This essay offers a compelling and authentic narrative of the horror of job hunting in 2024+2025. 

Here, I grapple with a challenging question posed by an elder: “Do you ever think of yourself as a red flag because you have never stayed at a job long-term?” Through a candid exploration of my career path, I examine the societal expectations surrounding job stability and the implications of my own choices in attempting to survive in unfit spaces.

This essay explores the challenges of job hunting in 2024's tough market. The author shares their personal journey of leaving a problematic job and searching for better opportunities, detailing a multi-step interview process with a nonprofit that ultimately led nowhere. The essay highlights red flags encountered during the search, including unprofessional conduct during interviews and a lack of follow-up from employers.

In 2018, in my second semester of grad school, I️ got fired from a Black-owned non-profit. The experience destroyed my spirit but, here’s what I️ learned.

When you feel it’s time to go, move.

If you’re contemplating leaving a job here are some things to think about