Series
393 Days
A first-person account of 393 days, 256 applications, and what a long job search actually looks like — the strategy shifts, the near-misses, and the recalibration.
- 1.
The Call
I almost skipped an 8:00 am call. In the first 10 seconds, I knew I had been laid off.
March 2, 2026 · 1 min read
- 2.
The Numbers
393 days. 256 job applications. This is the path I followed after my career took an unexpected turn in 2022.
March 5, 2026 · 1 min read
- 3.
The Pivot
The first strategy had been simple. Aim high. Prepare well. Land the next step. When those paths closed, the search had to change.
March 9, 2026 · 1 min read
- 4.
The Grind
Application #110 felt like any other. After trying to break into other industries, I came back to banking and fintech.
March 12, 2026 · 1 min read
- 5.
The Stretch
After a full year of searching, I stopped applying for jobs. Not because the search was over, but because I was exhausted.
March 16, 2026 · 2 min read
- 6.
The Landing
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