You have to put your time in, we all did when we were younger and we didn't complain it was unfair because that is just how life is - when you are... new, you get the grunt work and the holidays/weekends. After you put in your time and "EARN" your way up (so many people don't understand the concept of you have to earn things, you are not just magically entitled to them) then you get the perks. It's only fair, you have to start somewhere, and people who worked with the company 10+ years and earned their way to their perks deserve to have weekends/holidays off. I know long-road truck drivers that are gone for 2 weeks at a time that have found time to start a family so just because you have to work weekends and holidays does not mean you will never be able to start a family. In fact, how will you support this family you want to start if you don't stick out a job to earn your way to get time off & perks?  more

That's a form a discrimination. You are being treated differently because you don't have a family if you have proof of this and you are looking to... change it then I would file a complaint with HR or even the EEOC if necessary more

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I agree with others, who advise you NOT to quit. The current economic climate does not incentivize employers to hire for tax breaks. Hence hiring is... scare for upper level positions. Volunteering is KEY because if a company determines that your work ethic without a salary makes one take notice, they will find a way to hire you. more

So, network with people, because people hire people, not systems. Also helps to ensure that your CV side steps the other batch of applications and... gets to the HR or Hiring Manager so that it secures an interview for you.
Volunteer where possible to keep your skills fresh.
Above all, pray about it, stop being desperate, let God lead and guide you along the way, connect you to the right people to get you that next job. Best wishes.  more

Hooking jobs via job apps is a game of numbers, the more job apps, the higher the chances of getting an interview hence the chances of getting a job....

Its may not really be your fault in the making, 80% of jobs advertised are already taken up, that means they're just advertised for formality and audit purposes. You're left fighting for the remaining 20% hence the chances are quite minimal landing a job via job apps.
That further means that you have to have a very impressive CV to pull off, also you've to've it at the back of your mind that your CV just secures you an interview, not a job, so to play it out, you're interviewing has to also be top notch to secure the job, that's keeping all factors constant that there are no biases because you could as well just be interviewing for formality if the people hiring already have someone in place.

To summarise it, in this day and era where the jobs available Vs the unemployed is high. Networking is key and praying about it.
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SDit with him and honestly explain what is expected for the job. ALso, there will no exceptions made because of family. You may even want to type it... up and have him sign and give him a copy so he can not deny being told. more

What are his skills and where can you recommend him?

That is not a friend. End the friendship. Put boundaries and they will have nothing to report.

Talking to your Boss, will solve all sorts of that kind of inconveniences

We should always remember to take care of challenging experience based on personality difference between one and the other then all reactions can... easily be managed  more

You have to be more patient than ever before. Eat well.

Hi Jo am advise would be to look first a role in which you can volunteer in legal or other capacity there are alot of boards looking for board member... in Uganda .Continue to be active in professional groups..For example I am an active member of Uganda International HR chat group even though I have been out of Ugabda for over 5 years. .This will allow you stay upto date and current with what's going on in the industry.Durong this time contine to apply for the roles you are interested in..you will be amazed what opportunities turn up just because your keeping busy.Goodluck more

Job application is a numbers game so keep on applying. Never think ,"this job is for me" as inevitably it won't. Be positive and each application,... each rejection, each first interview and each second interview is merely is one small step closer more