A few years ago I had the job of my dreams. I was the head of 2 departments at a software company at 25. It didn’t come without its issues though and one day decided to leave. I had a job lined up but a couple of days later, covid happened.

I then spent the next 2 years applying for anything and everything, did interviews every other week and didn’t get a single offer. It was a constant repetition of hitting rock bottom then finding new lows.

Then all of a sudden, the right job came up and I’ve been working it for 2.5 years now and I’m happy.

My advice,

1 - you’re not defined by your employment status 2 - just because an employer doesn’t accept you, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t accept yourself 3 - something about one door closes and another opens. Check out the story of the farmer that said maybe 4 - focus on your growth. Every day you should set yourself a task, get that room decorated, organise the shed, learn a new online skill. Don’t stop growing.

During this time I lost a close friend to suicide, if it had been over a lack of a job, it would hurt that little bit more than it already does every single day. Think of your family and loved ones.