now I am going through the market and it's disaster ... also sometimes I am thinking to do a Car mechanic school or something else I don't know ... I live in Greece and also the economic situation it's not the best ...
You got a great degree! Hopefully there will be opportunities for you in Greece, if not, maybe you could relocate or do some online work for companies around the world? I wish you the best 👍
Young man, there is a ton of opportunities out there. You are fighting to get a job in a changing downsizing industry. We don't need system engineers or IT people. There are many unemployed. You could become a policeman, fireman, go into healthcare which will grow as the population ages. You could go into the military as an officer. McDonalds promotes from within and if you are savvy in business and work hard, manage people, you can eventually own a McDonalds and be set for life. You need to rethink working for someone else that will lay you off in a heartbeat. I was in IT for 37 years and after being laid off in 2012 at age 60 for the third time, I retired. The older you get, the less opportunities will come your way in tech. Don't waste time, choose a new direction. They all can be rewarding and needed.
Thank you very much for watching and giving me your insights. I have kept my mind open to other opportunities should they be suitable and appear - since I know if I don't get a job in tech after a while, it might be time to look elsewhere. I appreciate you letting me know that there are other rewarding professions aside tech. I hope your retirement is going well 👍
@@AbdulQMirza If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't go into It. Worked a lot of hours and on call 24 x 7. Plus working on holidays and weekends to install software and fix data gets old. Nope, I would be a owner of 2 or 3 McDonalds and a millionaire many time over. IT people are an expense, not a profit center. Plus not protected by unions in most jobs. I sounded harsh in my first response, but there are better jobs then sitting in front of a computer.
I appreciate you sharing your experience more with me, and unfortunately it was difficult for you. I will see how things go in the near future, and if I need to make a change to my career path, then I will be open for other options. Nw, the first response was fine :)
I’ll be graduating with chemistry degree in November , i did 3 funded project like making biodegradable plastic or enzyme production etc and won quite a lot of scientific paper/essay competition as Well taking role as laboratory assistant, but somehow i feel like im lacking even tho i understand i shouldnt’ do that, graduating is really scary :”)
Yeah being a graduate nowadays is not easy. Jobs seem to really want someone who has done a lot, but you have a better start than I have which is great, so hopefully something comes soon for you! 👍
Maybe you can start giving tuitions for highschool students or early university students from the subjects you were good at. It could bring you quick cash.
Maybe get into teaching, a lot of subjects have bursaries especially in. Science and Maths. I graduated the year before you with a 2:2 and have been teaching now for 2 years! Inshallah it all works out for you, but it is definitely something to consider and in the mean time maybe apply for grad roles? - One of my co-worker who is a grad engineer has been doing this
Yeah, I actually applied to grad jobs this week so let's see how that goes. With regards to teaching, I will have a think about it since it is a bit detached from my career path. I appreciate your insights and InshAllah things work out 🙌
I am doing great, I hope you are too. Unfortunately, I am still in the same position as before :( But I do hope that something works out for anyone in this position
Great video. Very genuine and much more representative of post graduates than all the fake billionaire 20year olds out there. Maybe TH-cam will be your first full time job?
@@AbdulQMirza Many folks be doing basic web dev these days, the market is saturated there .Along with solidifying the understanding of your present tech stack as an add-on learn go-language, software testing(Automation + Manual) , there's plenty of free resources available on youtube itself to learn
Bro I lost trust on the corporate world anywhere in the world I was about to start my dream career in Tech in 2024 and loyalty is a thing of past now even if I get into a big tech company I will always remember and stay in fear of loosing jobs how these tech companies so easily let go people between 2022-2024 I just want to make money asap and start something of my own
Interesting insight; however I do believe that if you keep learning and furthering yourself in your job, then you will become harder to replace. And yeah start something on the side cause it will help
I am sorry to hear that :( It really isn't easy finding a new role in tech, but keep trying, at least you are gaining some experience and making some money
Your phone seems ok, even if you get a job you dont need to buy a new one till it breaks ,put a new case on it, . Also try learning go-lang, software testing (manual + Automated) ,they will fetch you more jobs . Also are you from Punjab, Pakistan ?
i had no career until age 32. im rooting for you
Thank you so much! Have you got a job now? I hope your situation is much better now 👍
Don’t give up. Was in your spot when I was your age 10 years ago. Something will land if you stay positive and upskill where you can.
