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tymeModerator
Hey everyone! This is a support space for @L-B .
@L-B , would you like to kick off by giving a bit of an intro here about yourself for those who haven't read your previous posts?
Tagging @Shaz51 @NatureLover @Oaktree @Former-Member @MermaidHair @Asgard
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi @L-B
sorry to hear that you are feeling trapped by your circumstances. I don’t have any advice for you but I am sending you some reassurance.
Thanks for your previous posts @tyme
It’s amazing to think that someone else is in my corner
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L-BSenior Contributor
Thanks @Oaktree for the reassurance. I've reflected on your previous post and hope there is a positive response to your letter. What I take from this is your courage which is there whether or not the response is positive.
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@L-B
Thanks so much, yes I do recognise that just sending the letter was a brave thing. However I am a bit worried about the consequences.
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tymeModerator
Hey @L-B ,
Sorry to hear that you feel a bit hemmed in with your circumstances.
What do you hope to achieve from work? Is it purely financial, or are there other considerations?
Whilst work can pay a few bills, if you don't find fulfillment, you may be future burning yourself out. However, if you find the work meaningful and energising, then it may aid your recovery.
Thoughts?
Thinking of you both @L-B @Oaktree
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L-BSenior Contributor
Hi @tyme , it would be nice if I found work meaningful and energising. Maybe it might have been at a time. I don't seem to know what I want from work...work provides some basic structure, financial and social function which is good...I am rambling...mostly I am either pushing myself or dragging myself around but I put in a great effort not to show this.
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tymeModerator
Maybe it's the 'wrong' fit in terms of the role? @L-B
Maybe we can brainstorm some other ideas?
I flick through jobs every night. I get sent emails from Jora Jobs and I just like to see what's out there and what people are looking for. I wonder if flicking through these will help you find something that sparks your interest?
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L-BSenior Contributor
Yes, I flick through ads as well @tyme on Seek and Jora. I think I prefer self employment but I keep searching in case there is something more suitable.
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tymeModerator
Yeah, just something to keep an eye out for. Doesn't mean you have to apply @L-B
I find the job market so interesting lol... maybe I need to go into HR and recruitment lol
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L-BSenior Contributor
Maybe @tyme , lol!
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L-BSenior Contributor
The fact is @tyme that I am not trapped. I make my own decisions and am responsible for my circumstances and my own happiness. It's up to me to take charge and change things if they need changing. Feeling trapped isn't nice but it is only a feeling after all.
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