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Sean · 5d ago

inFinding a job

It’s honestly shocking how rough the job market in NZ has gotten. People are getting sacked left, right, and centre, and finding a decent job feels almost impossible. Makes you wonder- is the system stacked against regular people while big businesses keep getting away with it? Everyone’s struggling with joblessness, and it feels like no one’s actually doing anything to fix it.

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Martin · 5d ago

Went for a job interview and site tour the other day. Some of the work was insanely physical— high risk of injury and the pay? Just $23.50 an hour. The guy interviewing me said they’d already had 189 applications in 5 days. I’m from a town of only 35K people. How anyone’s meant to survive on “low-risk” pay when even dangerous work is treated like this. Is NZ’s job market really this broken, or are people just expected to put themselves at risk for peanuts?

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SEEK Admin · 13d ago

inCareer advice

Turns out 'Purpose at work' is the #1 driver of happiness, even above pay and work-life balance! Which one really makes you happiest at work?

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Chenae · 26 Feb 2026

inFinding a job

I’m so stressed. I had a really good job but they ended my employment at the end of my 90 day trial even though I was meeting all expectations etx and was doing well. I have no job, no income. I’m young, I have a degree I can’t use. I had an interview which I’m waiting to hear back from but so many applications I don’t even hear from

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Nick · 13d ago

inWork life balance

Gen Z here...i dont hate my job but im kinda burnt out. Salary's not really keeping up with all my expenses and I’m kinda just getting through each week. Not even thinking about passion rn, just trying to stay afloat and pay the bills. How’s everyone else coping?

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Cajetan · 13d ago

inFinding a job

How long does it take to pass internal sign off when all your background and reference checks are cleared is there a chance where the offer can be withdrawn

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Anon400668 · 21d ago

inCareer advice

Moved to a new team and now I work under an absolutely clueless manager. They seem nice but are totally disorganised and I don't know how long I can stand it. Any tips on how to work with incompetent managers before I rage quit?

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Olivia · 19d ago

inFinding a job

I’ve been applying for about 9 months and been out of work for 6 months, i’ve had ONE interview in that whole time of applying. I have been working since I was 15 and I have just recently turned 19 but every time I apply somewhere I get the “We won’t be proceeding with your application”. I have a lot of work experience and even applying back in hospitality I have no luck and I worked in hospitality for 2 and a half years! what do I have to do to at least get more interviews ?!

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Anon892080 · 26d ago

inCareer change

I am an experienced Teacher Aide, and I have worked for the Ministry Of Education for 30 Yrs, covering many different roles in a school environment. I have been blessed to work with students over the years. I am now 62 this year, and I don’t have very good mobility, I’m a little slow at walking. I manage to get feedback, some interviews, and I have been transparent in my application forms. But still no job.

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Anon452313 · 21d ago

inCareer advice

At work, a casual employee, X, is processing invoices using other staff logins. Y and I raised concerns—if something goes wrong, we’d be held responsible. I suggested X get their own login or have invoices run under the manager’s name. Manager’s response: - X is mainly for quotes/overflow work. - Use our logins and write their name—it’s “easy to trace.” - Might not get a login since casual, but manager will “explore.” - X used Z’s login before. Seems unsafe and irresponsible. Thoughts?