Jenn R
@jnnrss.bsky.social
UX researcher for cars but I can't drive. Immigrant. Londoner. Cat lover. May occasionally like some fandom related stuff here too. Always talking about job hunting (UX career crisis or not)
Final day of work tomorrow.
My goals for unemployment (besides find employment again of course)
Finish the books I have started
Find a Data Analysis course to take, and take it
Go to the cinema
Do the annual Christmas deep clean of the house
Workout
My goals for unemployment (besides find employment again of course)
Finish the books I have started
Find a Data Analysis course to take, and take it
Go to the cinema
Do the annual Christmas deep clean of the house
Workout
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Final day of work tomorrow.
My goals for unemployment (besides find employment again of course)
Finish the books I have started
Find a Data Analysis course to take, and take it
Go to the cinema
Do the annual Christmas deep clean of the house
Workout
My goals for unemployment (besides find employment again of course)
Finish the books I have started
Find a Data Analysis course to take, and take it
Go to the cinema
Do the annual Christmas deep clean of the house
Workout
Interesting how in the CS I was brought forward for an interview at a G7 role, but only scored 2.33/5 for a HEO role.
Application process for the 2.33 was very different from standard, it was through a system called "Applied" and did not follow the usual CS format.
Application process for the 2.33 was very different from standard, it was through a system called "Applied" and did not follow the usual CS format.
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Interesting how in the CS I was brought forward for an interview at a G7 role, but only scored 2.33/5 for a HEO role.
Application process for the 2.33 was very different from standard, it was through a system called "Applied" and did not follow the usual CS format.
Application process for the 2.33 was very different from standard, it was through a system called "Applied" and did not follow the usual CS format.
I've noticed speaking with other UXers lately that, like myself a few weeks ago, there were plenty of people who haven't been interviewing in several years now.
I've started interviewing this week after not doing so seriously since 2023, so here's my experience 🧵
I've started interviewing this week after not doing so seriously since 2023, so here's my experience 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I've noticed speaking with other UXers lately that, like myself a few weeks ago, there were plenty of people who haven't been interviewing in several years now.
I've started interviewing this week after not doing so seriously since 2023, so here's my experience 🧵
I've started interviewing this week after not doing so seriously since 2023, so here's my experience 🧵
You can't convince me GTA 6's delay is not related to Rockstars union busting behaviours www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers
A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
You can't convince me GTA 6's delay is not related to Rockstars union busting behaviours www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reminding myself of previously effective job applications things from other times in my life.
For example, sending a thank you note to the interviewers after the interview, just making yourself available for more conversations and maybe reminding them of your existence has worked well for me before
For example, sending a thank you note to the interviewers after the interview, just making yourself available for more conversations and maybe reminding them of your existence has worked well for me before
November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Reminding myself of previously effective job applications things from other times in my life.
For example, sending a thank you note to the interviewers after the interview, just making yourself available for more conversations and maybe reminding them of your existence has worked well for me before
For example, sending a thank you note to the interviewers after the interview, just making yourself available for more conversations and maybe reminding them of your existence has worked well for me before
You know, maybe I CAN kind of understand why people might think that birds aren't real.
the ocellated turkey is named for the eye-shaped spots (ocelli) on its tail feathers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocellat...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocellat...
November 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
You know, maybe I CAN kind of understand why people might think that birds aren't real.
Just came across a research spec where one of the requirements for the participants was continuous speaking for the full 45 minute session with gaps in speaking of only 2 seconds or less allowed.
WTF, awful companies running unethical garbage. But we don't need UX Researchers anymore . . . 🙄
WTF, awful companies running unethical garbage. But we don't need UX Researchers anymore . . . 🙄
November 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just came across a research spec where one of the requirements for the participants was continuous speaking for the full 45 minute session with gaps in speaking of only 2 seconds or less allowed.
WTF, awful companies running unethical garbage. But we don't need UX Researchers anymore . . . 🙄
WTF, awful companies running unethical garbage. But we don't need UX Researchers anymore . . . 🙄
Another week of job applications.
Postings have slowed, hit the "red" in my applications numbers today. I do have another civil service job to apply for but the applications take longer and they don't have the "rush to get first" thankfully so I'll tackle it after my Interview on Monday.
#uxjobs
Postings have slowed, hit the "red" in my applications numbers today. I do have another civil service job to apply for but the applications take longer and they don't have the "rush to get first" thankfully so I'll tackle it after my Interview on Monday.
#uxjobs
October 31, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Another week of job applications.
Postings have slowed, hit the "red" in my applications numbers today. I do have another civil service job to apply for but the applications take longer and they don't have the "rush to get first" thankfully so I'll tackle it after my Interview on Monday.
#uxjobs
Postings have slowed, hit the "red" in my applications numbers today. I do have another civil service job to apply for but the applications take longer and they don't have the "rush to get first" thankfully so I'll tackle it after my Interview on Monday.
#uxjobs
Had an awful introductory call with a UX Career Coach last night.
Can't believe their course sells for $3000. And they kept pushing it could be financed!
Lots of respect lost for the individual running it.
Can't believe their course sells for $3000. And they kept pushing it could be financed!
Lots of respect lost for the individual running it.
October 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Had an awful introductory call with a UX Career Coach last night.
Can't believe their course sells for $3000. And they kept pushing it could be financed!
Lots of respect lost for the individual running it.
Can't believe their course sells for $3000. And they kept pushing it could be financed!
Lots of respect lost for the individual running it.