Thank you so much for the kind words, glad to know things worked out for you in the end. Yep, just gotta keep positive 🙌
Hey Abdul, I'm 27 and just got into Universtiy of London BScCS. I'm unemployed as well and I was very fortunate to experience a full-time job at 24 years old before I got laid off in August. Don't give up Abdul, I emphasize with you because I am in the same position but without a degree from a university yet. I admire your courage to talk in front of the camera too. I have been thinking of doing the same, but I sometimes fear criticism too much from people I am close with.
Hey Erick, congratulations on getting into University! 🙌 I appreciate you sharing your journey of being unemployed, and sorry to hear that you got laid off :(
With regards to filming, as long as you don't tell them, it should give you a chance to get more confidence and exposure to it. However, the fear of criticism is a normal thing, and something that you'll have to overcome at some point - I hope this helps
@@AbdulQMirza Thanks Abdul. Thanks for responding to my comment.
Somehow this pop up in my recommendation and I feel like we are in very similar in situation. I'm graduating soon with bs degree with no experience or job coming my way. Definitely feel anxious about my future with only one semester left. But I always believe that things will eventually come around and great opportunities will appear. So all the best to both of us. Really appreciate the honesty here and glad that you have a supportive family.
Don't worry, as long as we work hard, good things will happen - thanks for your kind words, good luck to you as well :)
I watched this video and thought it was from a channel with 100k subscribers, your video is great!! I really like your honesty as well
Thanks so much for watching, it means a lot!
I completely understand how you are feeling. All I will say is be proactive and persistent and ask for opportunities with no shame. You are still young and have so many years ahead of you. Get out there and!!!
Thank you for your advice, all I can do now is keep moving forward. I appreciate you supporting me! 🙌
I'm in the same situation, man. I have 2 masters degrees from top universities, distinctions in both... but I have been unemployed since 2022. Not for lack of trying. In fact I haven't stopped trying. I churn out hundreds and hundreds of applications. I've managed to get a few interviews, but it always ends with me being ghosted, or there's some reason on their end that means they can't or won't hire me. It seems I keep almost making it then something always seems to go wrong last minute on their end, or I'm the runner up. I don't get it. I did exactly what I was told to do. I stayed in school. I got a degree. I upheld my end of what I was meant to do, yet it's gotten me nowhere. I even got a second degree. But still I am unemployed. The job market is honestly fucked at the moment.
I am sorry to hear your experience, you are not alone in this - indeed the market is tough, and I wonder myself when the barrier to entry will lower so people like us can get into a job soon. I can only say to keep positive and do what you are doing, the hard work will pay off hopefully. We got this 💪
@@AbdulQMirza I'm done waiting for it to lower. But what I am beginning to realise is that churning out hundreds of applications is a colossal waste of time. It's time to change tactic and build a network all by myself. Madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome, and I feel that's what I've been doing.
You are actually right, I recently decided to stop applying to jobs as well since I felt I am not job ready, and steer my efforts to more lower level/apprenticeships that will be willing to accept me. If you are looking to get into a field that has lots of apprenticeships, consider going through that route. I wish you the best of luck bro 👍
Oh my god your are describing my situation exactly, hope you success bro ❤@@Lefty7788tinkatolli
I am nearly turning 29 and totally in the same boat right now. Got laid off from a LOT of jobs in the past so it really feels demotivating in a lot of ways
I am very sorry to hear you went through all that. We'll make it through just keep your chin up 😊
My father is Egyptian. I never felt the pressures of the job market.
@@AngelaVlahoswhat does being Egyptian have to do with the job market
Hey dont give up. I stayed in schooling until I was 30. Got my first (crappy) job in the field as a 30 y.o. I didnt get a good full time job until I was like 33. When you are 25-6, you feel behind but you dont see how young you trully are and how much time you still have :)
Thanks for sharing your story, I hope you are doing much better now. You are right, I just need to use this time as best as I can and make the most of it
Personally, beside all the job hunting, I would advise you to start freelancing & looking out for clients since you know quite a few programming languages. This might pay off by either actually making a decent amount, almost like a salary, or at least getting some experience to show off in your resume. In general, starting a business would be a great idea; register an LTD, and you can even show that in your resume as work experience for a company.
