My new routine

poorgrad

Thanks LemonGrove. I was beginning to think that I am the only one. Obviously you've pulled through so you are proof that I will!

Louise22

poorgrad wrote: »

Thanks LemonGrove. I was beginning to think that I am the only one. Obviously you've pulled through so you are proof that I will!

A lot of us are in the same boat, buddy. Safety in numbers:p

The way I think is that I am 24, and of course I will get a job at some point - I am not going to spend the next 40 years out of work (unless I win the lottery):rotfl:

LemonGrove

Troy_Verll wrote: »

Well hopefully all of this help is useful and isn't just some sympathy-fest.

Come back tomorow and tell us what you did differently.

It can be hard to get out of a routine, I think tomorrow is maybe a bit too soon.

mountainofdebt

Troy_Verll wrote: »

Come back tomorow and tell us what you did differently.

In fairness it would be more realistic for the OP to tell us what she did differently on Monday.

OP - the other advantage of volunteering is that it shows that you are prepared to do something productive with your time

Louise22

Troy_Verll wrote: »

Ridiculous. Pathetic. Weak.

If routine is so hard to get out of (which it's not, unless you're lazy) then the longer you stay in routine the harder it will be to get out of.

Make change now. Don't wait - because guess what? It will never happen.

There is absolutely no reason the OP can't change their routine overnight.

Stop trying to find stupid excuses for why someone can't get a job when they supposedly want one.

You would do well to remember that not everyone is like you and has the same personality as you. How about you quit your job on Monday, then prove to everyone that you can get one quickly by following your own advice. Its not always possible, believe it or not.

poorgrad

Troy_Verll wrote: »

Well hopefully all of this help is useful and isn't just some sympathy-fest.

Come back tomorow and tell us what you did differently.

Definitely not sympathy-fest. I require advice (from people who have experienced and overcome this) and a job!

But I can tell you that tomorrow I will get up and get dressed and go for a walk, then come home and read a new book. And try to concentrate on something else for the weekend.

poorgrad

Louise22 wrote: »

A lot of us are in the same boat, buddy. Safety in numbers:p

The way I think is that I am 24, and of course I will get a job at some point - I am not going to spend the next 40 years out of work (unless I win the lottery):rotfl:

I'm 23. You're right. There must be light at the end of the tunnel... somewhere!

Louise22

Troy_Verll wrote: »

I will quit my job when I'm ready to quit.

You're negative attitude is why you would struggle to get a job.

Seriously, people come here for advice, but they get sympathy and more excuses for not finding work. I might appear blunt in what I say, but I recognise laziness a mile off

I'm sorry, but it is always possible.

my negative attitude? Ive been offered two jobs and had plenty of interviews where I have been successful, thanks:rotfl: I am not negative, just realistic. The OP is obviously very down and yes you are giving good advice but from your posts it seems like its you that has a little bit of an attitude problem. Lets hope you are never in the unfortunate position that the OP is in.......and don't even say it wont or couldn't happen to you because none of us know whats in store. Lets hope that if you are feeling low and in need of some reassurance that you dont get called weak or pathetic. You give good advice, yes, but are coming on far too strong. Nobody who has lost their job and (quite reasonably imo) is feeling trapped and low is pathetic or weak, thanks very much.

poorgrad

Troy_Verll wrote: »

Good. Well don't listen to the doombringers telling you how bad everything is and how it's impossible blah blah blah. Let them stay unemployed living a life of self-pity.

If you really want a job that much - you'll put the effort in to get one.

I wish you all the best and look forward to your updates next week!

You know what, you have a different style of advice. But I do like it... you speak with the passion that I used to have - and will soon regain. You have honestly changed my outlook for the weekend. Thanks for your best wishes. I will be sure to update!

poorgrad

Troy_Verll wrote: »

I'm 25. So not that much older.

You have a whole career to look forward to. But the light won't come to you.

Totally agree, I must keep searching for it.