In a Funk

minikimberly

Hi. This is actually my first time posting on thenest. I got married on November 21st and just returned from my honeymoon about 3 weeks ago. Life has been wonderful, although now that I am not focused on planning the wedding or spending time with family for the holidays... I AM IN A FUNK.

I lost my full time position more than a year ago and have been looking for a good job for about a year and a half. I am a very motivated person and career oriented. Needless to say, when I am not happy in my job it makes me in an overall funk.

 I am working almost full time making 1/2 of what I used to make. I know I should be happy, b/c a lot of people don't have a job at all. But, it is hard to appreciate that when feeling depressed about yourself.

 Any suggestions on looking for a good job again or helping to get out of this FUNK?

XOXO

Sara_18

It's common for a lot of women to feel that way after a wedding. Compounded with the job situation and it's no wonder you are in a funk. 

 

My advice - get busy. Start a new hobby or pick an old one up. Learn to knit, take a cake decorating course, make a project of scanning old family photos.

 

Also consider volunteering. As someone who has been out of a full time job since July 08 - I feel you on that one. I'm also working nearly full time for very reduced pay. But I do volunteer and it makes me feel better. I don't feel like I'm just wasting my time. It is easier to justify the reduced pay because I know I'm using my gifts and skills to make a difference.

 

Also talk to people. It really does help.  

Mrs.DMC

Sorry about your job situation. I am sure that is contributing to your funk more than anything. I agree with pp...try a new hobby, then blog about it. Volunteering is a great idea too. Good luck, I hope you can get out of the funk soon.