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June 29,2022 at 7:32PM UTC

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Hi Everyone. I came here to ask if I'm the only one struggling with this. I left my career of 6 years in October 2020 and have now had 3 positions since. All 3 of them I did not like. Could I go back to my previous position? No. Why? Because shortly after I left, my bosses sold and I have heard nothing good about the new owner from my previous coworkers. I say all of this to say I feel like something is wrong with me. I just haven't got my footing since I left there and I feel like a failure. Anyone else experiencing this?

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AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 8:55PM UTC
So much has happened in the past 2 years on every level. Grant yourself some grace and take a breathe.
It takes time to get your bearings and really understand where you are now and what you want.
Everyone feels "off" after all that's happened in the world and personally.
AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 11:38PM UTC
Exactly. If you really think about it, I bet your life and needs are very different than they were 3 years ago. I know mine are.
AnonymousJune 30,2022 at 6:05PM UTC
Thank you
AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 9:25PM UTC
Agree w/ the previous comment!
Give yourself more grace. I totally resonate with what you're saying because I often feel like my current role hasn't aligned with my spirit. However, I don't miss my previous roles at other companies; I recognize that the career pivots I made were necessary for my growth.
We're all learning how to adapt in an ever-changing world (agree with the other commenter: "we're all feeling off"); what felt "normal" isn't even recognizable anymore. All you can do is be kind to yourself and know that this season you're in is temporary. You'll find your footing again, but give it time --"this too shall pass." And when you find the right gig (or rather when the right gig finds you), you'll KNOW. Good luck to you!
AnonymousJune 30,2022 at 6:04PM UTC
Thank you so much. You're right. Also, I had a talk with my mother and she goes "you always figure it out." and you're so right that we're all feeling off. Like our working atmosphere will never be the same again due to the pandemic!!
AnonymousJune 30,2022 at 6:03PM UTC
Thank you so much. Yep, I had a pep talk with myself yesterday like "girl come on you can do this and figure this out!"
anonymousJuly 1,2022 at 12:12PM UTC
You are not a failure - you have high standards, which can be a good thing.
Some people stay in jobs they hate and work with people they hate - it eats them up inside.
You're brave for moving jobs when you didn't like them.
Sabrina CortesJuly 12,2022 at 2:39PM UTC
You might want to journal about it and what you're looking for in a job, as well as what you don't want. This could help you learn what things are negotiable and what isn't.
I'm a professional Resume Writer and you also want to be sure that you're tailoring your resume to each job you're applying to. Tailoring your resume means including the terms, skills, and keywords in your resume and cover letter. This greatly increases your chances of passing the applicant tracking system scanning process and gets your resume into the hands of a Recruiter or Hiring Manager.
I hope this helps! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out, ok?
Sending you positive vibes!