Warren Sneed’s Post

I officially resigned today from my 9-5 job. And now gone all-in on my 24 hour one-person business. Can I say, I have escaped the rat-race now? Contrary to what you may expect from posts like these. I actually enjoyed my job. The experience was great. My manager was amazing. I had colleagues like family. But (Yeah, there's always a but) It wasn't enough, it was no way near enough. I dreaded thinking of 10 years down the lane doing the same thing. Working for someone else just isn't motivating enough for me. Employees bringing in millions in profit, only to get pizzas or a meager 5% increase. I want that entire 100% earned from my efforts. I don't want to be exploited or taken for granted. Remember this, no one knows your worth more than you. People will say you're crazy to do it, I know because they said it to me too. But here's the thing, I'm not doing it just for the results. I'm doing it for the journey! I don't want to end up as just average! I want to create a legend! Will it be easy? heck no! But who wants easy? I don't care how hard it gets, even if I fail repeatedly, at least I'm doing what I want to! Now on, you'll see even better content from me. I'll push forward with many major launches. My entire focus is now on giving you 100% of free value. And give my future clients 200% of my time and energy. I haven't escaped the race but I've just joined a difference race Welcome to the Lion's race everybody!

If what you are currently doing isn’t working for you and your situation is staying the same, do something else! To the professionals that have turned their layoff into a career change of starting their own business, congratulations to you for taking the risk on yourself. You took a chance and invested in yourself against the advice of the naysayers that wanted you to keep job searching for a traditional role. It is never too late to change your career trajectory. Get started here to change your life https://buff.ly/49jGhmN

⭐The job search struggle is real, but persistence and optimism pay off! After being unemployed for the past month, I'm thrilled to announce that I've accepted a position as a CNA at Providence Hospital. 💥 This job hunt tested my patience at times. After endless rounds of applications and interviews, rejections start to sting. Self-doubt creeps in. But I pushed forward, buoyed by the support of friends, mentors, and my network here on LinkedIn. 🙏 I want to thank Providence for reviewing my resume, prepping me for interviews, and believing in me when I didn't quite believe in myself. 🌐 If you're unemployed and losing hope, don't give up. Keep honing your skills, expanding your connections, and putting yourself out there. Be bold and seize opportunities, even if you don't feel 100% qualified. Eventually your hard work will pay off with the right fit. 🚀 I'm living proof that with resilience and the right mindset, you can break through professional obstacles. Now I'm excited to pour my energy into excelling in this new role. Onward and upward! ☀ Have any of you experienced a long stint of unemployment before landing a job? What strategies helped you stay motivated? I'd love to pay it forward, so feel free to reach out if you ever need a pep talk or have questions about transitioning back into the workforce. This is just the beginning!

I started 2024 by getting laid off from my retail job at Agway. At first, I was devastated, because while the job was not lucrative, it was helping us get by financially and keeping me out in the community. I have been applying to many jobs but realized that most of my applications are not getting through the algorithms, or most of them have been ghost jobs that weren't ever going to be filled. (It happens, we all know that's a thing now.) So, while I know I need a job and would like a career, I am not going to obsess about hypotheticals and stress about it. I will still apply to job postings but hold things very lightly in this economy because it doesn't seem like things are going to be stable any time soon. Instead, I work on hobbies that fuel my fire and make me a better human. Because the job supports the life; the life does not support the job. And it's worth waiting for society/a company that understands that nuance, instead of going for jobs that do not fit. If there is a company that has an editor position open that has that type of culture, I am all ears and would love to talk to you about that.

So on Monday December 4th, I will officially start my new career in a new industry. I’m so excited and ready to get going and do what I do best, and I know this opportunity came to me for a reason. I would have never dreamed it would’ve taken 3 months to find my next opportunity though. So, I wanted to share what I’ve learned in this 3 month process. 1) Unemployment is low, but companies are worried about this economy and slow to fill positions. 2) You can be a top performer at every opportunity you’ve had, with references to back up your numbers. Recruiters and hiring managers don’t care if your interviewing skill are average. 3) If you have a partner and/or kids, you should value your time with them over making X-amounts of $$ with constant traveling. My kids are older and thought traveling wouldn’t affect them, but these past 3 months have been great. (Even with major cuts in spending) 4) Finally I’m not a 76er fan, but I loved their motto “Trust the Process”. Keep your head up when you’re beat down, it will work out! • Official announcement on new career on Monday! (Wife doesn’t want to jinx it….) ✌️

I couldn't agree more. While it might not be immediately apparent from my profile, I've spent 12 years working alongside the same group of business owners across several of their projects. I believe a tenure extending beyond a decade holds more value than just a few years of experience. Are there still companies that value this outlook? #ProfessionalGrowth #LongTermCommitment #opentowork

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It's a simple truth: helping others can unlock incredible opportunities. But the real reward goes beyond career advancement or recognition. It's about the profound impact you can make on someone's life and the positive ripple effect it creates. Here's why helping others is a winning strategy: 📌 Builds Strong Relationships:  When you offer support, you forge genuine connections and build trust. These relationships can become your biggest advocates and open doors to new possibilities. 📌 Develops Valuable Skills:  By helping others, you hone your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills – all highly sought-after qualities in today's job market. 📌 Boosts Your Confidence:  Witnessing the positive impact you have on others fosters a sense of self-worth and empowers you to take on new challenges. 📌 Creates a Culture of Giving Back:  When helping becomes the norm, it fosters a collaborative, supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Remember: Helping others doesn't have to be grand gestures. Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. I'm now opening a door for your job search >> https://lnkd.in/gGDm9MNN

As you start your job search after being laid off from a company where you've spent many years, you may quickly realize just how much the job market has changed since you last looked. Maxine faced this challenge firsthand when she was laid off after nine years with her company. Learn more about how City Personnel helped Maxine find a new job in this case study: https://zurl.co/TFw5

I was laid off from my full-time job at an agency seven months ago, a place I had anticipated being with for years. I truly enjoyed the work I was doing and felt there was so much more to explore. It was devastating when my time there was unexpectedly cut short. During this period, I experienced a lot of self-doubt. I found myself comparing my professional journey to others', questioning if I was only valued for my personality, and replaying moments where I had been my most authentic self, wondering if I had revealed too much. Regrettably, I blamed myself for the layoff and became determined to dissect every aspect of my performance at work, vowing never to repeat any perceived mistakes. As I navigated through various contracted roles, I tried hard not to form deep connections, laugh too much, express too much empathy, or openly discuss my views on humanity. However, I soon realized that I was allowing these corporate environments to chip away at my soul. I was letting an unseen force strip away the qualities that make me valuable and unique. I was starting to hide the essence of who I am—the person who moved to Los Angeles at 21 with only $400, who drove a PT Cruiser from Northern California with the check engine light on, determined to make it big in the City of Angels, the person who changed careers at 28, and the person who has continually evolved through life's phases. I'm not sure where you are in your professional journey, but I urge you not to allow this economy or these corporations to diminish the beauty that resides within you. We are far more than our job titles, salaries, or the corporate structures we navigate. I believe that each of us has something incredible waiting for us, and although it may take time to reach that destination, one day we will achieve our heart's desires without sacrificing our true selves to attain them. 😉