I feel as if I do not belong in this world

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Sometimes I feel so lost and alone, and I am either ignorant or rebellious toward the cultural norms of this generation. For example, back when I was looking for entry level jobs in the 80’s, you sent out résumé’s via snail mail, you called the place and sometimes I would even drive to the place and hand the resume directly to HR or the department I was applying to. The interviews were always in person, there was usually only one interview. The competition wasn’t crazy and it was not that hard to find a job in your field. If I did not do well in the interview, I usually knew why.

And now in this insane world, if you are looking for an entry level job, you submit everything online (make sure your LinkedIn profile and GitHub is up to date). You can never talk to the person directly unless they contact you, there could be between 100 to 1000 people competing for the same job (This never made sense since according to a search engine, software developers or web developers or data analysis are among the best degree jobs and fastest growing jobs). So unless you are excellently skilled in the English language (it does not matter if you are actually good at the job) or have some connection to the company, good luck getting hired. First you go into a phone interview and then if they like you, you will get a tech interview. If they still like you then you will go into a third interview sometimes the company pays for you to travel there. I have a son who is a hard worker, has a lot of skills and has sent out around 50 applications. He has only been to three phone interviews and the last one he thought he nailed. The company chose not to pursue any more interviews. Did I tell you that today, even if you think you dotted all i’s and crossed all t’s, you will never know what you did wrong in the interview. He has been looking for a year and continues to improve his skills but he is losing hope. Both he and I struggle with depression. Anyway we need prayer. I hate this corporate culture!

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Hi, I know where you are coming from. So I bring you before our Father. I Pray that opportunities will open up and that your son will be the perfect person for the job. I Pray for the light of Jesus to shine into your life. I ask You Father to intervene. Only you know all things. You know the beginning from the end. You are able to change hearts and open doors that may not have been open before. God we know you are so good and that you want what is best for each person. Send special love and peace into the hearts of 2169637 and son. All of our hope is in you Jesus. We thank you and Praise you. Amen :pray::100::latin_cross:

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I too know the position you are in.

Praying for both you and your son as you navigate this path.

Remember that Jesus promises to be with us no matter what we face. Continue to trust in Him!

Fred

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I am praying for you, and I want you to know that my son has faced something similar.

You might want to consider reaching out to people who know YOU and can have insight into YOUR character. This could help him get a foot in the door (by association), and after holding a job for a while, he might have the opportunity to move up or transition to a field he’s trained in.

I produce videos, and my career started with a referral to a job as a videotape “librarian.” It wasn’t based on my abilities. But it was at least inside the field I was interested in.

After working hard and showing initiative, I was promoted to an assistant position. Later, I became one of six producers for a major Hollywood studio, working on TV spots for movies.

While this isn’t a common story, I’ve seen similar paths work for many people over the past 30 years. Relationships really do matter.

Now, I own my own video production company, focusing on helping small businesses showcase what they have to offer. They specialize in their products, and I help them reach their audience.

God has been a constant presence in my life. It wasn’t always obvious, but He was there for me whenever I turned to Him. Now, I find joy in assisting others, especially in an industry filled with people who may “know video” but they don’t have the insight I gained working in a field that truly made me look at the purpose of what is needed, rather than just the act of putting a cool video together.

In everything you do, faithfulness truly pays off. I wish I could say I was always faithful, but in the times I wasn’t, it was harder.

Remember, God will always be with your son! Encourage him to focus on God, and good things can and will happen.

In Jesus, I stand with you!

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Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.

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Thank you for your encouragement. We have tried so many things, and the few interviews he has had, he didn’t make it past the first round. I have tried to get him connections of people in the field. Once we thought that he was going to get hired but to no avail. He continues working on his coding skills and applying. I am literally running out of ideas. I have to believe that God is in control even though, at times, it does not feel that way. Thank you,

Paul

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Hey pd2169637!! Don’t lose :heart: These trials will make you stronger. Your miracle could be just around the corner. I saw that coding was mentioned. Is that in like computer programming or medical billing and coding? I am in medical billing so just curious. I wanted to tell you that I have gotten jobs before by going the temporary employment route. The temp agency gets you the job and it gets your foot in the door. Then when they see what a good worker you are, you may get hired permanently. Just a thought. And I wanted to also say that you certainly do belong in this world God made you specially unique and in His image. There is no one else quite like you and that makes you special. Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part, but I know the Lord Jesus has something just for you. Be still and wait upon the Lord. You’ll see. God Bless you​:pray:

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Thank you for your response. The coding is computer programming. I have tried just about everything including employment agencies, temporary and full time. I am frustrated. When I was young, I remember easily getting a temporary job at IBM. Later when I was studying accounting, I used to go to Account Temps and get hired very fast to different locations. Unfortunately it is not that easy anymore.

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Feeling like we don’t belong to this world is NORMAL, especially if we walk closer with Jesus daily - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! It’s ok to feel that way! BUT He has a plan and purpose for each of us WHILE WE ARE HERE, AND we are here to do good works for HIS Glory, His Kingdom, and sometimes to reveal the quality of faith within us.

So let’s pray for yours and your son’s purposes in God to be revealed to each of you, to be followed and to be realized in your lives; we pray for all our obedience to His purpose and His Will, even if it means working for someone or some organization we don’t like, or working WITH people that we can’t stand :rofl: :slight_smile: – we can each learn to become the hands / feet of God for His name & His Glory, even if it means sweeping floors at a church or anywhere; let’s NOT make our Lord ashamed of our choices or thoughts or actions. :face_with_hand_over_mouth: BUT Every day is NEW and His Grace and Mercy is Fresh & NEW upon us, AS LONG as we are ready to receive more of Him (and less of the “old” “me”)
:mending_heart: :pray:

Growing in Jesus :slight_smile:

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Like Abraham, we look forward to a city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God, We desire a better country that is a heavenly one. (Heb. 11:10,16 ESV)