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Four months of rejection can hit anyone’s confidence. I try to treat job searching like a process instead of a judgment. Rejections often reflect timing, competition, or internal hires rather than your actual value.
We live in a culture where it is ingrained in us that our value comes from our work, so it is no surprise that a lot of are taking the job market very personally and having our confidence destroyed by it. You have to do your best to remind yourself every day that you are not at fault for the lack of jobs, but what you are experiencing is the consequence of something that is out of your control. You just have to keep your head up, and keep applying.
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I agree with the message, but I think it is harder in practice. I still catch myself tying my worth to outcomes. Reminding myself it is a market issue helps, but it takes real effort to believe it.
Hi there, I am all too aware of the frustration - not mentioning not getting feedback and being left hanging. what helped me through doubt and disappointment was to find a rather unlikely bridge that helps with bills. I am rooting for you as I am for myself. Take care, Amber
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I respect this approach. Having something to bridge the gap takes pressure off and keeps momentum going. I think waiting for the “perfect” role can make the whole situation feel worse.