Recentlly unemployed. Any Suggestions?

Question

Hello everyone. To start things off, stating the obvious, I just lost my job today. For one, I can't say I'm totally upset about it since it wasn't the greatest job I've taken over the years, but at the same time, I have friends I live with that I don't want to let down and I feel totally useless as a person (which is probably normal....). I have around 1,000 dollars saved up (which is actually enough for about 2 or 3 months of living), however, I have a desire to leave this town behind and maybe this is a sign to go get the dreams I want so desperatley to pursue. Does living homeless with the gamble of finding what makes you truly happy outweigh a lack-luster lifestyle with a home and friends? I've posted similar questions, but somehow the doubt still remains. I need something solid and filled with hope and not constant "maybes" and "what-ifs" Then again, that's life. Funny how that works, no? Thank you for your time and suggestions! :D

Answer 1

I see this as small opportunity for you to quickly find your passion and pursue that as your next job, possibly beginning of your career.  I would get on it soon, since life's daily obligations can prevent you from your goals.  I don't think living homeless and kind of waiting to find happiness outweighs a more comfortable but lack-luster lifestyle.  Shoot for something in between maybe?

Good luck!

Answer 2

Yep, I know what you mean...One thing is for sure, don't beat yourself up over a job loss.  It is hard not to, but most people beat themselves for a while.  Then common sense prevails and things improve.  Most job losses are due to B.S, beyond your control.  The second big thing I have experienced is that new beginnings always come from these situations.  

The first time this happened, I lost job, common law wife, fair-weather friends, status.  I was traumatized, but glad that so much honesty was revealed.  So I moved re-trained and managed to start a new life.  The second time it happened I lawyered up and won.  The third time it happened I lawyered up and won again.  Now I am a blend of entrepreneur and traditional job.  But the big thing is I am a lot more interesting, maybe a bit bitter, but hey character requires it.

These situations are not trivial matters as some people recover and some people don't.  Ask yourself: What are my strengths, weaknesses, areas of improvement.  Can I find suitable work quickly, or will it take a long time?  If you have a passion, are you good at it and is it implementable?  Do you have a network that functions well?

You are concerned about breaking out of mediocrity and this is noble.  Most people seem to exist in mediocrity so your not alone.  Breaking out requires risk.

If your network is c**p, if the town has NO prospects, then you might need to take a risk.  I would argue that if you meet new people easily, have some skills, and you don't quit you can find a new start anywhere.

Try and stay action oriented and after you suffer welcome the new more character filled you.  I moved to the Arctic Circle for my fun, that was crazy, then returned to mainstream big cities, which is another world.  Maybe crazy has its place.....good luck!