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Downboy March 30th, 2023

Hi everyone, new here. Laid off last week. Under extreme anxiety and pressure. I am here to rant and seek help and advice. Everyday is a painful waiting game,

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sunnyWriting4806 March 30th, 2023

@Downboy11

I'm very sorry to hear that, being laid off can be one of the biggest challenges in life you'll face. Hope things will eventually will work out and sooner at that. Rooting for you regardless.

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Downboy OP March 30th, 2023

@sunnyWriting4806 thanks. I be very frank. I am desperate to the extent that I am grasping at all kinds of kinds words even from strangers online. This is how a bad condition I am in

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sunnyWriting4806 April 1st, 2023

@Downboy

I understand that. Sometimes kindness from strangers can be the beginning to the road up. I always like the quote that the good thing about being at your lowest is that you can only go up from there. Keep fighting and we'll root for you onward

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divinelyblessed March 30th, 2023

Writing becuz I know how it feels. I lost my job 1 yr and 8 months ago. After like 500 applications online, I finally landed a 15 hr a week job at minimum wage just this week. So don't give up







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divinelyblessed March 30th, 2023

A d when I was unemployed someone stole my catalyst converter and that cost me all my savings so for a few months I didn't even have $ for food but I will get my 1st paycheck in 2 weeks or so.



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Downboy OP March 30th, 2023

@divinelyblessed ouch. Sry to hear that. Losing a job isn’t the end of the world but it seems like the end of the world for me.


How did you deal with such emotions
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divinelyblessed October 28th, 2023

@DownboyHi i just saw ur msg. Its so hard cuz i don't have friends,  family or partner  to talk to. But i advise if u can speak to a counsler if u can. All the best to u

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gentleBraid2726 March 30th, 2023

@Downboy11

Oh no friend, Sorry to hear it!

I wish you get a better job very soon!



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Downboy OP March 30th, 2023

@gentleBraid2726


thank you!

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compassionateOak202 March 30th, 2023

@Downboy11

Hi there. I'm sorry that you lost your job. I too lost my job back in January, so I'm still figuring out until today what to do with my life. I hope you'll find something coming your way soon.

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Downboy OP March 30th, 2023

@compassionateOak202 thank you! Yes. I have the same problem.



Hope you find a job soon too
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amazingElementary5016 March 30th, 2023

@Downboy11 you are going through a really challenging time, hope it gets better for you soon

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Downboy OP March 30th, 2023

@amazingElementary5016 Thank you!

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Downboy OP March 30th, 2023

Just an update everyone who provided kind words.

I have a total of 4 leads which is somewhat passing the resume screening stage.

Am waiting for interviews.

Some of the opportunities are pretty interesting.


empathicPanda9436 March 30th, 2023

If you want some one to talk to text me without hesitation i am here yo listen to you

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Downboy OP March 30th, 2023

@empathicPanda9436 thank you for your kind offer

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Downboy OP March 31st, 2023

Sorry to rant everyone. But i am experiencing roller coaster emotions. I woke up and i am feeling damn afraid and scared and nervous.

I have to type it here to "let off steam"


Downboy OP March 31st, 2023

Arghh the waiting game is killing me. 4 leads. No follow up.

i feel sometimes jobseekers would like a rejection email if possible instead of pure ghosting


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