anyone in the same boat?

[ramifications]

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So I have been unemployed for like half a year now and since the day I went unemployed I have been applying at random places where I actually see myself enjoying. I could say that for this mcat studying, I may have burned permanent bridges because that and many other reasons prompted me to just focus on my studies. While most those that matter at work liked me, I think I am now fair game to say that I am not a permanent candidate to most places I apply for work since I left my job for my education. Now if this medical school thing doesn't work, I may be left stranded with 2 years of gap in addition to the one I have just completed. The 2 year requirement at most places of hiring is very nonlenient. But doesn't it always seem unfair to you guys because if I spend one year applying to medical school and I don't get in, then I will have to wait another year to reapply. I mean who can really say that I am definitely just working for one year? Amiright? So when employers ask me if I can stay with them for 2 years, it's not really fair because I really do not know. Everyone knows though how difficult it is to get into medical school. Everywhere I have gone, people have experienced some of their workers try over 3 times in order to get into medical school; some not making it in at all. It's like they don't even know the concept of employees leaving all of a sudden for other reason beyond the pursuit of higher education. Also, part of me just wants to snuggle in my hole (lol) and just sleep like a hibernating bear because deep down I know that no one is going to ever give me a job. I have applied close to 200 positions in just one area now. Even my recommenders have lost faith in my abilities and specifically the people who helped me get my prior job that I left now don't even respond or return my queries for seeking a LOR in order to get another similar job. I know their attitudes changed because they may think I am not taking their profession seriously but leaving and coming back to a work environment is something that everyone goes through. Maybe it's time to already throw the towel and pursue something different. Man, never thought that being a nontraditional applicant would be this tough. Applications to medical school is already a very expensive process, and for that I need a job that I am not finding. Hoping over hope that things go better, but going back to sending more emails and applications

 

[Jamie561]

So I have been unemployed for like half a year now and since the day I went unemployed I have been applying at random places where I actually see myself enjoying. I could say that for this mcat studying, I may have burned permanent bridges because that and many other reasons prompted me to just focus on my studies. While most those that matter at work liked me, I think I am now fair game to say that I am not a permanent candidate to most places I apply for work since I left my job for my education. Now if this medical school thing doesn't work, I may be left stranded with 2 years of gap in addition to the one I have just completed. The 2 year requirement at most places of hiring is very nonlenient. But doesn't it always seem unfair to you guys because if I spend one year applying to medical school and I don't get in, then I will have to wait another year to reapply. I mean who can really say that I am definitely just working for one year? Amiright? So when employers ask me if I can stay with them for 2 years, it's not really fair because I really do not know. Everyone knows though how difficult it is to get into medical school. Everywhere I have gone, people have experienced some of their workers try over 3 times in order to get into medical school; some not making it in at all. It's like they don't even know the concept of employees leaving all of a sudden for other reason beyond the pursuit of higher education. Also, part of me just wants to snuggle in my hole (lol) and just sleep like a hibernating bear because deep down I know that no one is going to ever give me a job. I have applied close to 200 positions in just one area now. Even my recommenders have lost faith in my abilities and specifically the people who helped me get my prior job that I left now don't even respond or return my queries for seeking a LOR in order to get another similar job. I know their attitudes changed because they may think I am not taking their profession seriously but leaving and coming back to a work environment is something that everyone goes through. Maybe it's time to already throw the towel and pursue something different. Man, never thought that being a nontraditional applicant would be this tough. Applications to medical school is already a very expensive process, and for that I need a job that I am not finding. Hoping over hope that things go better, but going back to sending more emails and applications

good luck in your study!


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[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

You'll probably get more responses if you make it easier to read. To paraphrase Ian Malcolm, that's one big pile of words.

 

[ramifications]

Sorry I have the habit of writing like a book or a document when I am thinking too much.

Here's a run down:

-unemployed at present and for quite a long time
-little support for applications (I think you all know that now how expensive this process is)
-Even if I interview at a job, who will be a reference to a possible short term? No matter the fact that everyone knows how difficult getting into medical school is. So I don't know how long this whole thing will take. I can't just be twiddling my thumbs until I get in, that's just not practical. Things happen, where people decide to quit a job, that shouldn't be enough reason to just throw their job application out the window or not provide them with recommendation.
-applied already to >100 places and people. It's mind boggling how difficult it is once people find out you are applying for higher studies. It's like they don't value your training anymore.