I've been searching for a job here in Malta since January and I'm convinced I'm seeing widespread neurological problems. It was planned - I resigned from my old position and was financially sound, and I wasn't expecting to jump right into another position, but it's a nightmare.

I'm experienced, and qualified and there are quite a few jobs posted in my industry - but every single recruitment process I'm entering is turning into a joke.

The problem is literally recruiters and HR staff taking weeks to respond to emails, and then send the wrong information, or just stop communicating for no reason. Seriously, I was thinking it was me, but now I'm seeing lots of people say the same thing on LinkedIn, and hearing it from friends.

Also, here in Malta, there seems to be a sudden spate of road traffic accidents - yes, there are always lots of bumps on this crowded island, but things have go so bad recently that the government has announced they are setting up a special commission.

I'm increasingly convinced there is some mass neurological degenerative disease taking hold.