After I was laid off in 2015 from my job as editor of a daily newspaper, I never found another good FT job. I have a college degree, a solid work record, sterling references, etc. It just never happened no matter what I tried. Eventually, I had to give up. It was a complete waste of my time. Customizing your resume and cover letter for each job, making online accounts for each potential new employer, updating LinkedIn, networking and networking ... it took a lot of time. Instead, I started writing books. I picked the most popular genre and used a pen name. I didn't make enough, so I started writing on Medium and then Substack and switched to writing books under my own name. I had a great 2024, although it will be tough to pull that off again. But I'm making a lot more than I did just endlessly applying for jobs.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I thought about rejoining the job market in 2021, but my disability held me back. I would have faced what you did. I too turned to writing. My first book will be out early in 2026.
After I was laid off in 2015 from my job as editor of a daily newspaper, I never found another good FT job. I have a college degree, a solid work record, sterling references, etc. It just never happened no matter what I tried. Eventually, I had to give up. It was a complete waste of my time. Customizing your resume and cover letter for each job, making online accounts for each potential new employer, updating LinkedIn, networking and networking ... it took a lot of time. Instead, I started writing books. I picked the most popular genre and used a pen name. I didn't make enough, so I started writing on Medium and then Substack and switched to writing books under my own name. I had a great 2024, although it will be tough to pull that off again. But I'm making a lot more than I did just endlessly applying for jobs.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I thought about rejoining the job market in 2021, but my disability held me back. I would have faced what you did. I too turned to writing. My first book will be out early in 2026.