[1Dar]

Ok so it has been a week today since I unexpectedly lost my job. The told me that after 4 months they felt it "wasn't a good fit" Frustrating and angering too! guess I just need a place to be right now. I have alot hanging in the balance as far as job prospects, but not alot I can do unless people call me back. I am starting to slip depressio wise I was on a good daily routine before the job termination now I am sleeping 12-16hrs a day agian and not doing anything.....frustrating, but at the same time I don't have anything to do...I mean there is stuff to do, but none of it is here where I am... if that makes sence to anyone but me.

Well I am hot an tired, so I guess i am gong to head for bed.

Dar

[ab1018]

(((((1Dar))))

I completely understand where you are coming from. I quit my job earlier this year (3 deaths of close people in less than a year) because of depression.

I have been sending out resumes too without any replies yet. We just have to hang in there. I remember in previous times of job searches (although I had a job when I was looking), it seems like it is feast or famine. I panicked, then got 4 offers in one week.

Just know that when one door closes, another one opens. I believe that you will find the next place that you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there.

Good luck and another hug!

[Hopefull]

Sorry to hear that. I am looking for work too (see my post on this forum). I hope you find a way to keep your spirits up. I haven't heard a peep out of anyone from my applications.
Hang in there. Well, I better go to bed too or I won't want to get up to get my job search work done. Hope you sleep okey. Good night.

[Wants2Fly]

Me too. Me too. It's a b***** to be without work. I've heard that excuse, You're not a good fit.

What the bleep does that mean? Are we on a bleeping date? I generally interpret it to mean I'm inadequate, and that hurts. My work is my primary source of self-esteem.

I am so sorry that you are in this boat, too. It ain't no luxury cruise.

i know that feeling.........hang in there......xoxoxo pat

[Perna]

Hope you all find something soon. I tried not to mind the "not a good match" comment, figured I was wasted on them :-) Think of a plan that encompasses doing things you want to do while you're not working. I always had trouble starting/quitting jobs so did 10 years of seasonal and part-time temp jobs I set up for myself just for the purpose of starting/quitting so I could work on those fears for myself. I took a few courses through the years too so I could explain "breaks" in my employment record as times I was working on my own projects/going to school, etc. I always tried to get and keep an independent job or two, no matter how small, so I could say I was "self-employed" or an "independent contractor" (even though I didn't make enough money that way). Made it look like I was self-starting and ambitious and had a clue what I was doing :-) Not a lie but a perception thing. I tried to take work out of the "center" of my life and make my life just contain work but with me in charge.

[Soidhonia]

(((1 DAR)))
I am sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find something to do with your time even if it is visiting a library or going and treating yourself to lunch. I hope things get better for you soon, and you contact your mental health team for the depression so they can help you during your time of need. Take care of yourself (((DAR))). Soidhonia

[Wants2Fly]

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(((1 DAR)))
I am sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find something to do with your time even if it is visiting a library or going and treating yourself to lunch. (((DAR))). Soidhonia

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Really good suggestions, Soidhonia, especially those that are free. Stopping at a park, riding my bike at sunset, taking time to walk on the boardwalk are free and can lift my spirits. Thanks for reminding me! I hope these work for you, too, Dar1