Hi,
I don't know how to explain it. Last year, before and after I was laid off, I was constantly applying for jobs. Every day for about 5 months.
I got burned out and was feeling very discouraged about everything. My self-worth was at its lowest.
Then I found something small for the holiday season.
I didn't really apply since then. I started studying in a field I love through a short-term program.
But now I have family pressure to find a job. So, I started looking again. But it just drains all my energy and focus. I just feel like my brain will explode when I search for jobs, filter all ghost jobs, the ones that require too much experience, etc. I'm just going crazy!
And by doing that, I just can't study anymore... It's one or the other in my case.
I truly think I'm traumatize. Or I have an on/off burnout, but I don't think it exists.
Anyone else going crazy about long-term job search?