From 16 Months of Silence to a Job Offer That Made Me Cry 😭

Sixteen months. That’s how long I wandered through the desert of unemployment, wondering if my skills had expired or if I’d just become invisible. Today, I finally got a job offer—above the posted salary, with benefits that almost sound made up. I teared up when they told me, but somehow managed to keep it together. What kept me sane? Therapy, medication, side projects, and the relentless support of friends who reminded me I wasn’t worthless. But honestly, the job search was brutal—ghosted by companies, endless rejections, and the constant fear I’d never work again. I poured my soul into every application, and apparently, my cover letter finally made me stand out from a sea of 500+ people. Who knew those things actually get read? Now, I’m anxious about starting over. What if I can’t keep up? What if office politics swallow me whole? If you’ve been through this, how did you handle the transition? I could really use your advice right now. 🫠 #JobSearch # #CareerAdvice # #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer