@Gabz And thanks for sharing your raw feelings. I send you compassion and hope that you find meaning in what you’re doing and/or a way to utilize your unique gifts and talents.
@Gabz that stuck feeling is awful. I really feel for you & recognise the feeling as well! I wish I’d done something like speak with a job coach (though I did date one for a while, does that count?) or other job mentor figure in my area. Would something like that, or other related meetups, help clarify anything for you? I have no knowledge of biotech (so these suggestions might be completely invalid) but sometimes just anything small to help wiggle oneself loose a bit can help.
@Gabz Best of wishes as you work through this. Be patient with yourself. I think talking about concerns is a positive so well done.
@Gabz I'm sorry you've been going through that. I've been through similar things from time to time. I hope maybe recognizing that you may still be greiving for that other job may help? Anyway, best of luck to you. I hope talking about it is helpful.
@bennorris I appreciate the kind words. Thank you (also typo fixed 😅, I blame iA Writer for missing it)
@herself they are all valid suggestions and thank you, I think the biggest issue for me is where I’m located. It isn’t a big city so there aren’t a whole lot of opportunities within the field. Also the few that we have, because of my experience, they think I’m overqualified. I remember having an interview for a tech position and that’s what the recruiter told me, she was afraid that I was just going to get bored. Which it’s sad because I really wanted to work for that company.