Is it normal unemployed and uninspired

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Iquit my job 5 months ago because i felt like i was being taken advantage of, not being recognized enough financially?. My train of thought was, i could be making the same shit pay doing something that else that i can enjoy.

Problem is i did really like my job and im having a very difficult time recomiling my resume and my thoughts to produce a cover letter worth generating a reply.

Is it normal that ive been unemployed for so long and have just been procrastinating? Is it normal that i quit my job and lost all my confidence? Is my lack of confidence disabling my ability to take a chance?

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Based on 51 votes (32 yes)
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  • PatrickZ
    11 years ago

    What makes you think you're not being recognized enough financially? You just want higher wages, but these are not the times for higher wages.

    If you ask me I say you made a very stupid move by giving up your job. The world is still at crisis and unemployment raises every day. Your employer has plenty of people to choose from that want to have your job and are able to do it, mostly even for less than you earned. You should have remained seated and keep your job security.

    Now what chances do you think you have another employer wants to have you? As long as the crisis continues, basically zero. Maybe if you're willing to do it for very little money, but even then there's plenty of others.

    Welcome to the world in wich you don't have much choice. The bills need to be paid and any job will do. Wether you like it or not is not an issue, it's either that or nothing.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Try and get your old job back, talk over your problems and stresses as to why you quit, its worth a shot...If you don;t get it and face a lengthily time unemployed then get out and about and volunteer (made lead you to an unexpected new adventure:))

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    • ucipher8
      11 years ago

      And you make a very valid point, it is worth a shot, But i simply will not take my old job back unless i get a better salary.

      after years of service, i was still only earning a hiring wage, when i asked for a raise i simply just got an insult.

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      • PatrickZ
        11 years ago

        I think you can be lucky if your old job is still available at all. Remember these days there is an economic crisis going on, these are not the days for higher salaries. I understand your employer very well if he refuses to give you a higher wage, he can simply get someone else in your place.

        Yes, it was stupid to ask for a raise. Stupid because you're expendable, there are plenty of people that can do your job for less. All your boss has to do is pick the cheapest.

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        • ucipher8
          11 years ago

          Here just take my lunch money already! No i mean thank you, the last thing i need is to have my hand held. You make really good points and if i could just come off my high horse i can find a job immediately. barista, busboy etc.

          I just dont want to let myself take the path because once i start walking there could be no turning back

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  • guy001
    11 years ago

    Sorry man, just be glad it isn't worse. It could be much worse.

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    • ucipher8
      11 years ago

      yeah your right. Its not as if I'm homeless or anything. I need to keep trying harder

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      • PatrickZ
        11 years ago

        Or maybe lower your conditions a bit. It's easier to get a job if you're less demanding.

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  • squeallikeasacofpigs
    11 years ago

    Productivity!

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  • Shroot
    11 years ago

    lol

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  • Energy
    11 years ago

    Try and re gain that job?

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Ah "recomiling". Whereby one offers apologies to a hot chocolate drink.

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    • ucipher8
      11 years ago

      lol

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    The longer you leave it the harder it gets.

    You need to get this sorted.

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