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My new job only gives me ten days off per year. This means I'll have to start looking for a new job immediately... Because that's being trapped in a cage.

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...why did you willingly accept a job where you feel caged?

They needed money, probably? Same reason 95% of jobs are ever accepted by anyone.

Because the only worse thing than having a job is not having a job?

When you are jobless employers want to see how desperate you are.

I went through a 4 hour "technical interview" where it was line by line questioning of my CV.

Then to be told I do not have the technical skills.

They may even ask borderline illegal questions to see if you push back.

I had one interviewer ask me how many kids I would be bringing into the country. Is against EU law?

Never let a company know. You're always currently working and have 2 weeks notice. Also don't put up with that kind of bullshit. 20 minutes into that line-by-line CV review and you're out.

I’ve definitely noticed this recently. In the past, I’ve always had a job when searching for a job, but since being laid off, I’ve had some of the most hostile interviews I’ve ever seen.

It's possible their company was acquired.

My current company also only gives me ten days off. China.

Cuz I need to eat, and there are only [X] opportunities around where I live.

Ten paid days off, or ten days off regardless of whether they're paid?

Ten days PTO.

So take some unpaid days of too. If the job pays well enough, then why not.

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