How do you keep going when you’re tired and stuck? I’m actively job hunting and trying to pivot out of accounting, but the rejections and the silence are really starting to get to me. I feel like I’m doing everything right, but nothing’s clicking and every passing week makes me question myself more. I know I don’t want to stay where I am, but I’m running low on energy and hope.

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I set micro-goals: one application a day, one new connection a week. I also gave myself permission to rest without guilt.

I lost my job about eight months ago, so I really need to find something ASAP, and I think that’s what’s keeping me motivated. Not going to lie, some days are really hard. Hang in there and keep applying—I have faith we’ll both land something soon.

Acceptance is the key to all our problems.

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