How do you keep going when you're totally burned out but desperately need the money? My savings are almost gone, and I know I have to keep applying, but I have zero energy left to keep sending out resumes. When you feel like this, how do you push through?

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This is very much me right now.

I just hit a record low in my bank account, and it feels awful. My energy is low, but the desperation to keep trying is still there.

The thing I keep reminding myself is that if I stop trying completely, the chance becomes zero. Very “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

And yes, it currently feels like I am still missing every shot I am taking, but I have to believe something will land eventually.

I hear you. I know I am a good worker. I know I am loyal, trustworthy, smart, educated, skilled, and valuable. But even knowing that, it is still so hard not to let your confidence take a hit.

KEEP GOING!

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At the risk of sounding cliche: if you’re going through hell, keep going.
Take a break. Not too long so you don’t miss out on opportunities. Recharge. Come back stronger. You’ve got this.

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Job searching while burned out can be mentally exhausting. Sometimes taking a short reset, even for a day, can help you regain enough energy to keep going. Small consistent steps are usually more sustainable than trying to do everything at once.

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I’m in the same boat. Well, I don’t have any savings, but unemployment runs out at the end of next month. Now I’m applying for jobs I’m overqualified for, and being questioned about that in interviews.

I agree with Communications Specialist 1. I had to leave my best job due menopause foggy brain, as my managers wouldn't allow unpaid leave! That was 7 years ago! I have several jobs sice then, all different, all contract work. Now I have been unemployed for almost a year, and not getting anywhere! I have been busy doing courses, revamping my CV and yet, still nothing! I lick you, can't go on much longer and I see end in sight, but every day I get up and look and use it like a job ggguuuu that you don't want to to!

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