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James Chen, PHR

@jamesphr.bsky.social

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He/Him/His · HR Professional · Freelance Photographer · Online Content Creator · Thai Tea Enjoyer Current: Open to work! | Prev: CORSAIR; Chegg

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 5d

Inspiring. Love this for you 🤍

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 6d

In San Diego!

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 7d

After TwitchCon, I think I only have one more local con this year.

Should probably start projecting my events for 2026 soon. We either:
- reel it back and focus on my soon-to-be new day job
- RESTART MY CONTENT CREATOR ERA??!?!? 👀

(but really, I should focus on my day job 🤣)

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 7d

I am once again nervous about a con (TwitchCon) for no reason

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 7d

👑💅

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 7d

I'm excited to see you both this weekend!!

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 8d

Just want to say please feel welcome to reach out if you're ever looking for someone to talk to 🤍

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

A day after my final interview, I received the verbal offer 🥳!

This new job:
- <2 miles from where I live
- not in gaming or tech, and that's okay, because I've enjoyed everyone I've met
- more 💰

I'm healing, to say the least.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

I patiently wait until mid-September. We check in with each other, and the Recruiter schedules interviews for me with the Hiring Manager, CHRO, and COO over the span of about a week.

I exited the final interview telling myself that I interviewed honestly and can only hope for the best from here.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

The Recruiter arranged a (steak 🥩) lunch for the Hiring Manager and me to reconnect and for me to learn more about the position they're proposing.

I stated and my interested, and the Recruiter and Hiring Manager said they'll be in touch with me closer to Q4.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

The Recruiter asked how I was doing, if I was still on the job market, shared more with me about their team developments, etc.

I explained I started a new role, but I was very open to hearing what she had to say, and that I appreciated her for reaching out and thinking of me.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

In mid-July, I received an unexpected phone call from the Recruiter for the company that previously rejected me in April. She explained they're projecting to expand their HR team later this year, and I was one of the first people she thought of to reconnect with.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

My current job is alright; I don't dislike it. I've made new friends out of a few coworkers and various business clients, and I also developed exposure to other skills and fields.

Tbh, I think I'm doing really well and have security here, but this was never a place I pictured myself long term.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

At the time (and since then, really), I stopped applying for jobs and do interviews because I was burnt out from job searching. I had been applying and interviewing for about 4-5 dedicated months by that point, so I put all my focus into my current job.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

Back in March this year, the day I signed my current job offer, I had a final interview with another company.

I signed the offer for my current company to cover my butt after being unemployed for almost a year, and the company I interviewed with rejects me later in April.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 9d

No longer going to have "Manager" in job title (Business Office Manager), but officially signed a position to start as an HR Generalist ✅

🧵 Thread of the backstory:

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 15d

had a cool new fun happy life event happen the past few days and I hope I can write about it soon once some more details are finalized

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 10d

had a lil dress up outing the past few days

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 14d

love this for you

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 15d

had a cool new fun happy life event happen the past few days and I hope I can write about it soon once some more details are finalized

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 16d

Once it's July, I already start thinking the end of the year is right around the corner.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 16d

The reality is we look at our keyboards (even in our peripheral vision) almost everyday, and there's a tingly good feeling in the brain to not see all the grime and dust on the face and all sides of the keycaps.

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 16d

Big Sydney fan 🤍

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 17d

in case anyone cares I cleaned my keyboard today ⌨

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 21d

Happy October 🎃

James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 21d

in my villain era of corporate employment because apparently I send "scary" emails 🤠