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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Man, growing up I rarely had hobbies. Just study or nothing. Even then, I remember being scared of my mom if I slipped even just a little. That translated to the fact that now, if I get rejected from a job, I feel like worthless garbage. I am unemployed for last 10 months or so and the toll is high.

I really wish my mom was supportive of me, but well that’s the past, I guess.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

My mum simply doesn't understand temporary joblessness. She doesn't understand that people might need to take some time to figure out who they are and what they want to do, and that jumping from one job to another without any pause is akin to a mental disease.

It sucks also that the world will not let you tread water, financially I mean. I have two months before my contract ends and already I'm sweating at the prospect of a) not having a job lined up, and b) facing my mother without one.

(I should add that in all other respects, she is a sweet lady)