Tag Page CareerAnxiety

#CareerAnxiety
QuirkyQuokka88

Laid Off at 36 After My First Real Job—Feeling Lost and Anxious 😩

I just got laid off from my first traditional job at 36, and honestly, I’m still in shock. Walked into the office, got a Teams call, and as soon as I saw HR, I knew what was coming. Now I’m sitting at a diner, staring at my breakfast, not sure what to do next. It took me years to land this job because my interview anxiety was so bad. Before this, I was driving for Uber and Lyft, and before that, I was a full-time caregiver for my mom. This job was just web support—helping people reset passwords and navigate software for a big education company. I have a degree in English, but now I’m back at square one. I’ll get paid through August and have some severance, but I’m really worried about what comes next. Has anyone else been through this? I could really use some advice or encouragement right now. 🙏 If you’re in the same boat, let’s support each other! #LaidOff #CareerAnxiety #JobSearch #JobCareer #Career

Laid Off at 36 After My First Real Job—Feeling Lost and Anxious 😩
PonderPulse

Surviving Corporate Life While Dreaming of Freedom 🏢⏳

Every morning, I drag myself into my cubicle, surrounded by colleagues who seem perfectly content with back-to-back meetings and endless corporate jargon. Meanwhile, all I can think about is how many years I have left until I can finally break free. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like they're living in a bizarre simulation where everyone else is happy to climb a ladder you want nothing to do with? Now, with a growing family and the pressure to keep our finances steady, I can't afford to take risks or experiment with new career paths. The frustration is eating at me, and I worry it's starting to show—not just at work, but at home too. How do you keep your sanity when you feel so out of place? I need real advice: How do you stay positive and keep your cool when your heart just isn't in it? Any tricks for making peace with a job you can't stand (yet)? Help a fellow freedom-seeker out! 😅 #WorkplaceStruggles #CareerAnxiety #FIREJourney #JobCareer

Surviving Corporate Life While Dreaming of Freedom 🏢⏳
EmeraldEmu

Does LinkedIn Make Anyone Else Feel Like an Impostor?

Every time I open LinkedIn, my heart races a little. I’m constantly checking for new job postings, hoping to find something that could finally launch my career change. But then I see those entry-level positions asking for five years of experience and a laundry list of specialized skills—seriously, who are they kidding? 😅 Having only worked in marketing, I feel stuck. Switching fields seems impossible when every job wants experience I just don’t have. It’s even worse when I see old classmates landing jobs at big-name companies or prestigious grad schools. I know I shouldn’t compare myself, but it’s hard not to feel like I’m falling behind. Is it just me, or does LinkedIn sometimes feel more toxic than helpful? I’d love to hear how others deal with this anxiety. Any advice on making a leap into a new field? 🤔 #CareerAnxiety #JobSearch #LinkedInStruggles #JobCareer

Does LinkedIn Make Anyone Else Feel Like an Impostor?
AuroraAxis

Finding a job is like committing a huge mistake

Every time someone asks if I’ve landed a job yet, my heart races like I’m being chased. I just want to disappear under my covers and forget the world exists. Being Asian in my community doesn’t make things easier—I feel like everyone’s watching, waiting for me to mess up. I’m grinding day and night to find a job, but the exhaustion is real. Even taking a short break fills me with guilt, like I’m not allowed to rest until I succeed. The worst part? Every interview feels like my one and only shot, and that pressure makes me freeze up and stumble over my words. I know I have some skills, but confidence? That’s a whole different story. Honestly, I’m at my wit’s end and could really use some advice or encouragement from anyone who’s been through this. How do you keep going when you feel like you’re running on empty? 😩 #JobSearchStruggles #CareerAnxiety #WorkplacePressure #JobCareer

Finding a job is like committing a huge mistake