I don’t feel like job hunting

[Anonymous]

I was laid off 2 months ago. Before that I was working crazy long hours. Is this normal? I just do not feel motivated. Taking time off made me realize I was unknowingly exhausted I think.

[Anonymous]

There is really no point to job hunting at the moment because there are very few jobs available. Intuitively, you know this. Plan to take more time off - at least until after November elections and probably until after the new year. Enjoy your time, put no pressure on yourself.

[Anonymous]

It’s been six months for me and my motivation is so low. I have a phone screen interview later this afternoon and I don’t even want to do it. The longer I’m away from regular work, the harder it is to imagine going back in any way. I feel stuck in a weird limbo. This is my first layoff and the emotional aspect of it has been surprisingly difficult. It’s a process.

[Anonymous]

But how are you paying your bills?

[Anonymous]

Do you feel like eating? Like paying rent? Nothing is stopping from you from sleeping under a highway and shooting fentanyl. What’s your bar

[Anonymous]

You maybe depressed? Lack confidence?

Is it effecting your marriage?

[Anonymous]

Then stop. Enjoy your life. Go outside and count the colors of the leaves or feel the breeze or sunlight. Breathe. It’s time you stopped and enjoyed. No guilt.