Overwhelmed by job search but need to be 'on' for interviews
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Overwhelmed by job search but need to be 'on' for interviews
So, I have been looking for a job for 2 months now after I received notice of an upcoming layoff. It has actually been going pretty well. I have had several interviews and next week I have three final interviews for positions that are actually pretty cool.
But here is the rub. Since I have been going hard putting in applications, finding a job has consumed me. Between work, family, and applications, this morning I hit the point where I was completely overwhelmed.
I decided to not apply for any jobs today and rest. But is it okay to limit my job search to my three final interviews next week? I am having mixed feelings about it because one of the ways I have been keeping sane through the interview process is that after each interview, I write it off and immediately find another job to apply to. That way, if I don't get a callback, I am not crushed. But apparently, this strategy while it seemed good on paper and worked for a while has left me overwhelmed. So, I think I am really asking: "How can I tackle these three final interviews next week in a healthy way and get over this feeling of being overwhelmed?" Any suggestions for a healthier approach?
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