I know the feeling of not finding a job as i have been through it before.
There is no magic bullet to help you overcome the feeling, but there are some useful tips to help you cope better
These are my tips and this what i did
1. Exercise - a lot ! A good healthy body is also a good way to minimise expense like doctors + it will improve your looks. I ran the cross country route at mac. reservior nearly every day just to get my mind off feeling what i did. Of course, start progressively . dont overdo it and injure yourself
2. Find a few good friend to talk to . And make sure you talk.
Dont keep it to yourself. Especially if you are a guy.
3. Accept a temp job. I did some temp work while searching. Yes, it sounds horrible..and pay wise, it way was about 1/3 of my first job offer... but what to do, i need some $$$. When interviewers ask me , i said i am just trying to make the best use of my time. Be truthful. Take one day at each time. Dont worry about my career path 3-5-10 years later. Actually, no one knows what happens even tommorow. and that is truth.
4. Realise another important truth, a person worth is not measure by the job he hold.
5. And when you finally get the job, even if it does not fit your expectation fully, appreciate it. When u get down to it, everyone has some desire to be CEO, earning big bucks, drive big car etc. But i really wonder how many will be happy because i think they just cannot appreciate it the present.
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Originally Posted by BlkMrkt
Hmmm.... this thread title really caught my attention....desperate.
Yes, I am extremely desperate for a Job and I have every reason to be feeling that way.
Nearly 8months after I left uni, despite coming from a reputable overseas uni and armed with rather decent grades, I am still unemployed and looking for work. If this were to drag on any longer, I might just lose my sanity altogether and join in the ranks of discouraged workers......  |