Freelancing is a great way to build up experience, plus I agree with having some sort of business on the side or something that can make money whilst having a day job. Thanks for watching 🙌
Covid fucked my last years in college as well, but after some years ended up getting a job, it was way harder than I thought it would be, also in the tech sector these last couple of months you can only get an interview if you know somebody in the company
I'm glad to know you have a job now, some things just take a lot of time, but are worth it in the end. Thanks for your insight 🙌
I am 26 too similar mistakes. Keep going we've got this. I have subscribed too
That's the spirit, we got this 👍 Thanks for joining the community!
I have been in your shoes too. Dont give up making the best of the time you have to search for a new job. Good luck!
Yeah, making the most of the time while being unemployed is very important - thanks for sharing! 👍
I'm also in same situation. Currently jobless for 2 yrs. I tried but got rejected like 12 - 14 times. My self confidence is gone. Surrounded by Toxic people, environment is degrading and my mind is lost. Life seems purposeless.
Don't worry, you have a supportive community here :) If you need someone to talk with, I'm here. You got this 👍
P.s. I liked your comment because I appreciate your thoughts
@@AbdulQMirza thank u so much. It means a lot to me. May u get millions of subscribers in future.
Thank you so much, and no problem! Welcome to the community 🙌
After seeing how you express your situation, it tells me that you will find something, even if it takes time, so keep at it! Also thank you for talking about this, we live in different countries and I can tell you that it really resonated how similar the experience is. It has become a really isolating process to me since all of my friends are doing exceptionally well regarding jobs that I don't even know what to talk about, so thank you for making it feel less of a burden to carry alone.
You're very welcome, glad to know that I resonated with you. Try not to compare yourself with others too much, you are on your own journey, and though it will take hard work, just know it will be worth it eventually - keep going, you got this 🙌
i am 25 with a computer science degree i also share the same story , my mental health is fucked up . I don't wanna do anything
I don't blame you because I feel like that somedays myself. Just take small steps and start with something you enjoy, then take it from there. Good luck to you 🙌
I'm on the same boat: 26, looking for a job, used to work temporary as a nurse during the pandemic, and then from 2022 I've become jobless for over 2 years deciding where to go, now I decided to be a Frontend Developer, but marketing is harder these days to get hired even without a Degree. As my mom thinks I don't do enough (in which I do every single day), I feel pressured over her anxiety because I also had episodes of sadness, worry, crying due to the unemployment and I hate to see my mom comparing to me and my brother or someone else because I don't want any extra pressure. I know it hurts when unemployed so long, but it does matter that there's time left to recover from that. I don't even own a work book. Life's tough sometimes.
I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing that lately :( I do think that you can make the most of your situation while being unemployed, and that's totally the best you can do - unfortunately you can't control how others think, but you can control how you deal with the situation. I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for watching
thanks for sharing this and your story! and i agree with what you said - you have soooo much time to turn things around! 👏🏼🎉
Thanks so much for watching, and glad you agree 🙌 Let's see what I can do!
I'm in the same situation and it sucks... I graduated with a master's in computer science this year in March, and I haven't gotten any interviews since. I've been applying, updating my resume every now and then but still no luck.
I've been trying to make the best out of my time though like trying new hobbies, trying to get better at different sports. But more importantly are chores that my parents used to do for me ( cooking, laundry, cleaning, taking out trash and recycling, etc). I figured that I'll need to know these things when I move out, so I might as well use the time I have now to be productive. I guess that even though I'm jobless, doing these chores makes me feel more like an adult lol.
I am sorry to hear that, but I think it's great that you are spending your time to learn some new skills, even if they seem basic, as they will carry you throughout your life. I think the chores are a great one! I hope your situation gets better soon, just keep trying different things. Thanks so much for watching 🙌
Hi Abdul, i'm in almost the same situation as you, the only difference is that i got a job early, but i've been laid off in September and since then, i couldn't get another job.
Hope the best to us.
Hey Daniel, I am sorry to hear that :( But the good thing is that you have some experience to take away from it 👍 Thanks for watching, I wish you the best!