Reposted by Jenn R
Hey folks. I was impacted by the layoffs at Amazon today. If you or someone you know is in need of a UX Researcher with multiple years of experience leading or supporting research initiatives, games or otherwise, please DM me or reach out to me on LinkedIIn. www.linkedin.com/in/cdwheelock
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hey folks. I was impacted by the layoffs at Amazon today. If you or someone you know is in need of a UX Researcher with multiple years of experience leading or supporting research initiatives, games or otherwise, please DM me or reach out to me on LinkedIIn. www.linkedin.com/in/cdwheelock
Welp it only took 2 weeks but I seem to have maxed out on the backlog of jobs to apply to.
Thankfully it looks like there's some junior roles available which is a good thing for the market and a positive sign for the UX Research industry in general.
Thankfully it looks like there's some junior roles available which is a good thing for the market and a positive sign for the UX Research industry in general.
October 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Welp it only took 2 weeks but I seem to have maxed out on the backlog of jobs to apply to.
Thankfully it looks like there's some junior roles available which is a good thing for the market and a positive sign for the UX Research industry in general.
Thankfully it looks like there's some junior roles available which is a good thing for the market and a positive sign for the UX Research industry in general.
Oof, service design fail for the Nectar QR code rollout
October 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Oof, service design fail for the Nectar QR code rollout
In a world of 0 responses to applications, it's nice to see some candidate friendly design on certain platforms #ux #jobapplications
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In a world of 0 responses to applications, it's nice to see some candidate friendly design on certain platforms #ux #jobapplications
My cats are not handling the clock change well. Eldest cat was already begging for food 30 minutes to 1 hour early. They are both very distraught at our sleeping in the past 2 days.
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My cats are not handling the clock change well. Eldest cat was already begging for food 30 minutes to 1 hour early. They are both very distraught at our sleeping in the past 2 days.
Jobs applied for Sept/Oct: 38
Rejections: 6
No response (so far): 32
Longest ghosting (so far): 38 days
That doesn't include jobs I applied for before I started tracking again. I still have pre-COVID unresponded to applications out there for sure.
Rejections: 6
No response (so far): 32
Longest ghosting (so far): 38 days
That doesn't include jobs I applied for before I started tracking again. I still have pre-COVID unresponded to applications out there for sure.
October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Jobs applied for Sept/Oct: 38
Rejections: 6
No response (so far): 32
Longest ghosting (so far): 38 days
That doesn't include jobs I applied for before I started tracking again. I still have pre-COVID unresponded to applications out there for sure.
Rejections: 6
No response (so far): 32
Longest ghosting (so far): 38 days
That doesn't include jobs I applied for before I started tracking again. I still have pre-COVID unresponded to applications out there for sure.
Reposted by Jenn R
it does seem like some kind of something-something sign of our engineer brain dominated times that Literally Everything is Made by Asshole Engineers Now
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
it does seem like some kind of something-something sign of our engineer brain dominated times that Literally Everything is Made by Asshole Engineers Now
I wish salaries were still public.
I've probably wasted the past 10 months, especially the past 2 weeks, asking for too much because my current package is benchmarked to the salaries in 2023, and salary surveys are a year behind.
I'm looking at a 20-30% drop. I've been asking for 0-15%.
I've probably wasted the past 10 months, especially the past 2 weeks, asking for too much because my current package is benchmarked to the salaries in 2023, and salary surveys are a year behind.
I'm looking at a 20-30% drop. I've been asking for 0-15%.
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I wish salaries were still public.
I've probably wasted the past 10 months, especially the past 2 weeks, asking for too much because my current package is benchmarked to the salaries in 2023, and salary surveys are a year behind.
I'm looking at a 20-30% drop. I've been asking for 0-15%.
I've probably wasted the past 10 months, especially the past 2 weeks, asking for too much because my current package is benchmarked to the salaries in 2023, and salary surveys are a year behind.
I'm looking at a 20-30% drop. I've been asking for 0-15%.
New challenge for the foreseeable:
Keep this cell out of the red (turns red at >15)
Keep this cell out of the red (turns red at >15)
October 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
New challenge for the foreseeable:
Keep this cell out of the red (turns red at >15)
Keep this cell out of the red (turns red at >15)
New record. 1 hour 10. But it was definitely a human written reply.
Quickest rejection I've ever received. 3 hours from application
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
New record. 1 hour 10. But it was definitely a human written reply.
Maybe the redundancy consultations benefit certain fields and jobs but oh my gosh do I wish I could just walk away with a lump sum right now instead.
October 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Maybe the redundancy consultations benefit certain fields and jobs but oh my gosh do I wish I could just walk away with a lump sum right now instead.
I'm glad the UX community, despite the fragmentation and stress the past few years, continues to be supportive
October 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I'm glad the UX community, despite the fragmentation and stress the past few years, continues to be supportive
Quickest rejection I've ever received. 3 hours from application
October 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Quickest rejection I've ever received. 3 hours from application
I'm at risk for redundancy so if anyone is hiring a Senior or Lead UX Researcher remote or in London hybrid let me know! Open to perm or contracts
October 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I'm at risk for redundancy so if anyone is hiring a Senior or Lead UX Researcher remote or in London hybrid let me know! Open to perm or contracts
Once again the old white men of UX stating something out of touch
October 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Once again the old white men of UX stating something out of touch
Conspiracy I'm choosing to believe after TSwift release of a flop album after her breakup with Alwyn.
He wrote the other albums.
He wrote the other albums.
October 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Conspiracy I'm choosing to believe after TSwift release of a flop album after her breakup with Alwyn.
He wrote the other albums.
He wrote the other albums.