Was it just sending it or editing it that was difficult?
I've noticed that some friends of mine who have been out of the job market for a while have found the act of putting themselves out there difficult. For some time, they haven't considered a job as part of their identity and are concerned they either won't be able to impress others based on gaps in their record or no longer fit into the existing workplace (and maybe even really not want to work as they find their unemployed life less stressful and closer to how they want to be).
Just some thoughts...may not apply to you at all, but perhaps something to consider. Good luck!
Sending. Editing was difficult too, but I did that more than a month ago. This is my absolute first pick of places to work, so it's surprising how hard it was to force myself to go get the darn thing and send it off.
haven't considered a job as part of their identity
Me too; I haven't considered a job as part of my identity for a little while now. It's incredible how freeing that is. I have taken breaks before, but only this time has it been long enough that I've started to lose that LABEL.
and maybe even really not want to work as they find their unemployed life less stressful and closer to how they want to be
[nod.] I definitely don't want to work. I'm sure that's part of the reluctance. But, says my forebrain, there's this money thing. :-) *sigh* Why can't the world recognize my unique wonderfulness and just hand me everything on a silver platter? :-)
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I've noticed that some friends of mine who have been out of the job market for a while have found the act of putting themselves out there difficult. For some time, they haven't considered a job as part of their identity and are concerned they either won't be able to impress others based on gaps in their record or no longer fit into the existing workplace (and maybe even really not want to work as they find their unemployed life less stressful and closer to how they want to be).
Just some thoughts...may not apply to you at all, but perhaps something to consider. Good luck!
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haven't considered a job as part of their identity
Me too; I haven't considered a job as part of my identity for a little while now. It's incredible how freeing that is. I have taken breaks before, but only this time has it been long enough that I've started to lose that LABEL.
and maybe even really not want to work as they find their unemployed life less stressful and closer to how they want to be
[nod.] I definitely don't want to work. I'm sure that's part of the reluctance. But, says my forebrain, there's this money thing. :-) *sigh* Why can't the world recognize my unique wonderfulness and just hand me everything on a silver platter? :-)