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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

There’s only so much stuff a human being can possibly take. And this level of tolerance decreases as soon as we start talking about job applications. From one hell of a job description to position requirements that make zero sense, these are just the tip of the iceberg of the dangerous and severe diagnosis known as chronic job search exhaustion.

If you have it, you know it—because at this point you are no longer willing to send one more cover letter with dear this and dear that, because enough is enough. But there’s a safe space to talk about hard things and this corner of the internet known as the r/RecruitingHell subreddit is precisely that.

With 154k members no longer buying into broken job offers, the subreddit has quite a hell of a collection to make you feel better about where you’re at, or at least, not worse.

#1

I Will Drink To That

Tweet expressing frustration with unrealistic job requirements like degrees and years of experience for low-paying entry level jobs.

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    #2

    This Happens All The Time

    Woman angrily pointing while another tries to calm her, alongside a unimpressed cat at a dinner table, illustrating job search frustrations.

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    #3

    Anyone Relate To This?

    Tweet from Jon-Stephen Stansel criticizing unrealistic job requirements and expectations about salary transparency.

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    #4

    Hiring Managers And Recruiters

    Tweet from user ShubhraDalakoti expressing frustration with unrealistic job requirements and expectations about employment gaps.

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    #5

    This Guy Gets It

    LinkedIn post showing frustration with unrealistic job requirements and expectations during the job search process.

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    #6

    Saw It Online

    Tweet about unrealistic job requirements needing 4+ years experience, highlighting frustrations with job expectations.

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    #7

    We Need To Make Discussing Salary Normal

    Tweet about unrealistic job requirements urging workers to discuss salaries and demand fair pay in the job market.

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    #8

    Opinion

    Tweet about unrealistic requirements and expectations when trying to find a job, mentioning baby boomers and job application challenges.

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    #9

    I’m Done

    Tweet showing frustration with unrealistic job requirements, highlighting challenges people face when trying to find a job.

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    #10

    Rejected From An Internship For Not Having Enough Experience

    Screenshot of a social media post sharing frustration with unrealistic job requirements and internship experience expectations.

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    #11

    Gold

    Screenshot of a LinkedIn post humorously highlighting unrealistic job interview expectations and challenges faced by applicants.

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    #12

    This Is What It’s Come To

    Tweet screenshot showing a user humorously describing a simple task to meet unrealistic job application requirements.

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    #13

    This Guy Gets It

    LinkedIn post highlighting unrealistic job requirements listing multiple programming and IT skills in one role.

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    #14

    A Delightful Find On Linkedin

    Circular text reading I can’t get a job because I don’t have experience highlighting unrealistic job requirements frustrations.

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    #15

    Job Ads Nowadays. Sorry If Repost I Didn’t Find It In Search

    Social media post highlighting unrealistic job requirements and expectations with humorous comments on unpaid positions.

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    #16

    Nothing They Can Do

    Tweet by Andrew Nadeau expressing frustration with unrealistic job expectations about unpaid internships in the job search process.

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    #17

    Saw This On Linkedin And Had A Good Laugh!

    Person presenting a humorous slide about unrealistic job requirements listing numerous technical skills on a LinkedIn profile.

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    #18

    Unfortunately…

    Yellow outlined cartoon character next to a quote about job pay based on replaceability, reflecting job search frustrations.

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    #19

    You Are Not Google. Don't Recruit Like Google. Sincerely, Someone Who Wishes They Worked At Google

    Post from a co-founder criticizing unrealistic software engineering interview requirements and hiring expectations.

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    #20

    2 Iq Test?! Really?

    Tweet showing frustration with unrealistic job requirements, highlighting challenges faced when trying to find a job in the current market.

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    #21

    Gotta Start Early

    Baby sitting on a chair reading HTML coding book, illustrating unrealistic job requirements and expectations concept.

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    #22

    So I’m Not The Only One Constantly Getting Ghosted?

    Bar chart showing worst thing to hear from recruiters, highlighting unrealistic job requirements and expectations frustration.

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    #23

    Something Tells Me I’m Not Going To Be Getting A Call Back

    Job seeker frustrated with unrealistic job requirements and expectations, questioning if singing and dancing are needed.

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    #24

    We Don’t Count Internships As Experience Here, So Let’s Just Forget All Of That

    Tweet about unrealistic job requirements rejecting work experience and frustrations finding a job during an interview.

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    #25

    Crying

    Basketball player reacting in disbelief with text about unrealistic job application requirements and employment history.

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    #26

    Employment Gap

    Screenshot of a job application form asking to explain an employment history gap with an unusual response given.

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    #27

    Catch 22 Solved

    Man expressing frustration about unrealistic job requirements and expectations while standing on a city street.

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    #28

    Exactly On Time...

    Screenshot of a rejection message highlighting unrealistic job interview expectations and challenges in the job search process.

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    #29

    Corporate Lingo Irl

    Job description translation highlighting unrealistic job expectations and toxic work culture frustrations from job seekers.

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    #30

    Don’t See “No Memes” As A Rule And I Thought This Subreddit Might Enjoy This

    Two men in a job interview, one asking where he sees himself in five years with a confident reply on unrealistic job expectations.

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    #31

    *face Palm*

    Best Buy training screen showing unrealistic job requirement correcting greeting customers to welcoming them instead.

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    #32

    Hope Memes Are Allowed Here

    Conversation showing frustration with outdated job requirements mentioning faxing, highlighting unrealistic job expectations.

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    #33

    Too True

    Social media post highlighting unrealistic job requirements and expectations about work-life balance and workplace culture.

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    #34

    Still How I Feel Everytime I See It

    Man in suit looking confused at job requirements demanding a master's degree and low salary, showing unrealistic job expectations.

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    #35

    Figured This Would Fit Perfectly!!

    Tweet showing frustration with unrealistic job requirements, featuring a character holding a trophy from a popular animated series.

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    #36

    So After A Full Day Of Applications I Did This...

    Lego figures illustrating unrealistic job requirements with internship experience catch-22 and rejection letter.

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    #37

    Get Degree...

    Group of men laughing with text about unrealistic job requirements and expectations in finding a job after college.

    stuermer01 Report

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    #38

    So Has Been My Experience

    Sign with text just do nothing it is impossible, symbolizing unrealistic job hunting requirements and expectations in 2021.

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