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(Cont). All signs point to “get a new job” but my confidence is eroded, I am a little depressed, and I second guess my ability to do anything. I know this isn’t normal, but would love advice on how to pull it together. I don’t recognize myself or know how to be the person I used to be.
I could’ve written this myself. Same time line 🙋♀️ I hate to say it but get a new job. I switched agencies and feel more inspired. Don’t get me wrong it’s the same bullshit but being the new girl forced me to put my best foot forward and show up. When you have a reputation to build it’s motivation to do well. And when you do well your confidence builds back up. Best of luck. It’s not easy with little kiddos-
Ugh I feel this so deeply. I don’t have much advice yet, but wanted to say I really empathize with the exhaustion and how it can mess with your career path and confidence. You are not alone, this is not easy. Be kind to yourself and maybe take an alone trip to get some relief from the demands of family life. I know when I do this regularly I start to feel like myself again.
^ACD is exactly right. I really thought that I had permanently run out of confidence and energy for my career a few years ago, but it turned out that a lot of it was purely the emotional weight of being in a job where I no longer felt respected or understood. A fresh start (including a nice long break in between jobs) helped me feel like I was actually good again.
Oh buddy. I remember being where you’re at and it’s SO hard, but such a relief once you do move on. Take it one step at a time and just know that there are interesting/motivating/rewarding experiences out there for you that you don’t know about yet!
I went through something similar and my best advice is be kind with yourself and with your process. Your ground was shaken and you’re adapting to your new life (and your new self). Step by step and as your kids get older you’ll be back in the saddle. Baby steps ❤️
I’m sorry. It feels so shitty. Yes, get a new job. But more importantly, my advice to you is to stop trying to “know how to be the person you used to be”. Instead, figure out who you are now. Or who you want to be. I used to be a rising star, the one on the fast track. Watch out, world! Now, two kids in and the lingering pandemic, and I’ve recently realized that that season is over for me. Now i’m striving to be the efficient one, reliable and valuable but always BALANCED.
Maybe you still want to be the rising star, and that’s great too. But don’t do it only because it’s who you were. Kids (and I guess pandemics) really change who we are. Embrace it!
I feel this in my soul. Mine isn’t related to children (though I have two little ones that don’t make this any easier) — for me it’s due to to intense anxiety and depression I began experiencing last year. I have worked hard to get to a better place mentally, including therapy and medication, but feel I’ve really lost my way at work. Low confidence in my work, low motivation at work, and it’s scary because I used to really love what I do and now wonder if I’ll ever feel that again or if I spent 15 years building a career in something I no longer enjoy. No good answers here, but know that you’re not alone.