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Product manager job hunting burnout and interview why us frustration

April 2, 2026r/ProductManagement

In r/ProductManagement, long job searches are driving burnout and confidence loss, with particular frustration at interview questions like "Why us" that feel performative. The community also warns the market is highly competitive and PM is hard as a first role.

Unable to get a job as Product Manager since more than 14 months.
“Why do you want to work for our company? Why us? “
The market is mega competitive right now, so it's just a hard path.
r/ProductManagement
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