The new trend called "rage-applying" has taken the job market by storm in 2023. It is when workers apply for multiple job positions out of frustration or anger after a long, hard day at work. According to a recent poll conducted by the Robert Walters Group, 68% of 2,000 professionals admitted to rage-applying since the beginning of the year.

This trend has gained popularity through social media platforms such as TikTok, where workers share their experiences with the hashtag #rageapplying. It has even led to the emergence of other terms such as "quiet quitting" and "quiet firing," which refer to employees quitting or getting fired from their jobs without making any noise.

While applying to new positions after a tough day at work is not new, this trend highlights potential workplace issues during a time when there is significant emphasis on employment and labor trends. It may reflect a growing dissatisfaction with work and a need for change, which employers should take into consideration.

But rage-applying is not limited to the job market; it has also become a trend in college applications. Students apply to a large number of colleges out of frustration or fear of not being accepted by their preferred schools. It is essentially a strategy to increase their chances of getting into a good school, but it can have negative consequences.

Rage-applying can be costly. Each application requires an application fee, which can add up quickly, especially if a student is applying to a large number of schools. This can put a strain on the student's finances and may not be worth the investment if they end up getting accepted to a school they do not really want to attend.

Rage-applying can also be time-consuming and stressful. Writing multiple essays, gathering transcripts and recommendations, and keeping track of deadlines for a large number of schools can be overwhelming, and may lead to lower quality applications as a result. It is important for students to focus their efforts on a smaller number of schools and ensure that their applications are well-written and thought-out.

Rage-applying can hurt a student's chances of getting into their preferred schools. Admissions committees can tell when a student has applied to a large number of schools out of desperation, and may view the student as less committed to their institution. This can lead to a rejection, even if the student has good grades and test scores.