I’m so miserable at my current job, really hoping I’ll get this job I’m interviewing for.

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January 30,2023 at 6:07AM UTC

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I’m so miserable at my current job, really hoping I’ll get this job I’m interviewing for.

Every single day I’m miserable at my current job. The company is toxic, Im overworked and my talents are underutilized. I wanted to quit so bad right away (within the first month) and Im now here for 7 months and it eats me up inside daily. Im taking a month long medical leave soon (this job has also made me physically ill and worsened all the health problems I have). But I can’t afford to just permanently quit. I’ve been looking for other jobs and finally got referred by a friend for this job that sounds so ideal for me. My friend/previous co-worker is the hiring manager for this role as well. I just finished the 2nd interview and hopefully going to the 3rd and final one. I’m so scared I won’t get this job as I really need it.

Any tips on how to stop thinking about this job and how to not get so invested?

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Katie WernerJanuary 30,2023 at 11:55AM UTC
This is a tough one! You're in a spot where it feels so important to change to another company asap, and I think many of us can relate to being so attached to one opportunity. I've learned that if interviews don't work out, it's been better for me that way typically. It may be healthy to have at least one other opportunity you're actively pursuing and to remind yourself of all of your incredible strengths (hopefully interviewing for this job helped you to remember them!). You will find a job that is better for you. If it's not this one, there will be another. I hope this is helpful. And good luck in your next interview(s)!
AnonymousJanuary 31,2023 at 7:07PM UTC
You are running away from something not good, instead shift your thinking into running toward something stimulating, rewarding and fun. Keep applying to other places, don't put your eggs all in one basket because you might be left empty handed.
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachJanuary 31,2023 at 10:28PM UTC
Keep applying to other roles! You can still be excited about the possibility of this one, but not have "all your eggs in one basket" if it doesnt work out. Applying and having other possibilities on the horizon, instead of totally stopping applying and this being the ONLY possibility - can help ease your anxiety!