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Keeping Going

RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 5,470 Part of The Furniture
in Health & Wellbeing
At the start of the year I did volunteering once a week for a few months. I did not like it as it was unpaid, demotivating, and I never felt valued but I carried on because I was encouraged to. I also completed Functional Skills in Maths which I did not enjoy either but I passed. I even panicked thinking I lost my certificate but luckily I found all my certificates, got them together, and added everything to my CV. I also apply to jobs nearly every day.

The past few years have been harsh. Last year was tough and this year has not been much better. I have tried volunteering and courses but setbacks and fails keep happening. I did not want to do a confidence-boosting course last year because it felt too long and would delay work. Even though I have done courses, applied consistently, and had interviews, I am still out of work. The length of time is what really gets to me especially seeing others get ahead. I get that some people think I am not trying but I am. I doubt myself a lot wondering if I can do it but things have got to change and I am battling the uncertainty.

Now I am doing a course. I chose a six-week option to get into work quicker rather than a three-month one. I sometimes take what I have for granted but I appreciate it. I want to move forward and see big changes because I have put in a lot of effort. It is hard to keep going without letting pressure get to me but I am really glad for the online support around me as well as the in-person and online counselling I have had. I could not have done it without it.

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  • eylaheylah Community Connector Posts: 9,380 Supreme Poster
    im so proud of you @Redemption . you keep on going even when things set you back time. you haven’t given up even when you felt like you couldn’t keep searching for jobs etc. that’s rly admirable. we see how much you’re trying every day to look at getting a job etc and we all believe in you. im rooting for you and always will. pls keep going. we are behind you in. this we are here for you. <3
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • DonnerKebabDonnerKebab Community Connector Posts: 2,066 Boards Champion
    Redemption wrote: »
    At the start of the year I did volunteering once a week for a few months. I did not like it as it was unpaid, demotivating, and I never felt valued but I carried on because I was encouraged to. I also completed Functional Skills in Maths which I did not enjoy either but I passed. I even panicked thinking I lost my certificate but luckily I found all my certificates, got them together, and added everything to my CV. I also apply to jobs nearly every day.

    The past few years have been harsh. Last year was tough and this year has not been much better. I have tried volunteering and courses but setbacks and fails keep happening. I did not want to do a confidence-boosting course last year because it felt too long and would delay work. Even though I have done courses, applied consistently, and had interviews, I am still out of work. The length of time is what really gets to me especially seeing others get ahead. I get that some people think I am not trying but I am. I doubt myself a lot wondering if I can do it but things have got to change and I am battling the uncertainty.

    Now I am doing a course. I chose a six-week option to get into work quicker rather than a three-month one. I sometimes take what I have for granted but I appreciate it. I want to move forward and see big changes because I have put in a lot of effort. It is hard to keep going without letting pressure get to me but I am really glad for the online support around me as well as the in-person and online counselling I have had. I could not have done it without it.

    @Redemption that's a true warriors spirit. Yes it will be crushing the pressure you're under, the length of time it's been, and the challenges you're facing, but what is remarkable is the fact you aren't giving up, when so many in your shoes would have done. You're trying your best, and it's important to stop sometimes, and look at how far you've come, and i'm really glad to see you acknowledging your achievements this year. Functional maths is no small thing, nor is getting work experience on record via volunteering. Even if those around you don't see the effort you're making, all of us here see it, and so do you. Proud of you bro, your breakthrough will come eventually.
  • RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 5,470 Part of The Furniture
    DonnerKebab wrote: »
    Redemption wrote: »
    At the start of the year I did volunteering once a week for a few months. I did not like it as it was unpaid, demotivating, and I never felt valued but I carried on because I was encouraged to. I also completed Functional Skills in Maths which I did not enjoy either but I passed. I even panicked thinking I lost my certificate but luckily I found all my certificates, got them together, and added everything to my CV. I also apply to jobs nearly every day.

    The past few years have been harsh. Last year was tough and this year has not been much better. I have tried volunteering and courses but setbacks and fails keep happening. I did not want to do a confidence-boosting course last year because it felt too long and would delay work. Even though I have done courses, applied consistently, and had interviews, I am still out of work. The length of time is what really gets to me especially seeing others get ahead. I get that some people think I am not trying but I am. I doubt myself a lot wondering if I can do it but things have got to change and I am battling the uncertainty.

    Now I am doing a course. I chose a six-week option to get into work quicker rather than a three-month one. I sometimes take what I have for granted but I appreciate it. I want to move forward and see big changes because I have put in a lot of effort. It is hard to keep going without letting pressure get to me but I am really glad for the online support around me as well as the in-person and online counselling I have had. I could not have done it without it.

    @Redemption that's a true warriors spirit. Yes it will be crushing the pressure you're under, the length of time it's been, and the challenges you're facing, but what is remarkable is the fact you aren't giving up, when so many in your shoes would have done. You're trying your best, and it's important to stop sometimes, and look at how far you've come, and i'm really glad to see you acknowledging your achievements this year. Functional maths is no small thing, nor is getting work experience on record via volunteering. Even if those around you don't see the effort you're making, all of us here see it, and so do you. Proud of you bro, your breakthrough will come eventually.

    That hit me bro that I have a warriors spirit @DonnerKebab , thank you, you do too bro for sure.
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