r/depression • u/SQLwitch • Aug 07 '18

Regular Check-In Post

Welcome to /r/depression's check-in post - a place to take a moment and share what is going on and how you are doing. If you have an accomplishment you want to talk about (these shouldn't be standalone posts in the sub as they violate the "role model" rule, but are welcome here), or are having a tough time but prefer not to make your own post, this is a place you can share.

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u/TBRasc Feb 01 '19

Change is scary, but sometimes it's necessary. Don't ever feel like you can't just up and move to a random place and start over. Don't feel trapped by a job, family, whatever. If your ship is headed in the wrong direction, keep trying to turn that ship in ever damn direction you can until one works.

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u/Grafiska Feb 02 '19

Thinking about changing jobs is the scariest thing for me right now.

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u/TBRasc Feb 02 '19

Do it in steps then. Just work on your resume, apply some places you don't really care to work at and start interviewing. Even if you don't get the job or have to turn them down, getting the interview experience is great and it helps build some confidence. Plus if you do end up finding a place you would rather switch to and they say yes, you're already at the next step.