Hey Abdul thanks for sharing your experiences, it’s nice hearing from real, relatable people. Not to say other TH-camrs aren’t genuine, but sometimes it feels like pandering with all the buzz words and clickbait.
Also recently unemployed at 26 because I just quit my last job. I also did BME in college, worked in the field for a bit before switching to web development. Did it for the last 2 years, even working remotely, but finally left because I simply wasn’t happy with that job.
You are not your career, and getting a job should not be the ultimate goal, I hate late stage capitalism. Saying this partly also for myself, as you said being jobless is not easy and it’s been taxing on my mental health too. But there are things to be grateful for every day, I appreciate your humble and positive outlook. Keep at it man!
Hey Ethan, thanks for sharing your thoughts, looks like we have something in common haha! I agree, while a career is important, it shouldn't drain you of your life, which happens to be the case for a lot of people. Well, I am curious as to how you landed a web development role - feel free to message me on my Instagram. I appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching 🙌
Amazing portfolio, mate! I wish you all the best on your journey. You've handled this so well.
I appreciate your kind words, just need to make this situation count soon enough
Same . I’m 27 and never had a full time job but I was able to build around 2 years of internship experiences. Unfortunately even with this this job market it’s still tough to get a position
I can't believe that you are struggling even after having some experience from internships - it really is difficult! I just hope that we can manage to get into a role soon enough
It is hard to own up to things done in the past
Hope that you find a job soon.
I am also facing the same issue I am also 26
Wishing you all the best❤
Owning up to your mistakes is the first step towards improvement
I appreciate the kind words Noman 👍 I hope your situation gets better as well
Don't give up. I am 25, just 1 year younger, and in the same situation - I did not even get a STEM or a lucrative niche humanities/social sciences degree so it's much harder for me. The job market is shit - it's not your fault. Keep your head up bud
We just gotta keep trying until a path opens up. Hopefully your niche won't have an effect for you to get further - I wish you the best of luck
Good luck Abdul! You got this!
Thank you so much for your support! 🙌
I'm 26, have a business degree, my family also told me to focus on getting high grades, also really introverted and was lazy, same situation as you.
How are you doing now? Don't worry, by staying positive, we will hopefully get through this 🙌
SIMILAR FEELINGS. not gotten morethan 1 interview after applying over 500 software developer jobs .. almost 2 years of unemployment. makes me feel my computer engineering degree was a waste.. Started my web design agency and its been hard to land a client, spend money on ads nothing. I don't even know what i'm gonna do when my little savings runs out..
For now, I would say try a different approach, and do what you can to save money, cause you will need that to survive. I wish you luck! 🙌
I got a electrical engineering degree and no intern. Not till 27 did i get a job in engineering and have been working in the industry since. It was a hard time in my life but now got money stacked up because the risks i learned from no job.
I am glad to hear you got into the industry - you'd know that being unemployed can be pretty tough, but keep up with the great work 👍
Hey dude
Just a little advice I can impart on you from being in similar situation 10 years ago.
I suggest working in a retail (don't put your degree on there otherwise you will get rejected) job part time and earn money to pursue a hobby in some sort of fighting arts. You will socialise more, and will develop a killer instinct to nail an interview and a job. And plus your confidence will shoot after 6 months when you notice your progress.
Do this on top of your tech pursuits also.
And make sure your CV looks professional and make it very presentable
This is very unique advice, I appreciate you taking out the time to tell me. Thanks for the tips and for watching 🙌
@@AbdulQMirza Welcome dude, doing your TH-cam channel and your creativeness means you definitely are going to do well when the opportunity comes.
You just need to get a job ideally that is customer facing so you can use it to pivot to your next opportunity in the mean time. Best of luck and message if you need further advice
Could we connect on LinkedIn? I left my profile in the description, that way it will be easier to ask you, thanks
Love your story, I can relate! Your perspective is right on, keep going!
Thanks a lot for watching Steve! Looks like we just need to keep trying 👍
I understand you. You should take any opportunity to work, no matter what. Anything is better than nothing.
You're right about that, might be time to pick up some TA roles since finances are quite dire at the moment
I'm 34 years old: unemployed, single and have a health issue. But there are also good things in my life: I have some money, certain skills and options. It's the Yin and Yang of life.
