I'm still unemployed after applying to 100 jobs since my layoff. Many of us job seekers don't need a dream job

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I'm still unemployed after applying to 100 jobs since my layoff. Many of us job seekers don't need a dream job — just stability

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Sarah Cate Patten.
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Sarah Cate Patten has struggled to find a new job after being laid off in February 2024.
Patten has applied for over 100 jobs, facing lengthy and unclear interview processes.
She criticizes the job market's reliance on rigid systems and…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-09-19 09:05:01.