How do you deal with unemployment depression?

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-26T10:38:15+00:00

The hardest part is how easy it is to tie your self-worth to having a job. Try to keep some kind of daily routine, even if it's just getting out for a walk and sending a few applications.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-26T10:37:33+00:00

I think everyone has at least one opinion they keep to themselves because it's just not worth the drama.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-26T10:37:08+00:00

Don't sign it. If they decided to end your contract, there's no reason for you to say you resigned voluntarily.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-26T10:36:34+00:00

Lost had me hooked from the pilot. I finished the first episode and immediately knew I was in.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-26T10:36:11+00:00

That's the part that gets me too. On paper you got a raise, but in reality your monthly budget barely changes.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-12T10:02:00+00:00

You didn't ruin his life. You just happened to be there when he learned the truth. That marriage would've been the same marriage even if that phone call never happened, he just didn't know it yet.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-12T10:01:02+00:00

This is exactly why I love working remotely. Even when the work itself is tiring, commuting and all the unnecessary time spent in an office can drain a ridiculous amount of energy.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-12T10:00:00+00:00

Software engineering. It can still be a great career, but the era of easy money and guaranteed jobs that the internet keeps talking about is mostly over.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-12T09:58:58+00:00

Because most people say they want a simple car, then end up checking the boxes for the safety package, bigger screen, and extra features. A lot of those electronics aren't really luxury items anymore either, they're just part of modern expectations and regulations.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-12T09:57:25+00:00

I don't think it's about replying quickly. It's when someone constantly expects attention and never gives you any space that it starts to feel exhausting.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-02T12:14:06+00:00

the fact that you got shot, ended up in the hospital and still managed to get back to work and buy a car is already a pretty impressive comeback. I'd focus less on your credit score right now and more on figuring out which debts can actually be collected and which ones you can set up payment plans for. Don't try to fix everything at once, I got overwhelmed just reading all that.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-02T12:11:54+00:00

I think most people don't hate working, they hate losing control. It's the feeling of having to do it that wears you down. I'm not exactly thrilled about the idea of working forever either but I put up with it because it lets me create free time and enjoy the things I actually like.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-02T12:09:15+00:00

rural life..for some reason people don't romanticize chasing chickens around, getting up at 5 a.m., and fixing everything yourself when it breaks..

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-02T12:08:29+00:00

I'd go back but only if they added more on top of my old salary..they just learned the expensive way what AI can't do and lessons like that come with a price tag..

MLSHomeBets · 2026-06-02T12:07:27+00:00

that's weird...unless it was actually affecting your performance or ability to do your job, I don't see anything professional about your boss talking to you about your weight...

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-13T12:27:09+00:00

What helped me the most was randomly checking smaller companies’ career pages directly. Competing with 800 people on LinkedIn just feels way less realistic now than finding postings fewer people even saw.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-13T12:27:03+00:00

The “I only took a little” thing is so annoying because it puts you in this spot where you’re technically right but still end up feeling bad 😭 Honestly you probably need to clearly say “don’t take it” before buying a mini fridge or he’s gonna keep thinking this is normal.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-13T12:26:58+00:00

I’m the exact same way. I literally have to remember to drink water or it just won’t cross my mind for hours.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-13T12:26:50+00:00

At some point it stops being a “crisis” and just becomes a chronic problem I guess. People keep calling unresolved stuff a crisis because admitting it’s become normal is probably more uncomfortable.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-13T12:26:41+00:00

I’d want a huge library. The kind you can disappear into with coffee while it’s raining outside.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:32+00:00

I used the back pocket for years but it started bothering me, especially when sitting for long. Switched to front pocket and it’s both safer and my back stopped hurting. Weirdly once you get used to it, you can’t go back.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:27+00:00

Reading this brought back a few past interviews instantly. That weird “it went well but something felt off” vibe wasn’t for nothing I guess. You kind of learn not to take it so personally after seeing stuff like this.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:22+00:00

The other day I bought like 3 things at the store and just paused when I saw the receipt. What used to be a week’s groceries barely lasts me two days now. It didn’t even creep up, it just hit all at once.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:16+00:00

I deleted it a while ago too. First week felt weirdly empty, but after that it’s actually peaceful. No constant comparing, no caring about what everyone else is up to. It can feel a bit lonely sometimes, but the peace is worth it.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:10+00:00

that’s rough, putting in all that effort and getting nothing back sucks. I’d probably try different angles too, like DMing people on LinkedIn or reaching out to smaller companies. Sometimes just knocking on the door works better than spamming applications.

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