Any advice?

[oceaneering]

I was one of those who lost jobs due to company closure. I have applied several times with no luck. Now it seems that depression is killing me softly. How can I start all over again? Does anyone here feel the same way? If so, how do you deal with it? Please help. Any small ideas can be a great help to me, thanks in advance.

 

[tman]

All I can comment is, dont wait for someone to employ you again.

Use any skills you have to freelance & hustle to keep busy and at lease earn some income.

 

[Randomguy]

I was one of those who lost jobs due to company closure. I have applied several times with no luck. Now it seems that depression is killing me softly. How can I start all over again? Does anyone here feel the same way? If so, how do you deal with it? Please help. Any small ideas can be a great help to me, thanks in advance.

Hey oceaneering

I'm sorry to hear about the job loss and the struggles trying to find employment at the moment, I can only imagine it's not easy right now!

I think the fact that you're talking about it is a huge first step man, instead of just letting the depression internalize and get worse.

Perhaps it's worth telling the folks on Carb what industry you're in etc? There might be someone who knows of an opening in their network and can refer you!

Either way, I know you're certainly not the only one in this boat man, but I think it's really great that you're open about it!

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[1ofmanyof1]

Hey Oceaneering

I've been through a retrenchment before and I know how terrible and soul crushing it can be. What you're feeling is normal and justified. I would go through cycles of sending out job applications, hearing nothing back and then having a complete nervous breakdown. The breakdown can be necessary to process all the frustration but the key is to get up afterwards and keep trying.

That being said I never took any down time. Treat your job search like a job. Wake up, get dressed and search a minimum of 8 hours a day and then whatever else you can throw at that day. Every week I would take some time to look at what I had sent out, try to improve the format, content, ensure that my most important work experience was highlighted or alternatively highlight the experience that was most relevant to the job I was applying for. From my experience it can take anywhere between 1 to 3 months for companies to process new hire applications.

I took a look at my finances to determine how long I could afford to look for work, what financial assistance I could use to prolong my search, what expenses were not critical or could be downgraded without 1) effecting your job search and 2) place yourself in a worse financial situation after finding a job . Lastly if you cannot find work in your skillset, add applications to work related to your skillset or look for non-skilled work that will keep you secure enough to continue the search. Having a list of worse case jobs can both make you feel safer in knowing there are alternatives but also motivate you to not have to resort to them.

Be strong and take it one day at a time. As a last note make short term goals, they will keep you motivated and give you purpose. Today I will send out two CV's and identify a new possible employer. Make your goals reasonable and don't beat yourself up for not reaching them instead focus on making progress. Also if you get angry, get angry at yourself, I was a real bastard to myself and honestly I needed to give myself a few kick in the ass in order to keep going.

 

[oceaneering]

but I think it's really great that you're open about it!

Being open is the only way I know to minimize the depression I feel right now.
I truly appreciate all of your responses and yes I'll try my best to be strong. Thank you everyone for your concern.

 

[oceaneering]

Hey Oceaneering

I've been through a retrenchment before and I know how terrible and soul crushing it can be. What you're feeling is normal and justified. I would go through cycles of sending out job applications, hearing nothing back and then having a complete nervous breakdown. The breakdown can be necessary to process all the frustration but the key is to get up afterwards and keep trying.

That being said I never took any down time. Treat your job search like a job. Wake up, get dressed and search a minimum of 8 hours a day and then whatever else you can throw at that day. Every week I would take some time to look at what I had sent out, try to improve the format, content, ensure that my most important work experience was highlighted or alternatively highlight the experience that was most relevant to the job I was applying for. From my experience it can take anywhere between 1 to 3 months for companies to process new hire applications.

I took a look at my finances to determine how long I could afford to look for work, what financial assistance I could use to prolong my search, what expenses were not critical or could be downgraded without 1) effecting your job search and 2) place yourself in a worse financial situation after finding a job . Lastly if you cannot find work in your skillset, add applications to work related to your skillset or look for non-skilled work that will keep you secure enough to continue the search. Having a list of worse case jobs can both make you feel safer in knowing there are alternatives but also motivate you to not have to resort to them.

Be strong and take it one day at a time. As a last note make short term goals, they will keep you motivated and give you purpose. Today I will send out two CV's and identify a new possible employer. Make your goals reasonable and don't beat yourself up for not reaching them instead focus on making progress. Also if you get angry, get angry at yourself, I was a real bastard to myself and honestly I needed to give myself a few kick in the ass in order to keep going.

Thanks, buddy, I'm touched beyond words. Honestly, I started to pick up myself and feel better. It just happened so quickly after reading this COVID-19 and Your Health, it helps me to understand myself even more and it's purpose. Wish me luck and pray for me, thanks.

 

[oceaneering]

I just realize that if a door closed, it's because what was behind it wasn't meant for you. Eventually, all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason.

 

[lamprelish]

Thanks, buddy, I'm touched beyond words. Honestly, I started to pick up myself and feel better. It just happened so quickly after reading this COVID-19 and Your Health, it helps me to understand myself even more and it's purpose. Wish me luck and pray for me, thanks.

Not bad! The article is nice and It has a lot of information even though some of it is repetitive. Hope all is well with you @oceaneering

 

[oceaneering]

Not bad! The article is nice and It has a lot of information even though some of it is repetitive. Hope all is well with you @oceaneering

Thank you, Iamprelish. How are you right now? Are you feeling good already?

 

[SILTECH786]

"Attitude makes a whole lot of difference. If you are struggling or in pain right now, keep your head up, think positive & keep on smiling, you'll get through this. Don't let anyone or anything bring you down today. You're destined for success. Trust the Almighty & keep going "

 

[dotnerd]

What line of work were you in and where does you skillset lie?

 

[lamprelish]

Thank you, Iamprelish. How are you right now? Are you feeling good already?

Thanks for the greeting. Well, I'm pretty good. How about you, got new work?

 

[GamesCampy]

I was one of those who lost jobs due to company closure. I have applied several times with no luck. Now it seems that depression is killing me softly. How can I start all over again? Does anyone here feel the same way? If so, how do you deal with it? Please help. Any small ideas can be a great help to me, thanks in advance.

Look forward and get yourself motivated. we know that things will not gonna be easy if we don't work hard. Btw, How are you right now?

 

[oceaneering]

Look forward and get yourself motivated. we know that things will not gonna be easy if we don't work hard. Btw, How are you right now?

Thanks for asking, man. Well, I'm good right now but things are not going to be easy for me.