Journey In Unemployment Land | 16
Post 16: 10/1/2024
2024-10-01 00:53:20
📆 Week 15 into my Journey In Unemployment Land. I'm still trucking.
🗳 My brother thinks that hiring will pick back up after the 2024 Election is over. I hope he's right. What do you think?
👨👩👧👦 I've been very deliberate in what I disclose to my family. This moment in my life feels like I'm walking on a tightrope. I'm tired of well-meaning advice and misplaced judgment.
🕸 On the other hand, I've been fortunate to have many professional and personal connections who are helping me search for work. I speak to them regularly. They've helped me tweak my resume and write cover letters. Some have submitted referrals for me.
🗂 A few weeks ago, I talked about my struggles to get assistance from the state after getting laid off. That's been an ongoing battle. I had to apply for food stamps three times and finally got it the third time. I still haven't gotten unemployment insurance. Hopefully, that will change this week. That means I've had no income coming in for two months.
⛵ I've felt the compulsion to give up on my goals and vision for my life. I wonder if doors are closed to me for a reason. Maybe I'm not meant to do the things I dream for myself.
🌄 But I've been trying not to dwell on those negative emotions. My moment is coming. I just don't know when it'll be. Until then, I'll keep trucking. My game writer course starts next month. I have my friends and family here to support me. My moment is coming.
#JourneyInUnemploymentLand
#OpenToWork