I am sorry to hear that - but you are absolutely right, you have to look at the positives you have in your life and make the most of them 🙌
It's ok to be unemployed at 26. It's expected. Just depends on what you're doing while unemployed. Are you building skills, in grad school, etc? Just want to do something to make it look like you were actively developing yourself over the years.
I appreciate the kind words, yeah I am trying to use this time now to learn some new skills and focus on other things alongside finding a job. Gotta make the most of my situation
this video is really good and useful good luck for your life
Thanks so much for watching :) Good luck to you too 👍
You just getting started. Im 38 and I am the same boat as you. Everything is temporary. Good or Bad.
I appreciate it, you are right, hopefully this phase will end soon in a good way, for you as well 🙌
I had no career until 38. It sucks knowing I would have been financially independent by now.
What fixed my sleep schedule was
1. Set alarm for the same time every day (even weekends!)
2. Go to sleep when you're tired. It's important to pay attention to this feeling, especially when looking into a screen in the evening
Thanks a lot for sharing this Dani! Definitely need to sort out my sleeping schedule 😅
Hey, great video, it just showed up in my recommendations and your insights are interesting ^^ It is interesting to hear about the experience in other countries. My roommate is currently searching for a tech job and I am glad that he is getting support from the state like you.I hope you can find a job soon that fulfills your needs! Greetings from Germany :)
I appreciate you for watching, hopefully things work out for your roommate 👍 Greetings to you from the UK :)
To sleep early. Just wake up 15 minutes earlier every day. It will be gradual and painless. Low light in the evening and much light in the morning etc.
Just stay calm and persevere.
Have to keep moving 💪
33 and jobless. You're not alone
Thanks for sharing with me, I hope your situation gets better 🙌
This video is super interesting
The video quality is great, the text, the visuals, you have good light, editing, etc etc. Quality is surprisingly on the level.
You clearly live in a nice place and have money for the multi light source setup and decent camera.
The fitness shot. You asked someone to film yourself doing the exercise which demands decent social skills.
And looking on your muscles you have money for the decent protein source
You have enough of:
- introspection
- money
- social skills
- intellect
- time
But yet no job.
That is a wired situation to be it. Or am I dreaming?
Anyway, I'm a senior software developer. Can I somehow help you? Like, I can answer your questions on the topic. I've conducted hundreds of interviews during my career.
The job market during and post covid for new grads is pretty rough accross the board, a lot of companies downsized over covid and the companies growing back has new grads with little to no experience having built up numbers competing with those who lost their job over covid period and have experience still
Thank you very much for your insight. Could we possibly connect on LinkedIn? I have some questions I would like to ask you on there
Once work starts you will fall asleep automatically
One thing is you said you’re trying to push more into tech but I don’t recall what technologies you prefer to work with, what industries you would like to be a part of and most importantly what niche in tech do you want to build a career in. I say this because eventually you’re going to end up building a career in one domain. Whether that be software engineering, cloud computing, data science/analytics etc. Following that it splits into several more categories. For example software engineering can be split into front end, back end, full stack, iOS/android dev etc. Cloud engineering encompasses cloud, devops, SRE, infrastructure, security engineering etc. I mentioned technologies because every company uses different technologies and so becoming very knowledgeable about those high in demand technologies that many companies use puts you at an advantage. You should only be focused on providing value to these companies based on the jobs you are applying to and you do that by possessing a good foundation both with knowledge, certs and projects. Cause you could spend your time doing other hobbies but the goal is clear as day and that’s to get that tech job. Also be open to take roles outside of London and you would have a better chance at getting more interviews especially if you show great enthusiasm to move to that location.
I’m 26 as well and just like you I had no idea what I should do. Studied computer engineering I did a few internships such as ui/ux and an energy auditing internship. However what really set the stage was a devops engineering internship and that kind of set the stage for where my domain was and that’s cloud engineering. Another friend of mine knew exactly what he wanted in college and that was to be a quant dev. However he knew the skills which were required, a strong foundation in c++, pandas, sql, knowledge of stochastic calculus. He didn’t start off working as a quant dev, he just focused on becoming an excellent c++ developer and slowly picked up more technologies on the way.
