Today, I reflected on my current situation regarding employment. I'm 20 years old and have been living with my parents since I quit my job two years ago. During this time, I've been focused on playing tennis, especially in the summer when I travel for competitions and am often unavailable on weekends. My mother has been pushing me to apply for jobs, suggesting I should take on a shift or two each week, but I applied for a couple of positions a few months back and didn't hear back from either. It's frustrating because she doesn't seem to understand why employers wouldn't want to hire someone who can only commit to a single shift per week and is frequently unavailable. I feel torn between my passion for tennis and the pressure to gain work experience. I want to enjoy my sport and have a social life, but it seems like my mom wants me to juggle everything. I wonder if I'm justified in feeling this way or if I should be looking for more flexible job opportunities, like tutoring or teaching tennis lessons. It's a challenging balance, and I hope to figure it out soon.