I Hate Feeling Useless
I'm always someone who has a plan. Within the last 4 months, this is my second time being unemployed. Since I started working at age 18, I have not been unemployed. I crave to feel needed in my place of employment but since I work in the restaurant industry I am no longer necessary.
I worked for a family member (never again) and it ended abruptly so I was left without a job for a couple of weeks. I then started working two jobs to support myself, my wife and daughter. My wife had to start working again (she's been a stay at home mother) so that was an adjustment on its own. I felt cheated when I worked so hard and was "let go" at the drop of a hat.
I'm frustrated because I'm an educated person who has always tried to do the right thing and be the solution to every problem. But now where am I? I have a lead on a job but who knows when they can hire me. I feel a little lost and useless at this point. I know it will get better. Just can't help but feel this way.
I worked for a family member (never again) and it ended abruptly so I was left without a job for a couple of weeks. I then started working two jobs to support myself, my wife and daughter. My wife had to start working again (she's been a stay at home mother) so that was an adjustment on its own. I felt cheated when I worked so hard and was "let go" at the drop of a hat.
I'm frustrated because I'm an educated person who has always tried to do the right thing and be the solution to every problem. But now where am I? I have a lead on a job but who knows when they can hire me. I feel a little lost and useless at this point. I know it will get better. Just can't help but feel this way.
36-40, F
