OT: Career advice Part II

[will1066]

I'm just tired of being completely ghosted by recruiters after having really positive conversations.

Or not having one ridiculously niche skill for a generic role. It's almost like there is no ability to learn on the job anymore. I'm 54 effing years old. I have over 30 damn years of working experience. I'm not stupid. I can learn things quickly.

Having one ridiculously niche skill is both a blessing and a curse.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I'm just tired of being completely ghosted by recruiters after having really positive conversations.

Or not having one ridiculously niche skill for a generic role. It's almost like there is no ability to learn on the job anymore. I'm 54 effing years old. I have over 30 damn years of working experience. I'm not stupid. I can learn things quickly.

recruiters are completely useless. I got my current job from getting contact directly from the company higher ups. thats how i've gotten most of my jobs actually.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I'm just tired of being completely ghosted by recruiters after having really positive conversations.

Or not having one ridiculously niche skill for a generic role. It's almost like there is no ability to learn on the job anymore. I'm 54 effing years old. I have over 30 damn years of working experience. I'm not stupid. I can learn things quickly.

Yeah, I've felt this way for a while. Companies are so risk averse that unless you say you know everything you're screwed. The funny thing is no one knows everything so they're just rewarding the biggest liars.

 

[Overcast]

Sorry to switch the vibe from the current conversation, just wanted to toot my own horn real quick. My current job is to conduct assessments for kids/teens with special needs and I (begrudgingly) have to tell the families that we have to send out satisfaction surveys afterwards, and that it's always much appreciated if they have the time to fill it out. Last week a company-wide email was sent with some responses from families across all of NY state and I was pleasantly surprised to see my name included with some words of praise for how I conducted the meeting and my thoroughness. I usually haven't been recognized for the work I've done in the past so that felt nice to see.

 

[will1066]

Sorry to switch the vibe from the current conversation, just wanted to toot my own horn real quick. My current job is to conduct assessments for kids/teens with special needs and I (begrudgingly) have to tell the families that we have to send out satisfaction surveys afterwards, and that it's always much appreciated if they have the time to fill it out. Last week a company-wide email was sent with some responses from families across all of NY state and I was pleasantly surprised to see my name included with some words of praise for how I conducted the meeting and my thoroughness. I usually haven't been recognized for the work I've done in the past so that felt nice to see.

Congrats! It's good to be recognized.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Sorry to switch the vibe from the current conversation, just wanted to toot my own horn real quick. My current job is to conduct assessments for kids/teens with special needs and I (begrudgingly) have to tell the families that we have to send out satisfaction surveys afterwards, and that it's always much appreciated if they have the time to fill it out. Last week a company-wide email was sent with some responses from families across all of NY state and I was pleasantly surprised to see my name included with some words of praise for how I conducted the meeting and my thoroughness. I usually haven't been recognized for the work I've done in the past so that felt nice to see.

Toot your horn all you want. That must have felt awesome! Sounds like you are doing some admirable work!

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Sorry to switch the vibe from the current conversation, just wanted to toot my own horn real quick. My current job is to conduct assessments for kids/teens with special needs and I (begrudgingly) have to tell the families that we have to send out satisfaction surveys afterwards, and that it's always much appreciated if they have the time to fill it out. Last week a company-wide email was sent with some responses from families across all of NY state and I was pleasantly surprised to see my name included with some words of praise for how I conducted the meeting and my thoroughness. I usually haven't been recognized for the work I've done in the past so that felt nice to see.

I'd hate doing what you had to do and it seems challenging for you, so great job doing it well!

 

[Overcast]

I'd hate doing what you had to do and it seems challenging for you, so great job doing it well!

I just hate the idea of asking them to fill out these surveys. They have enough going on so it feels like piling extra unnecessary things on their radar (despite it probably not really being that big of a deal, but I'm a very anxious person so in my head it seems like a bigger deal). Turnover in this field is usually pretty high (depending on the role, usually anywhere from 3 months-3 years is a rough average that people remain in any given position) so a lot of the families very frequently complain about "Well last time I spoke with so-and-so, where are they now?" or "Who exactly are you? What do you do?" and it's understandably a huge source of frustration and confusion for them.

I'm basically a one-off for these families too so on one hand it kind of alleviates any stress of trying to sound like I'm going to be a long-term support for them; I just point them back to the role that is supposed to be that long-term contact. On the other hand, having worked in the special needs field for 10 years in every capacity imaginable, I know that me contacting them about these appointments is another layer of confusion. But knowing what I know, I try to make it as easy as possible for them so they know who does what for them, and where to go for what they need.