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woodland-haze's journey

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I recently faced a tough situation with two job offers I received. During orientation for both positions, I found myself crying uncontrollably and ultimately decided to quit before even starting. This was completely out of character for me, as I've never experienced anything like this before. I currently have a job that I enjoy, but it doesn't pay enough for my living expenses, so I need at least two jobs to make ends meet. When I received the offers, I thought it would be a positive change, but instead, I felt overwhelmed and questioned my entire existence. Thoughts like 'Is this all there is?' and 'How long will this last?' plagued me. I felt trapped in a mundane routine, and the idea of continuing in that way felt unbearable. I want to escape this feeling, but I also realize I can't isolate myself forever. It's frustrating because I genuinely want to work and improve my situation, but I keep breaking down at the very opportunities that could help me. I'm really struggling to understand what's going on with me.

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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I'm feeling really lost in my career right now. I've been working in food service since 2019, and I'm completely burnt out. I just started a new job at a restaurant, but I had to leave early today because I was overwhelmed and started tearing up. It made me realize that my gut is telling me this isn't the right path for me anymore. I don't want to dread going to work every day. I have a BFA in illustration, but that hasn't helped me find a fulfilling job. I currently work part-time at an art museum, which I love, but it doesn't pay enough, so I took the restaurant job. However, I can't handle the high-pressure, fast-paced environment anymore, especially since I'm autistic and dealing with social exhaustion and sensory overload. I'm really interested in transitioning to a desk job or remote work, but I don't know where to start. I love working with animals, but I couldn't find a position at my local humane society because they couldn't accommodate my schedule with the museum. I really don't want to quit my museum job, but I need a more stable income and something that won't drain my mental health. I'm just feeling directionless and really want to find a job that I can enjoy.

    Job title: restaurant job

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