{
  "id": 5018173,
  "title": "‘I’m really sick and tired’: Singaporean, 46, hits wall after 8 job interviews",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/im-really-sick-and-tired-singaporean-46-hits-wall-after-8-job",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T21:07:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/i-m-really-sick-and-tired-singaporean-46-hits-wall-after-8-job-interviews/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporean man in his 40s is growing weary after eight job interviews leading to no offers. The previously employed individual, who was laid off three months ago, had been applying for positions immediately after losing his job. He felt that his experience was still relevant and had managed to secure eight interviews, but every time, the agreements ended without any job offer. He expressed his frustration with the prolonged wait for employment, stating that he felt \"really sick and tired.\"\n\nThe man also pointed out that applying for roles matching his level of experience meant he was competing with candidates who were more articulate in expressing themselves. However, when he applied for less senior positions, some interviewers commented on his age, suggesting that he was \"too experienced\" for the role, creating a difficult situation for him.\n\nReddit users who were also going through a challenging job market shared their own experiences. One user admitted they were positive but could not provide any encouragement, as their own experience was similar. Another Redditor, a mid-level manager, mentioned struggling with four interviews, two of which appeared to be leading to an offer but ended up ghosting the candidate. The most frustrating for him were the \"ghost postings\" which did not intend to hire.\n\nSome Redditors who had survived lengthy job hunts shared their own experiences, offering a more optimistic outlook for those still waiting for a breakthrough. They encouraged staying positive and seeking support from family and friends. One user also suggested honing interview responses rather than mass applying, as it leads to exhaustion. The article also mentioned a Singaporean woman facing an awkward situation after receiving news of a new job offer and expecting a baby almost simultaneously.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: After three months, eight interviews, and eight rejections, a 46-year-old Singaporean is beginning to wonder what it will take to get hired. The unemployed man recently took to Reddit ... This article ( ‘I’m really sick and tired’: Singaporean, 46, hits wall after 8 job interviews ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}