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Worrying
TheNightmare
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I often find myself worrying about when I’ll finally get back on my feet regarding work. These feelings of uncertainty are a daily occurrence, especially when I’m in bed, stressing about different things. I really want to move forward soon, even though there’s no rush. It’s the prolonged period of waiting that’s bringing me down. I went to a drop-in job club to help with my job search. They assist with applications and reviewing my CV. While they’ve assured me that I’m doing everything right, it’s frustrating that my efforts aren’t yielding results. I feel like I’m doing a lot, but nothing seems to be working, which leaves me wondering what more I can do and when I’ll finally see some success. To be honest, I don’t have much in terms of qualifications, but I’m doing functional skills as a final resort. Ideally, I’d prefer to just get into work quickly instead of waiting to complete my functional skills because even then, I might struggle.
One area I suspect might be holding me back is my lack of experience. To address this, I’ve started volunteering at a local charity shop. While I hope this will help, I can’t help but worry that it might not make a significant difference. They can provide me with a reference, though they mentioned that I might not be able to work multiple days a week due to others being in often, leaving them fully staffed. Even so, I’m hoping it will still be useful, and I’ll keep trying to look for places that can offer me support. I have a couple of potential opportunities for job interviews, and I’m hoping doing some voluntary work will help. I’m just trying not to rely on certain things, but hopefully, one of the options I have or get will work out. I can’t help but worry so much about it. Being at home all day makes me feel unproductive, and that feeling adds to my stress. I’m just trying to keep my options open and stay hopeful. This comes is what has been getting me through this and this is probably for another thread eventually I'm not going to have here which can be scary, it's not for a bit of time though and I still believe I'll be in a totally different position by then. Still going to be sad leaving though because I honestly don't know where I'd be without here like I know I'm so insanely repetitive but it does help, I will forever appreciate it, virtual hugs, comments, pms and I'm trying to support back too.
One area I suspect might be holding me back is my lack of experience. To address this, I’ve started volunteering at a local charity shop. While I hope this will help, I can’t help but worry that it might not make a significant difference. They can provide me with a reference, though they mentioned that I might not be able to work multiple days a week due to others being in often, leaving them fully staffed. Even so, I’m hoping it will still be useful, and I’ll keep trying to look for places that can offer me support. I have a couple of potential opportunities for job interviews, and I’m hoping doing some voluntary work will help. I’m just trying not to rely on certain things, but hopefully, one of the options I have or get will work out. I can’t help but worry so much about it. Being at home all day makes me feel unproductive, and that feeling adds to my stress. I’m just trying to keep my options open and stay hopeful. This comes is what has been getting me through this and this is probably for another thread eventually I'm not going to have here which can be scary, it's not for a bit of time though and I still believe I'll be in a totally different position by then. Still going to be sad leaving though because I honestly don't know where I'd be without here like I know I'm so insanely repetitive but it does help, I will forever appreciate it, virtual hugs, comments, pms and I'm trying to support back too.
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Have a lovely night. 🖤
@Riley_2001 really appreciate this, hearing you and others are proud of me, means so much thanks so much.
i really am so so proud of you for never giving up no matter what life throws at you, you’re doing AMAZING!!!
@shannon_164 really appreciate the kind words
Im not sure if I would volunteer in other places yet, is that ok? I'll check that link Thanks so much for everything. You're an amazing helpful member here.
Really appreciate it .