I've been unemployed for a long time. I suffered horrible burn out the last time I went to work. I am a creative person, but I also suffer burn out easily - mainly because of expectation vs reality. I'm someone who constantly needs "kudos" to know I'm doing a decent job. Also, while appreciation doesn't boost my confidence much, single criticism, I take it to heart, feel horrible, miserable and worthless.

I'm mulling about getting back to work. My family suggested NGO/charity. I sometimes feel it maybe a good option because - I like helping people and I have such low expectation from it, that I may not suffer burn out. But I somehow cannot turn off that voice inside my head where I wanted a high-flying job to tell me that "I'm successful career woman"

I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you for reading.