How long have you been job hunting in DFW?

法律与财务 3 天前 8 answers •

My wife has been looking for work since May earlier this year. She has been in the beauty industry in some way shape or form for her entire professional life (about 15 years). The past few years she has worked in medical esthetics as a clinic manager, previously in Virginia and after moving here when I was transferred for work.

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zara_mcal • 3 天前

I've been searching for an IT support role since December, but I've been working for another company for two years now. They pay $20 an hour, which is why I'm looking for a change. I've been trying to save up some money, but it's been tough.

Alexis Lachance OP • 3 天前

Her previous roles were in the $85,000 to $95,000 salary bracket, and the struggle to find something with a substantially lower salary is a big challenge.

Finn M • 3 天前

I've been applying to warehouse and forklift jobs around Fort Worth for the past few weeks, but it's been slow. I'm hoping to find something soon, so I can get back on my feet.

Brianna Whitfield • 3 天前

Medspas are facing a tough business environment due to inflation, which is driving up the cost of supplies. As a result, owners are focusing on reducing labor costs to stay competitive.

Alexis Lachance OP • 2 天前

She's also tried shifting her focus to medical offices, as the software and skill sets overlap. However, breaking into this field seems even more challenging.

gabrielwhitfield • 3 天前

My husband was with his marketing company in Grapevine for 10 years until they underwent mass layoffs last year. It took him six months to find a lower-paying job, but he eventually found a better opportunity shortly after.

Alexis Lachance OP • 2 天前

We're definitely going through a tough time. We've only been in the area since June 2025, and we're starting to question our decision to move here. We don't really know anyone except a few neighbors.

Kieran Shepherd • 2 天前

DFW has a notoriously closed-off job network, making it difficult for people to find opportunities.

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