The author acknowledges this paradox at the bottom of the article: "That’s where the irony lies. I know that the way you get jobs is by getting out there and t

The author acknowledges this paradox at the bottom of the article: "That’s where the irony lies. I know that the way you get jobs is by getting out there and telling people you’re looking. Using your acquaintances as a network and strengthening social connections is the best way to eventually land employment. One day I’ll work up the courage. For now, my desperation is a quiet one, hiding behind school soccer pickups and the glow of a computer screen. For now, it’s still my secret."