I've struggled to get a solid permanent job my entire adult life. I've had loads of short contracts, but I have been desparate for a quiet steady perm job for years, and I even did an MSc to try and increase my chances. I work in adult education/universities/public sector research and often do a lot of data entry or admin type roles.
I'm possibly on my third job rejection this month and I feel shit. It's been an issue for about 3-5 years, and it's affecting my life progress a lot (my partner is quite successful, but I need to contribute because then our life will be a lot easier).
Many of my previous roles have been temp that the employer has refused to make perm, or fixed term contract where they've let us go just before the legislation kicks in that means we have some employment rights (in my country).
I'm also realising I probably have ADHD – and I know I have a bunch of other issues like PTSD and things.
Is there anyone else who has just never managed to 'fit' into a day job? There's just something low key up with you that no one ever really wants to keep you in a team?
How did you make meaning outside of work? I know some of the answers to this, and I sell a bit of art independently outside of salaried work (not much $$) but I'd love to hear other's opinions on good living without work, to cheer me up.