[Rainbow11]

Hey guys, im kind of feeling depressed these days and wondering if you guys can offer some advice or just support.

Things causing my depression are:

Job Hunt
Current Job
Decline of part-time business
Relationship
Family

Ive been job hunting since December and ive just gotten two interviews one I didnt get the job and the other its been over 4 weeks now and ive heard nothing and they said they would have contacted me in 3 weeks.

Im currently in a dead end job working with some pretty horrible people in my department out of 6 of us 3 of us are job hunting and 2 left late last year. The environment is pretty terrible and the job just isnt rewarding especially since the new manager took over the division.

I used to have an ok part-time business that would supplement my income but now business has gone to the dogs I only sold one product last month.

I do not have a boyfriend but I have a really really close male friend who basically is a boyfriend without the sex. This relationship has gotten a bit complicated mainly because im always motivating him, being a listening ear, encouraging him and assisting him. However, ive found this isnt a two way street and he can be incredibly selfish.

My father continues to be a constant source of stress for the family refusing to do any work and is becoming a leech. Due to his stupidity and lack of money management skills he is in debt according to him up to his ears. Yet still he gives money to strangers helping them out while no one in the family can get a cent from him.

Right now im really depressed im wondering when will I get a new job, when will I find another part-time business idea, when will I have a great boyfriend, when will I be able to move into a loving, peaceful and comfortable home with a family of my own.

I also had a bad dream last night.

Any comments would be useful, thanks.

[kebsfroggy]

I'm so sorry you are going through such a rough time.
As a frog of little brain when it comes to families and relationships I'm well less than knowledgeable.

There have been some shows and segments on news programs about jobs and small businesses lately. In the area of new jobs you supposedly have to reinvent yourself. Go in with a "this is what I can do for you" attitude. The shows really emphasized that you know the company, the type of business they're in and how your skill and work experience compliment the job you are interviewing for.

When it comes to being in business for yourself look outside the box. Small one person businesses are succeeding. Look for products and/or services needed in your area that aren't provided. 2 ideas that have been making money for their owners ... a lady is providing transportation to people who don't have access to transportation and a lady making some food item using an old family recipe. These are only ideas because many places in the country have rules and regulations you have to comply with.

Keep posting and letting us know how things are progressing. I wish you the best.
kebs

[Rohag]

Hello & Welcome, Rainbow11!

Jobs, relationships and family -- three powerful sources of stress they are! If you could resolve the job problems, would that make the other two more manageable? If the job issue is key, do you have access to resources to improve your hiring or vocational potential? (No need to answer; these are things to consider.)