I recently got laid off from my job in data analytics after just five months, and it feels like everything has spiraled into a nightmare since then. My savings have dipped below what I can manage, and with student loans still hanging over my head, I’m feeling the pressure. It’s tough being new to the workforce and seeing how many roles are being taken over by AI. Junior positions are scarce, and when they do come up, they’re often filled by senior candidates with extensive experience. I’ve thought about switching careers, but I don’t have experience in anything else, which makes it hard to get hired. The future feels incredibly bleak right now. I’ve been withdrawing from friends and family, and even had a moment recently where a car almost hit me, and my first thought was just how close I came to something worse. No matter how much I try to tailor my portfolio or CV, I feel like nobody is actually looking at them. I’m at a point where I’d be willing to beg for a chance, even if it meant working unpaid for a few months. I’ve also been going to therapy, but it’s expensive, and honestly, I think if I got a job offer tomorrow, I’d feel a lot better. I’m just feeling lost and unsure about everything right now.