Job Hunting is Harsh

[canth]

Hey all. I'm new to the Portland, Oregon area and I've been on the job hunt for what feels like forever. I've only actually been hunting from within Portland for the last week or two. The truth of the matter is, I seriously hate job searches. The last few that I did left me wondering if I was a failure as a human being

Comments

[atelierlune]

I'd tell you that my father and I have been in many of the same emotional spaces that you describe here, but you already understand. Ganbatte ne.

[utilitygeek]

Dude. If you ever need to talk (and it kinda sounds like you do) get in touch. If you don't still have my number, email me (ben.doom at gmail) and give me yours (along with good times to call).

Remember who talked me through some tough times? Remember who has always given sound advice? Favors get returned. That's what friends do. That's what friends want to do, right? So if you need to talk and don't call, I'm gonna be all offended and shit. So call!

[catbirdgirl]

I totally understand this. I have a bargain with myself that I will nevernevernever put myself at physical risk in a job again.

[hilabeans]

I understand very well where you're coming from (at least in some aspects); a big part of the reason I went to law school is because I was stuck in what I'd been doing and couldn't see a way out of it. And there was the money, too - what else could I do that paid that well?

I'm glad you hashed things out with yourself. (In high school, Caralith was my alter ego, and I wrote out all my problems in conversations with her that look very much like the one you had with yourself here.) Now that you know where you are, go for it.

I'm not sure exactly what I wanted to say here, other than expressing understanding and support. Good luck!