I keep running around in circles expecting rejection to the point of suicide, its really bad. What to do?!
Question: I keep running around in circles expecting rejection to the point of suicide, its really bad. What to do.?
Ok, I'm a recent college grad that has a seasonal job at Six Flags and I love it, but it's not year around, so for the past two months I've been searching for other means of income--like spending every waking moment applying my @$$ off. I'm a graphic designer, and in this bad economy, I've been lucky to get interviews; but no offers yet. One job tried to put it that I had a lot of talent and I was overqualified for them. I'm also building my own IBO and web design businesses, but they're gonna take a while. My mom is gonna pay me about $250 to develop her site this fall and I'm now taking a class learning how to do that. So basically, my life sucks cause I'm still living at home with supportive parents and haven't found another job yet. I've even started looking for seasonal work outside my field but I just know that I'll get slammed cause I might be overqualified from my degree. I got rejected from a job that I'm not even interested in and that was irrelevant to what I want to do. I just felt really pressured to apply, even though I didn't want to. It's like I go back and forth trying to make up my mind. I just want to please everyone around me. Everyone around me says that there's no pressure and they're not judging me and that I'm working really hard. I accuse everyone around me of making fun of me and judging me for my decision and back talk, and they argue saying that all the undue pressure is coming from myself and that they're just trying to help. When my friend told me to take a break from hunting on my laptop and tries to cheer me up tonight with a funny movie, I told him to f**k off. I'm so sick of being not good enough. I DO WHAT I CAN TO FIND THE RIGHT JOB BUT I STILL FEEL LIKE I'M NOT DOING ENOUGH ALTHOUGH I GIVE IT MY ALL WORKING MY BONES OFF AND ACT PROPER AT INTERVIEWS AND FOLLOW UP AFTER. I wake up everyday expecting another rejection letter or email; I cannot enjoy myself and live life and sometimes feel like I wanna die especially when I get rejected cause it proves that I'm not worthy--this is a bad situation so I call my doc really concerned about my thoughts of suicide. I'm on medication but I don't think its any help. Anyway, Six Flags is getting ready to close for the winter, and yes I'm going back next year for the sake of job security. I've been getting sick with more colds and allergies probably cause I run down my immune system stressing out what I wanna do with the rest of my life. I'm 25 yrs old, but I already feel like I'm 40. Am I just putting too much pressure on myself.? I sit back and wonder if it's worth relaxing and cutting myself some slack but I'm scared that I'll be called lazy.?.? I keep going in these thought cycles and just don't know what to do anymore, I'm all burnt out.?Health Question & Answer
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youre 25.? here i thought you were younger..
what's with all this emphasis on being a good worker, try finding self-value in something beyond your ability to generate wealth. youre sort of reminding me of these old guys in plaid who sit around bragging about what hard workers they are, as they guzzle beer and go home to beat their wives because of how miserable they are in life. stop worrying so much about money, any moron can make money, and only a moron will sit around taking pride in their ability to make money. you say youre artistic, why not take pride in your ability with that, focus your energies upon that, and have a more patient approach to the job thing.Health Question & Answer
what's with all this emphasis on being a good worker, try finding self-value in something beyond your ability to generate wealth. youre sort of reminding me of these old guys in plaid who sit around bragging about what hard workers they are, as they guzzle beer and go home to beat their wives because of how miserable they are in life. stop worrying so much about money, any moron can make money, and only a moron will sit around taking pride in their ability to make money. you say youre artistic, why not take pride in your ability with that, focus your energies upon that, and have a more patient approach to the job thing.Health Question & Answer
It is not bad to keep living with your parents right now. Calm down! You are still young. Hopefully you will find a good job in the future. Just stay at home and save money right now.Health Question & Answer
If you're being told you are over-qualified then omit certain things when you are applying for the job. This is a common reason for people to be 'rejected'.
Look at it logically, they are saying you are too good for them. Why on Earth would you take that negatively like you're not worthy .? It is the complete opposite.
If graphic design (or whatever) isn't working out then maybe you need to consider another career or some sort of training in another field. You can't always get what you want. In fact rarely do people get what they want. You get qualified lawyers ending up working at McDonalds because there isn't a place for them.Health Question & Answer
Look at it logically, they are saying you are too good for them. Why on Earth would you take that negatively like you're not worthy .? It is the complete opposite.
If graphic design (or whatever) isn't working out then maybe you need to consider another career or some sort of training in another field. You can't always get what you want. In fact rarely do people get what they want. You get qualified lawyers ending up working at McDonalds because there isn't a place for them.Health Question & Answer
so u actually feel bad for not being accepted to any job (yet) and u don't feel bad at all for talking bad to a friend who tried to help u because probably loves u and cares about u...
shouldn't rearrange ur priorities.?
the hell with the job, u still 25, more of ur age try to have fun, not to kill themselves in work!Health Question & Answer
shouldn't rearrange ur priorities.?
the hell with the job, u still 25, more of ur age try to have fun, not to kill themselves in work!Health Question & Answer
lol I just wrote u a long answer and right when I was about to press send everything turned off anyway in short my previous response said ull get lucky when u believe ur lucky... when u care and stress a little less about interviews ull do much better just be happy upbeat and go in without a care in the world... suicide is the easy way out life is way too interesting for that... I know plenty of older people who are still not settled... 25 is the perfect age to take some career chances... I paid thousands to web/graphic designers so believe me u can make a lot of money but may want to consider using ur talents to start a chain of internet businesses... it took me a few years to learn how to make money ur going to be just fine... don't take ur stress out on friends... thank God daily and never quit... ur going to make it believe meHealth Question & Answer
I am 25 unemployed and dropped out of college. What are you complaining about.? It is a bad economy, be thankful that you have people to take care of you will you're looking for another job.Health Question & Answer
I am 43 yrs old and been the Secretary to the Director in a Government Agency for the past 12 years, and going.. My Parents don't want to support me anymore, I'm annulled, just sold my Car to enroll in a Law school, but until now I can't finish the course due to lack of funds... NOW, tell me, WHO'S LIFE SUCKS..?..? You still have a long way to go.. since your Parents, or Mom, are still around to help you out.. Why not pursue a higher degree of education while sending your Resume to all the Government Agencies you can think of that maybe needing your qualification... Stop, cursing yourself and the people around you, instead, start patronizing and loving yourself and thanking your Parents for the Love and Support they are Giving you, thou, you deserve it... Better yet, Visit and Attend the Worship Service and Congregation, as well as the Bible Study of the Iglesia Ni Kristo or Church Of Christ from the Philippines. I'm sure you'll find the answers to your questions from them... I did... Please do so... YOU GOT NOTHING TO LOOSE, BUT, SO MUCH TO GAIN.!!! Goodluck, Friend.!!Health Question & Answer