I've been looking for another job for 4 months. I've pretty much put in applications everyday since January, used different platforms like indeed, LinkedIn, glassdoor, upwork and more… I've gotten 2 interviews for sales/commission jobs that I don't feel are reliable enough to support myself. 1 upwork task that paid me $5…
My part time job just covers rent and I am scraping by, cutting stuff out of my life and having my partner pay for groceries & gas… I had 2 part time jobs working over 40 hours for a few months, but with both positions in fast-paced food service with short staff I couldn't take both… I left one & have been searching for remote work since then (because my car got stolen!) I've applied to mostly remote positions, but also some positions close by that I can bus/bike/walk to…
I feel like such a burden on my partner and it's creating some stress in my relationship too. After each shift at work I fill out applications and reach out to employers, but I have to take a break and basically break down crying, feeling hopeless, worthless etc. Then pull myself out of that to fill out more applications, send emails, etc. I feel I can't even discuss my struggles with my partner anymore… finding a job feels like a full time job and I am burnt out already… :'(