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The speaker begins by expressing exhaustion with the job application process, which they've been engaged in extensively—"dozens of applications across various industries"—without much success. Out of all these attempts, only one company responded, leading to a lengthy, two-and-a-half-hour interview for a bartending position at a privately owned business. Promises were made: they would be contacted shortly with a start date and a meeting with fellow employees. Yet, ten days have passed without any follow-up, and the individual highlights a common issue: being forced to chase after potential employers who initially showed interest.