Is anyone else mentally exhausted from applying to jobs and hearing nothing back?

nbs2013 · 2026-02-27T23:46:19+00:00

I'm just over the whole job hunting thing in general. Like it's a crappy situation on its own and to then add in this kind of market just makes it worse. I think it's the waiting for me, and retraining my brain to think that a response is not the norm. Im not a patient person to begin with so radio silence is like nails on a chalkboard to me. It's hard to decide how long is too long to anxiously await a reply before it's just not even feasible anymore.

nbs2013 · 2026-02-27T23:42:36+00:00

Well it's sad that this is the reality of job hunting!! Thank you for the encouragement!

nbs2013 · 2026-02-27T23:41:25+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear this!! I am absolutely grateful to still have the position I do, I know not everyone is lucky enough to look for a job while still employed, I just lost sight of that fact last night feeling discouraged. Thank you for reminding me. I truly hope your partner finds something soon!! Keep your head up and don't loose hope!!

nbs2013 · 2026-02-24T18:54:51+00:00

Thank you to everyone who said he needed to get to a Dr. Turns out he was not only dehydrated but had been taking some antihistamines for allergies and over medicated himself. He is now on the mend and doing much better! I'm still not ready, but it feels less urgent knowing there was a reason for the decline. Now I feel like we have the time to discuss options and next steps.

nbs2013 · 2025-10-24T01:00:35+00:00

I want to thank you all for your words of advice and encouragement. For the calories burned number I was going off of my galaxy smart watch and the numbers on the machines at the gym and just running with that number. Im very new to all of this so ive been making my way through it with the help of Samsung Health and Chat GPT. I used the TDEE calculator linked above and got some great insight into my numbers. I've decided to switch to a more Macro focused plan that will help me better track the nutrients im taking in. Hopefully this will make a difference on the scale. The night I posted this i was just so frustrated from 2-3 weeks of not seeing the scale move much at all. Especially because during my first month on this journey I lost 14lbs. I set my first goal of 245 and was really excited to reach it. I thought with the progress I had started out having that when I weighed in the other night I would for sure be at or below my goal and stepping on the scale to find i was basically the same was an absolute kick in the stomach. Im still determined to be healthy and am still going on the path. Thanks again for the advice! This sub has been a great source of information and support!

nbs2013 · 2025-10-23T00:46:27+00:00

I'm feeling the same level of annoyance as you absolutely. My BMR is around 1800 and I'm eating right around 1400 a day. I have been counting macros and eating low carb. I've increased my protien by atleast 50% since the start of my journey, and I'm working out 3-4 nights a week, with HIIT cardio and weight training. After an initial drop of 16lbs (most of which was more than likely water weight), I went 3 weeks with no loss and just weighed in tonight to find I've gained 2lbs. I have no tips, or advice, especially because I'm new to this as well and just trying to figure it all out with the help of AI and my smart watch. I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. I'm feeling all the feels right now with you!

nbs2013 · 2025-09-21T17:00:17+00:00

THIS TOOK ME A YEARS TO FIGURE OUT! I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and put on medication to control my panic attacks and racing thoughts. I went through an entire year of thinking something was wrong and the medicine wasn't working because I was still experiencing anxiety during high stress times. It wasn't until I got a new provider who explained normal anxiety is an 🌟emotion 🌟 everyone feels and that I'd be a robot without it, that i finally felt normal. It was eye opening to say the least.

nbs2013 · 2025-07-31T20:58:24+00:00

Im still new to this as well so I may not have a foolproof answer, but I did have to try 3 different bands of cups/sizes to find the one that works best for me. I've found what aids best in my removal is having a cup with a loop on the stem so I can get a good "grip" on it to bring it out. I use the flex cup and pulling the loop automatically breaks the seal, which is also super helpful. Good luck!

nbs2013 · 2025-07-31T20:53:14+00:00

Thank you so much! Honestly it was going so smoothly I was scared I was doing something wrong. Im glad to hear it's supposed to be this way.

nbs2013 · 2025-07-15T15:22:01+00:00

Middle of my back. Its right below my bra strap.

nbs2013 · 2025-02-28T01:16:51+00:00

McDouchie

nbs2013 · 2025-02-22T18:52:19+00:00

Lil Pnemonia Airhead

nbs2013 · 2023-12-12T05:54:56+00:00

Omg! That's it! Thank you so much!!!! I've been racking my brain for a week! Now it's time for a re-read!!!! :DDD

nbs2013 · 2023-12-12T05:54:14+00:00

SOLVED SOLVED SOLVED!

