Führungskräfte: Hochqualifiziert, erfolgreich, arbeitssuchend – Vier Betroffene berichten
In der Krise finden auch Menschen, deren Karrieren bislang steil nach oben gingen, keinen Job mehr. Vier Betroffene erzählen, vor welche Herausforderungen sie das stellt.
Berlin has long been known for its belief that hardworking, motivated, and qualified individuals can find employment. However, the current economic downturn has changed this perspective. Many companies are not only hiring less, but also reducing their workforce. According to the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), approximately 15,000 jobs are lost each month in the industrial sector alone.
This leaves a growing number of job seekers with fewer open positions available. A recent trend is the increasing number of highly qualified academics, managers, and executives facing unemployment. The number of unemployed executives has risen by 14 percent in just one year, as reported by the Federal Statistics Office. Additionally, the percentage of academics remaining unemployed for over a year has also increased.
A LinkedIn post on the job platform attracted over 100 responses from affected individuals. These professionals are highly skilled, led teams, and some held C-level positions. Most of them were let go or offered contract terminations. Some even resigned from their employers, believing they could find new opportunities quickly. Most of the job seekers were between 50 and 60 years old. Four of them share their experiences of being out of work for an extended period and the challenges it presents.
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