Thanks a lot for the in-depth comment. I have been a bit over the place, I have been trying to get into software engineering but have also been doing web development, so my tech stack covers more breadth than depth. I have been trying to show potential employers that I know a range of languages and am open to learning more. But seems like from what you are saying, I should niche down and focus on a few technologies to stand out and show expertise in these areas instead. I appreciate the thought you put into this. Glad to know that you and your friend have been seeing progress with your approach! 👍
@@AbdulQMirza Definitely focus on a few set of technologies you think you like and feel shows real promise. Really look into the type of jobs you feel are said "dream jobs". Also there is nothing wrong with not pursing tech. Sometimes focusing on a career that you feel some level of passion about goes a long way because you will put in countless hours into building your skills and growing your education no matter what you do. A lot of people feel tech is the only lucrative career that provides a stable living. Really if you are not a great engineer or can't pick up knowledge quickly, some people never get promoted or recommended for better roles. Definitely though if you are trying to break into tech, you have to work like you're already in tech. You should honestly be studying and learning 10+ hours a day, 5 days a week. Do your daily workouts in the morning or in the evening but everyday you got to do work towards the goals. You got this 🦾
I appreciate the detail that you have provided - I did consider maybe tech wasn't for me, but I realised that I don't have as much interest in anything else aside tech. However I am open to pursuing other opportunities if they present themselves. Recently, I was accepted into a tech academy, so I hope that through their training and recruitment, I can land a role. Thanks again for your insights 🙌
I graduated at 29 and started my career at 30.
It's crazy how everyone's paths are different - I am glad to hear you made a start to your career 🙌 Thanks for sharing!
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keep uploading videos bro whatever content it might be it doesnt matter as long as u create and share specific knowledge to the platform, I will assume you will make it I have lived in 5 countries did 5 months fast food job in Netherlands 6 months Package corrier job in Netherlands saved some money made some money in crypto blow up in Thailand, don't overstay in London go somewhere else to have different type of feedback i used to work 15 hrs a day in a labour job. It is okay to do so your video editing skills are nice. just keep uploading..
I hope things are much better for you now 👍 I appreciate the kind words, I intend to keep going
Hey Abdul
First the video quality and thumbnail is amazing.
Second i knew you studied engineering before you even said it hahaha engineering is done mate unless you wanna slave away as a faceless employee in a company that may replace you.
Also never compare yourself to others man. Never regret anything man.
Keep up the youtube gig and you might actually make a great thing.
Thank you very much for the kind words 🙌 I appreciate your advice and for sure I intend to keep working on TH-cam. Thanks again for watching 👍
Brother at least you live in London with opportunities there , I am finishing my degree at 25 after 8 years (A lot of things happend in these 8 Years ) of going to University ( Informatics Engineering Specialization of Software Engineering ) and now I am going through the market and it's disaster ... also sometimes I am thinking to do a Car mechanic school or something else I don't know ... I live in Greece and also the economic situation it's not the best ...
You got a great degree! Hopefully there will be opportunities for you in Greece, if not, maybe you could relocate or do some online work for companies around the world? I wish you the best 👍
Young man, there is a ton of opportunities out there. You are fighting to get a job in a changing downsizing industry. We don't need system engineers or IT people. There are many unemployed. You could become a policeman, fireman, go into healthcare which will grow as the population ages. You could go into the military as an officer. McDonalds promotes from within and if you are savvy in business and work hard, manage people, you can eventually own a McDonalds and be set for life. You need to rethink working for someone else that will lay you off in a heartbeat. I was in IT for 37 years and after being laid off in 2012 at age 60 for the third time, I retired. The older you get, the less opportunities will come your way in tech. Don't waste time, choose a new direction. They all can be rewarding and needed.
Thank you very much for watching and giving me your insights. I have kept my mind open to other opportunities should they be suitable and appear - since I know if I don't get a job in tech after a while, it might be time to look elsewhere. I appreciate you letting me know that there are other rewarding professions aside tech. I hope your retirement is going well 👍
@@AbdulQMirza If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't go into It. Worked a lot of hours and on call 24 x 7. Plus working on holidays and weekends to install software and fix data gets old. Nope, I would be a owner of 2 or 3 McDonalds and a millionaire many time over. IT people are an expense, not a profit center. Plus not protected by unions in most jobs. I sounded harsh in my first response, but there are better jobs then sitting in front of a computer.
