u/AndrewsVibes

This is the fastest way to get a raise is to keep switching
▲ 884 r/WorkLifeChat+1 crossposts

This is the fastest way to get a raise is to keep switching

This helped me:

I was almost never completely honest in my interviews but rather presented myself strategically. Didn’t reveal my previous salary because I wanted better pay, and never told them I left due to a toxic workplace or bad boss. Most importantly, I never downplayed my contributions, spoke with confidence and positioned myself as someone who adds value. Made my CV and answers function like a pitch.

A great CV that properly explains who you are and what you can bring to their company will open so many doors for you you would be shocked. If you don’t know how to make your resume great, it might be a bigger ROI to use those free tools that are fast and effective and can create resumes that cater to each type of role you apply for.

I’ve never liked LinkedIn, I used it very rarely. For me personally it’s massively overrated, and if you’re genuinely looking for a job on LinkedIn you might consider switching sites. If the company posts a job on their website before LinkedIn, apply there first. As I stated, LinkedIn is horrible for job searching. Of course you can get lucky, but the keyword is lucky. Company sites always have fewer applicants. LinkedIn gets flooded fast. I always applied directly through company sites and could do it faster because I was notified every time a company posts vacancy.

Remote OK, We Work Remote, Flex jobs, are some of my top sites and tools I used for my job search. These are the best linkedin alternatives I could find, especially for remote jobs and I have shared my review above with the tips. Hope it helps you guys

u/AndrewsVibes — 7 days ago
▲ 76 r/Workproblems+9 crossposts

what happened to the actual 8 hour work day? I remember when work days used to be 8 hours a day, with a lunch included in that. usually Monday to Friday. Now it’s become a 8-4:30, 8:30-5 - 8.5 hours a day standard at most jobs, days offs drop Monday or a Wednesday and it really sucks. Less and less time for our own live

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u/AndrewsVibes — 21 days ago
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Before, I was up at 5:00 AM just to deal with the commute and wouldn’t get back home until around 6:00 PM, completely drained.

Now I just log in around 7:00 AM and wrap up by 4:30 PM. That alone means I get a couple extra hours of sleep, which makes a huge difference. I’m also able to help get the kids ready in the morning and be around when they get back, which I never had before.

Work-wise, nothing’s gone downhill, if anything it’s improved since I even got promoted. Social life didn’t disappear either, I actually talk more with neighbors now since I’m around more.

I’m also driving way less, which feels good, and funny enough I eat better too since I’m not rushing through mornings. Even the pets are happier, they get more attention during the day instead of being stuck waiting around.

Overall it just feels like everything runs smoother, work, home, health, all of it.

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u/AndrewsVibes — 22 days ago