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I've got a job and I'm so afraid

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Written by Luise 6. Sep 2007 07:31 AM

Hi diary and everybody out there,

I had a job interview today - in a big advertising agency near my hometown where my parents still live.

I thought it was a good idea applying there, as I still have some old friends around there, and my new/old therapist also, and, of course, my parents - so I thought I would have a good network of friends if I go there.

The interview went really nice, and at the end they told me that they want me for the job. They were full of enthusiasm for my work and full of sympathy for me.
And they are really nice people.

I was shocked. Happy, yes. It's always nice to hear compliments. But I'm also scared - now it is really happening. I have been talking about a new job in a new town for two years, but now it is going so fast. How will I cope with these changes? Am I deciding for the right thing? Will I be lonely there in my new town? I will miss my friends so much. I will miss everything that is familiar to me. I didn't realize how much I'm scared about these changes until I started to look for apartments on the internet, and saw a lot of ugly pictures of ugly apartments. Will I find a new home, as beautiful as the one I have at the moment? The task of inding an apartment seems so overwhelming. I don't have much money. I will be bankrupt after moving.
And what will I do with my poor cat?

It's so hard to do and decide all this stuff alone. Sometimes I just wish for someone to accompany me through life.

Luise.

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Comments from the community:

oh you put that sooooooooooo well.....
"It's so hard to do and decide all this stuff alone. Sometimes I just wish for someone to accompany me through life."

Its scary yes, but you need to do what is right for you and if thats where your family and psych are then it makes sense to move. You also have friends from the past there....

Sometimes we need to return to our home roots in order to "find ourselves again" and I sincerely hope this will be the case for you

I know what you mean about struggling to find somewhere to live tho, it sure gets you down.... and are you able to take your cat with you or would your parents be able to take him/her?????

keep strong hun, sounds like things might finally be starting to fall into place for you
mmmwa
Nikki
xxx

Written by Deleted_User, 6. Sep 2007 02:56 PM

Luise

Great achievement. Hope you took it and it works out well for you.

Go Luise!!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 6. Sep 2007 08:25 PM

Hey Luise
I had a similar experience recently (new job, great opportunity etc)though it was not far away from my house. I accepted it then after a couple of days, I realised I wasn't ready for it so I turned it down.
Your situation is good in that you could be near your parents, therapist and old friends, but as you say, looking for a new apartment, missing the familiar things...maybe find out whether you can have your cat with you? What do do parents think? Is it a job you will love? Do you feel confident? Change is a very scary thing, but I guess you could always come back if you don't like it.
So many questions, I guess only you can answer them.
I hope it all goes well whatever you decide.
All the best, please keep us informed!
Cheyne x

Written by hippiechick, 6. Sep 2007 10:43 PM

I'm proud of you Luise.

Today someone suggested to me that I stop running away from my fears and start running towards them and face them head on.

Maybe this would help you aswell?

Sending you love and strength

Kimberly
xoxo

Written by Wolveress, 6. Sep 2007 11:27 PM