I appreciate you sharing your experience more with me, and unfortunately it was difficult for you. I will see how things go in the near future, and if I need to make a change to my career path, then I will be open for other options. Nw, the first response was fine :)
Still no job at 27, you're not alone.
Seems to be quite common around mid 20s, but don't worry, let's keep positive 🙌
Christian God. return to the church. I didn't struggle in this world.
I’ll be graduating with chemistry degree in November , i did 3 funded project like making biodegradable plastic or enzyme production etc and won quite a lot of scientific paper/essay competition as Well taking role as laboratory assistant, but somehow i feel like im lacking even tho i understand i shouldnt’ do that, graduating is really scary :”)
Yeah being a graduate nowadays is not easy. Jobs seem to really want someone who has done a lot, but you have a better start than I have which is great, so hopefully something comes soon for you! 👍
miracles of God. I always felt provided for.
thank you for sharing
You're very welcome, thanks for watching!
don't give up bro
Thanks bro, I appreciate it
Maybe you can start giving tuitions for highschool students or early university students from the subjects you were good at. It could bring you quick cash.
I was thinking of making videos on topics that could relate to high school students, at the very least mistakes to not repeat. Thanks for sharing 🙌
younger people always look for their foot in the door. took me a while to find a stable career.
You're right, I am now looking for ways to just get into the tech industry
Maybe get into teaching, a lot of subjects have bursaries especially in. Science and Maths. I graduated the year before you with a 2:2 and have been teaching now for 2 years! Inshallah it all works out for you, but it is definitely something to consider and in the mean time maybe apply for grad roles? - One of my co-worker who is a grad engineer has been doing this
Yeah, I actually applied to grad jobs this week so let's see how that goes. With regards to teaching, I will have a think about it since it is a bit detached from my career path. I appreciate your insights and InshAllah things work out 🙌
How are you brother? I hope you found something now, I am in your position (similar age too)
I am doing great, I hope you are too. Unfortunately, I am still in the same position as before :( But I do hope that something works out for anyone in this position
Great video. Very genuine and much more representative of post graduates than all the fake billionaire 20year olds out there. Maybe TH-cam will be your first full time job?
Thank you very much for watching. Haha who knows? Would be awesome!
well, i''m 24 years old, i have graduated and unemployed. Brother, if you do find a job refer me, i'm a software developer
Let's connect on LinkedIn, that way I can stay in touch with you
what is your tech stack btw ???
It's on my LinkedIn if you would like to take a look
@@AbdulQMirza Many folks be doing basic web dev these days, the market is saturated there .Along with solidifying the understanding of your present tech stack as an add-on learn go-language, software testing(Automation + Manual) , there's plenty of free resources available on youtube itself to learn
the church teaches skills too for life.
Bro I lost trust on the corporate world anywhere in the world I was about to start my dream career in Tech in 2024 and loyalty is a thing of past now even if I get into a big tech company I will always remember and stay in fear of loosing jobs how these tech companies so easily let go people between 2022-2024 I just want to make money asap and start something of my own
Interesting insight; however I do believe that if you keep learning and furthering yourself in your job, then you will become harder to replace. And yeah start something on the side cause it will help
Im in the same boat
We got this, don't worry and try to stay positive 👍
Hi from Holland
Heya! Greetings to you from UK
under 30 years old unemployed is ok.
It feels nice to hear something different, thanks for your thoughts 👍
lol i graduated in 2019 in CS. i work at a supermarket part time. fml
I am sorry to hear that :( It really isn't easy finding a new role in tech, but keep trying, at least you are gaining some experience and making some money
@@AbdulQMirza thank you im practicing a bit on my own. good luck to you as well.
Hey try data analytics
I am a mechanical engineer but I like data analytics
Your phone seems ok, even if you get a job you dont need to buy a new one till it breaks ,put a new case on it, . Also try learning go-lang, software testing (manual + Automated) ,they will fetch you more jobs . Also are you from Punjab, Pakistan ?
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