I resigned and couldn't find a job. I lived with family, lost my storage unit, and relied on government assistance.
Kymberly McClain struggled to find work after resigning from her nonprofit role. She shared how she navigated her nearly two-year job search.
Kymberly McClain, a 45-year-old woman living in Las Vegas, resigned from her role as deputy director at a small nonprofit focused on helping the homeless in 2024. Initially confident in her job search, McClain struggled to find work for nearly two years. She applied for various positions, including deputy director, program manager, and case manager roles, using multiple job search platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and CareerBuilder.
However, she found it challenging to secure employment and eventually deleted her LinkedIn account out of frustration. McClain resorted to applying for retail jobs and eventually found a call center job. This experience left her financially strained, leading her to rely on government assistance and temporarily stay with family members in Las Vegas.
Despite facing numerous rejections, McClain maintains a positive outlook, viewing rejection as redirection and a push to build something of her own. She advises others to remain resilient and hopeful during their job search journey.
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