Unemployed & feel super down and questioning if I’m capable of doing the job I want... feeling like others are way ahead of me and I need to catch up.. but too depressed to do anything towards that.

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It will take some time. When I was in your position I made lists of places I want to apply to, places to follow up, contacts to reach out to, etc. What I liked is when I broke it down in steps like that, it didn’t feel so daunting. But you do need to make it a job to get a job. It will get better, really!

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Sorry to hear that. Maybe it’s the time of the year if it’s been 4 months (Q4 is tough!) but it’s the start of new year and I do believe usually around Feb/March is when it starts to pick up in the new year. I’m sure you’re doing everything you can but know there are some circumstances beyond your control. Good luck!

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