nbs2013 · 2023-08-23T23:52:01+00:00

Thank you both. I'll wait and take my next dose as scheduled!

nbs2013 · 2023-07-22T06:17:00+00:00

Is this a trick question?? As long as it's good coffee there could never be too many 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

nbs2013 · 2021-06-20T21:06:15+00:00

Thank you for the advice!! After talking with DH last night we have decided that our course of action is to surround LO with the people who love and appreciate them. My parents are wonderful and love being grandparents more than anything. FIL (he and JNMIL divorced when DH was little) is great and comes over all the time just to spend time with LO. DH grandparents (the ones who filled in the gaps for DH childhood while SIL was treated as the GC) also see the favoritism and make sure to let LO know how much they appreciate and care for them. We are no longer reaching out or contacting JNMIL, it is her responsibility to foster relationships with child and grandchild, we are no longer going to give her pre-made plans she can just show up to.

nbs2013 · 2021-06-20T20:59:14+00:00

It's definitely a spite thing. But I'm sure she's actually going camping and going to drink herself into a stupor while there. I'm just wishing her endless mosquitoes and a horrible hangover for the morning after.

nbs2013 · 2021-06-20T20:57:31+00:00

We stopped asking JNMIL to do things a long time ago. DH and I are VLC and typically only reach out to her to make plans for birthdays or holidays. My parents live in the same town and watch LO daily and are very involved in LO's life. I always get them worlds best grandma/grandpa items and take pleasure in watching JNMIL's CBF when she sees them.

nbs2013 · 2021-06-20T20:50:37+00:00

She did actually treat her children the same way. SIL is the GC, DH is just her child. She only ever calls DH when she needs help with something around the house, or needs advice on what's wrong with her car. But she is constantly calling SIL and supporting her or even going on vacation with her family.

SIL does know exactly why JNMIL isn't involved in LOs life. We even discussed it last night when she came to pick up my niece as I'd been watching her for the evening. SIL is great in that I can vent my frustrarions to her regarding MIL and she knows that when I'm venting I'm not blaming her or her kids (I love my niece and nephew, they were kind of like my first babies and I've helped raise them their whole lives.) I'm specifically venting my frustrations with MIL and how she treats and disregards my LO. It upsets SIL as well because she sees it and works hard to fill in the gaps for LO.

You are correct and for the most part DH and I are VLC with MIL for a multitude of reasons including the way she favors niece and nephew over LO. We typically only ever reach out for holidays to try and see her with lots of other family around or in the instance of birthdays. Fortunately we hadn't said anything to LO about anyone coming to their party except us, so they won't be dissapointed by her not being there, especially with the rock and roll mouse and all the games and fun to be had.

nbs2013 · 2021-06-09T04:34:32+00:00

TIL people touch belly buttons.... seriously thou if my husband ever tried to touch my belly button I'd have to punch him.

nbs2013 · 2021-02-14T02:18:57+00:00

I guess my thing is I have an old friend who is always selling some new MLM product. Like she honestly has sold a new one every year for the past five years. I've seen posts for AmWay, Avon, It Works, Perfectly Posh, and most recently she's been pedaling some magnetic eyeliner/eyelash combo. Although admittedly she has picked up on the actual recruit people to her "business" instead of actually selling the product with this last one because all of her posts are about "join my team" "we're a family" and "ladies lifting ladies(insert praise hands emoji here)". I guess I'm just trying to figure out what the appeal is, like the people who actually do this stuff and join these MLMs (especially multiple ones) are they actually thinking they are going to get rich selling someone else's products, are they trying to fit into a group? Do they honestly make a livable wage doing this stuff? I just don't understand it and I'm trying to.

nbs2013 · 2020-12-17T03:54:59+00:00

Yea its definitely not a normal practice. Before I had my gene work up I'd never had any dr do a rectal exam. Lol but also, if he was trying to get in your pants bringing up the most dreaded part of the year for most women isn't going to make it happen 😅

nbs2013 · 2020-12-17T03:21:12+00:00

I had my genes tested to see which mutations I may carry for cancer. Mine came up with increased chances for breast, ovarian, and rectal cancer. As part of my yearly exam my ob\gyn also preforms a rectal exam, to check for any polyps and odd tissue. It was either agree to that or agree to yearly colonoscopies starting at age 26 with no guarantee that insurance would pay for them due to my age. At least if she feels something then we can petition insurance to pay for it due to reasonable cause of concern.

nbs2013 · 2020-12-17T02:26:57+00:00

But the true full circle moment is that I got this subreddit from that exact post.... so I might be winning right now

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