Laid off and miserable

[hrcfitness]

Anyone else been laid off recently? I am trying so hard to keep a positive attitude so that everyone around me doesn't get sick of me; however it's becoming so hard! I've only been out of work for 2 months and I'm losing my mind! I'm exercising for like 2 hours a day because I'm trying to keep my mind occupied; but then I spend the rest of the day sitting in front of the pc looking for jobs and eating! Ugh....whats your story...and how did you get through it?
Thanks
Elena

 

[Dela]

It is tough, my mother is going through a similar situation. I was just talking to her, and she is getting so frustrated.

Just wanted to say I'm sorry you are going through this and you are not alone, it's crappy out there. Have you tried placement agencies yet? Not sure if they would be any help for you.

 

[dixiedog6]

I was laid off in July, I know exxactly how you feel. I have never been jobless and it feels so foreign to me. I decided I would take the time to go back to school, it helps a lot, but I still miss working so very much.

 

[syzygy314]

My DH has been out of work for 10 months, now. It's been difficult, but we're doing okay. He's been back in school since January getting a double Masters in business and finance. This keeps him very busy! Between that, a research project with some of his undergrad professors for a major finance company and job searching, he's has no time to mope! I, on the other hand, have more than enough time! In the beginning, it was very hard and I became depressed. It took a while, but I got better. We have a flexible game plan if he doesn't find a job before he graduates. It's good to have a goal, a vision of where you're going under different scenarios.

Hang in there ladies! I'm a firm believer that the Universe will send you in the direction you're meant to go!

 

[hrcfitness]

Thanks girls! I actually have thought about going back to school however I 2 kids that are going to start college in September...so I'm really feeling like I should be putting all available funds towards them. But maybe I can just take a class or two.

I love the quote about the Universe putting you where your meant to go!

Thanks for the positive thoughts!

Elena

 

[Winter]

I know this is easy for me to say as I am working and hard for you to do...find someway, reason to enjoy this time. In the grand scheme of your life you will work 40+ years.

It is much harder to do when you are laid off from a job you liked which I may be in the same boat in the next year. Hopefully you have a safety fund and can weather the storm.

Think about 5 years from now when you have a job and look back on this time that you were laid off - do you think you will look back and regret not taking advantage of it in some way?

Again I am not laid off so my perspective is much different than yours. I guess I hope that you can do away with the negative feelings it brings and enjoy a bit.

Winter

 

[RapidBreath]

Not recently, my business has been rough for about 2.5 years now. I tried one business model and that completely imploded. I'm living with my folks. I tried another business model and that one proved to not work either. So, here I am onto the third business model. Lets hope that works the charm

 

[syzygy314]

I've heard tell that the 3rd time's the charm! Here's wishing this is the one!

Not recently, my business has been rough for about 2.5 years now. I tried one business model and that completely imploded. I'm living with my folks. I tried another business model and that one proved to not work either. So, here I am onto the third business model. Lets hope that works the charm

 

[hrcfitness]

Winer you are so right! I'm really with you. It's hard to stay positive, but eventually i'll be back at it and wishing I had this time. Attitude is everything!

RapidBreath....I'm with you girl; the 3rd times got to be the charm! Good luck to you!

Elena