Does Anyone Have Some Moral Support That They Could Spare?

[mamachick]

Kaii, I am so glad the second interview went well. I am in the same position. I will go nuts if I do not go back to work in some capacity (I worked with domestic violence and it was becoming very toxic) I planned on taking 6-12 months off. It has turned into 3 years. I have an undergrad in human resource mgmt/psych and masters in counseling, and find all kind of jobs that I am qualified for, yet dont even apply because I talk myself out of it.

I think what I do is convince myself that others are much smarter than I am and would do a better job than I can do. This comes from childhood and fending for myself. I had low self esteem for years and never thought I was real bright (missed most of grade school). Little by little, that changed in my adult years. Wanting to be a great mom, I jumped into a lot of things and was involved. Eventually went back to school and did very well. Discovered that I am very competent and productive. All the good things that I learned about myself-I cant even remember now.

You are very inspiring to me. I would encourage anyone to do exactly what you are doing. You have just as good of chance as anyone and Im sure nobody will walk onto the job and not need some training. Kudo's to you and please keep us posted

 

[gms1976]

Kaii!

What an amazing inner strength you have! I don't think we give ourselves enough credit on this forum. We deal with everyday stress and then we have PTSD which magnifies that x1000. Kaii, I take my hat off to you for taking that brave step and I know how hard it is as I'm a nurse too. I was off work for 3 months last year. It was so hard to go back! Just the thought of returning would turn my knees to mush! My poor brain was strung out on anxiety. It takes a hundred times more strength than that. A thousand! You keep going and searching and finding out new things. Go for that job and go for your dreams.You deserve it so much!!

Let us know how it went.

Hugs!

 

[BloomInWinter]

(((((kaii))))

 

[Whitneys story]

Kaii, You should be very proud of yourself. It takes alot of courage to step out of our comfort zone. Even more to push past the unexpected. I wish you success in your new career! This thread is so true to what you will find in the Forum.

 

[HëllaBubz]

So proud of you Kai, I have been to several job interviews, but unfortunately I have found that my vocabulary and succinct manner have disappeared along with my brain.....I just can't think anymore!

I was in the middle of upgrading from being a specialist carer to a Division II nurse when I got PTSD, so I know how you feel about trying to find other work....I don't know where to go, or what to do, and I can't focus at uni.....I'm kinda stuck.....so if one of us can get out of this.....good luck gal and I'll give you an extra boost when I can :)