pink_sugar Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Ever since I lost my job in December, things have just seemed to be getting continuously worse. My cat died 3 days later and when my husband made his job transfer, his hours were cut drastically due to a reduction in business. Now we're having to stay with relatives until we get full time work again or second jobs. I've been getting several interviews, but discouraged because I still haven't landed a job yet. It doesn't help that my relatives always seem to be upset with us. Right now, I really just feel like there's not a care in the world. With things rocky in the marriage as well, I feel as if I don't have anyone to confide in. I feel terrible about myself not only about the job situation...but I just feel so alone. I know my depression is back...I just don't feel like doing anything, I'm sleeping for hours, waking up with extreme anxiety. I just hope and pray things start to turn around soon. I guess this probably should be in the rant section, but I could really use some positive reinforcement. Edited March 16, 2014 by pink_sugar Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 {{{hugs}}} pinksugar. So sorry to hear that. Yes, sometimes when it rains, it really pours. That really, really sucks, and I wish that things were better for you and your H. What career field are you in? Is your H in the same field? Do you feel that maybe your location is holding you back? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author pink_sugar Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) {{{hugs}}} pinksugar. So sorry to hear that. Yes, sometimes when it rains, it really pours. That really, really sucks, and I wish that things were better for you and your H. What career field are you in? Is your H in the same field? Do you feel that maybe your location is holding you back? We just recently moved to a cheaper location, because the area we lived in was too expensive. My husband actually has more job leads in our new location (I'm assuming because there was so much competition where we used to live) and I still also get plenty of calls for interviews. I know the right job will happen, I guess with all that's going on, I've been easily discouraged. We're both in the business field (husband is currently in administration for a transportation company and business tends to fluctuate in the transportation industry), although my husband is having a difficult time getting into HR, so he's been looking for state work since he has relatives employed by the state. Thanks for the reassurance. Edited March 16, 2014 by pink_sugar 1 Link to post Share on other sites
regine_phalange Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ever since I lost my job in December, things have just seemed to be getting continuously worse. My cat died 3 days later and when my husband made his job transfer, his hours were cut drastically due to a reduction in business. Now we're having to stay with relatives until we get full time work again or second jobs. I've been getting several interviews, but discouraged because I still haven't landed a job yet. It doesn't help that my relatives always seem to be upset with us. Right now, I really just feel like there's not a care in the world. With things rocky in the marriage as well, I feel as if I don't have anyone to confide in. I feel terrible about myself not only about the job situation...but I just feel so alone. I know my depression is back...I just don't feel like doing anything, I'm sleeping for hours, waking up with extreme anxiety. I just hope and pray things start to turn around soon. I guess this probably should be in the rant section, but I could really use some positive reinforcement. I'm sorry for your job and your cat. But everything is going to be allright! Maybe not right now, but it will. You'll see. Don't let the depression take over you. Eat well, sleep well and make sure you get sunlight (vitamin D). It's a good sign that you take a lot job calls. While you are searching for a job, you can spend the time improve your skills. Maybe participate on an massive open online course (MOOC) that interests you. You will learn new things, meet people and you may be able to add it to your CV to prove your interest in a certain field. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author pink_sugar Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'm sorry for your job and your cat. But everything is going to be allright! Maybe not right now, but it will. You'll see. Don't let the depression take over you. Eat well, sleep well and make sure you get sunlight (vitamin D). It's a good sign that you take a lot job calls. While you are searching for a job, you can spend the time improve your skills. Maybe participate on an massive open online course (MOOC) that interests you. You will learn new things, meet people and you may be able to add it to your CV to prove your interest in a certain field. Funny you mention it, but I had low vitamin D on my recent blood test. But it's been a few months since then and I've been taking supplements and getting out for a long walk in the sunlight several times a week. I actually recently looked into free online courses through a website called Coursera, I definitely think it could help. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lifeguides Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hey, I'm sorry you're going through a hard time. I've heard people say, "God will never give you more than you can bare." Although I'm not religious I've always liked this. Even in the toughest of times I feel like I can find the strength to make it better, or at the least endure until light shines through the cracks and things get better. Sometimes the little things can help... treat yourself to some chocolate, talk to a friend, watch an uplifting movie or look up at the sky and imagine how tiny the Earth is in the grand-scheme of the universe, and maybe it'll make your problems feel a little bit more manageable too! A friend of mine is trying to get people to share their fears (anonymously), his perspective is that it may be a freeing experience for the one sharing and a comfort to those reading... give it a try if you're so inclined. I wish you the best! What's your fear? Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Milked Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Hey, I'm sorry you're going through a hard time. I've heard people say, "God will never give you more than you can bare." Although I'm not religious I've always liked this. Even in the toughest of times I feel like I can find the strength to make it better, or at the least endure until light shines through the cracks and things get better. I have liked that saying as well. I have heard it described as "there is nothing in life that someone else has not endured before and that God loves you enough to not let upon you more than you can handle because he loves you" or something like that. Thanks for reminding me that we must take the chastisement with the blessings. Edited March 21, 2014 by Mr.Milked Link to post Share on other sites
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