Sketches

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

"We regret to inform you"


 Fun fact that is not so surprising- I have ADHD. This was only found out last year (after I went through a lot of tests just out of curiosity). Also fun fact: getting a job lately is impossible.

Let's put 2 of those things together and see how everything works out, right?

I get hyperfixated on things easily. Foods, hobbies, passions, tasks. This is good when a thing you need to do conveniently falls into that category, but if I'm not, then it's like pulling teeth. I know I have to do it, and I don't mind doing it- but starting is impossible.

Anyway, Indeed has been constantly open on my computer lately. I have this dream of moving to Toronto with whatever job I get, so I've been hunting there. A lot of times I apply knowing I am out of shot. But there was this one that I was so excited to hear back from. One that I think I held the most qualifications for, for an Instagram clothing brand that I genuinely love.

Long story short, big red letters 'you have not been selected by the employer'. I see these all the time, so it's not new, but it is getting to a point that at what point do my skills make me worth a job? Bad way of thinking, I know, but that shit really grinds you down after 2 years of applications, cover letters and AI robot interviews. 

I mean, I'll still try cause that's what I am used to, and hopefully soon the big red letters will turn to green.

3 comments:

  1. The market is so horrible right now, and there are frequent layoffs which flood the market with experienced devs... it's definitely tough, try to stay strong. Wishing you luck!

    Also, is that the IKEA bear?

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  2. yeah oh man the market is so rough rn, im not in comp sci but im in graphic design school (oversaturated market and also dealing with AI bullshit) and also have adhd so this hits hard </3 hope things turn around for you peach, wishing you luck in this hellscape job market!!!!! also sidenote your art style is really nice, shoutout to the ikea bear

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  3. Yeah, I'm sorry, jobhunting is such a nightmare. Hoping for GOOD THINGS coming to you SOON <3

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