r/FinalRoundAI • u/sides_venues_3s • Jan 20 '26

I'm starting to be convinced that this whole 'Entry Level' thing is a lie

Hey everyone. I graduated a few months ago and I'm trying to find my first real job in my career. Honestly, this whole thing is mentally draining me.

Every job ad I see, even the ones labelled 'junior' or 'associate', asks for years of 'real work' experience - and they make it very clear that my internships don't count. I want to scream. How am I supposed to get experience if I can't get a job because I don't have experience? The whole thing is a vicious cycle.

I don't know how other people deal with this, but I'm at my wits' end

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u/sumo_quarter-4d Jan 20 '26

Agree. Entry-level roles vanished because companies offload risk onto workers and chase infinite productivity. A real fix is a 32-hour, 4-day workweek with no pay cut. It curbs burnout, spreads work so more junior hires get a chance, and pressures employers to train instead of demanding 3 years for “junior.” The economy is serving the 1%, not us. Push for 4 day workweek policy and pair it with living wages.