I need to take a break from everything and everyone for awhile

annoyedgrunt84 · Aug 19, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Is there anyway to do that? I have been trying to find a new job and move out of my hometown for over a year. I just keep getting rejected and I am exhausted, I have some personal projects I want to finish up and I believe that if I could get away from my job for a few weeks I really would finish them.

CANDC · Aug 20, 2021 at 07:27 PM

Hi @annoyedgrunt84. I am sorry you feel like the present situation is not feeling good.

My own experience is that I need to sleep more when I have stress and work on personal projects on weekends. I also exercise daily and find a quiet place to sit for about 5 minutes a couple times a day. Connecting with my breath is very restful.

These help me more than moving somewhere else which I did many times. I find the same stuff wherever I go so why not find contentment here?
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annoyedgrunt84 · Aug 21, 2021 at 09:40 AM

The reason I want to move is because I feel like I won’t have independence here. It’s to easy to rely on my family while I’m here.

CANDC · Aug 22, 2021 at 05:39 PM

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The reason I want to move is because I feel like I won’t have independence here. It’s to easy to rely on my family while I’m here.

I hear you and independence is a good thing but sometimes it is a later step preceded by working toward saving a year's supply of money in case the plan for independence meets a snag like Covid for instance. But it is always your choice.

I find having a detailed plan to get to where I want to get can override some of the boredom of life and annoyance of overbearing parents. Saving money is a great way to earn independence. Just moving out without a detailed plan and at least 6 months of expenses can be very risky.

Hope you find a way that works for you.

luvyrself · Aug 23, 2021 at 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by annoyedgrunt84

Is there anyway to do that? I have been trying to find a new job and move out of my hometown for over a year. I just keep getting rejected and I am exhausted, I have some personal projects I want to finish up and I believe that if I could get away from my job for a few weeks I really would finish them.

---I feel exactly the same way. However, I dont want to bring the delta variant of covid back with me. My ex has poor resistance. So where the heck can I go safely?
He and I joke about just fleeing for Australia, but we probably wouldnt be able to get a visa. Then I suggested Richard Branson's (Virgin Atlantic billionaire sponsoring private space flights) private island. All I have to do is get an invitation! LOL I am writing a young adult book about the Grand Canyon. I'd love to go up there, but are hotels safe.? One up there has special safety protocols. Vaccines, masks, and social distancing are the biggest priorities.
I have settled for walking in a huge multilevel mall here for now and Facetiming my son and grandkids. The covid challenge continues to be adapt-adapt-adapt!

CANDC · Aug 26, 2021 at 10:50 AM

If you can find a remote job work at home and stay in your house and buy groceries online, that is one way to keep safe but a little boring after a while.

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annoyedgrunt84 Veteran Member Member Since Nov 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 720 9 634 hugs given	Aug 21, 2021 at 09:40 AM #3 The reason I want to move is because I feel like I won’t have independence here. It’s to easy to rely on my family while I’m here. __________________ "We can hear the night watchman click his flashlight ask himself if it's him or them that's insane"- Bob Dylan 20 mg Citalopram
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CANDC Super Moderator Community Support Team Community Liaison Chat Leader Member Since May 2014 Location: Northeast USA New England Posts: 17,411 (SuperPoster!) 9 2,312 hugs given	Aug 26, 2021 at 10:50 AM #6 If you can find a remote job work at home and stay in your house and buy groceries online, that is one way to keep safe but a little boring after a while. __________________ Super Moderator Community Support Team "Things Take Time"
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