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I am thinking of going job hunting in the near future. Trouble is, I feel very nervous about it for a number of reasons: 1) when I was in my mid to late teens, my mother weaponized my being unemployed whenever we fought, so I have that unpleasant association to work through; 2) I am afraid of what hiring managers will think about someone in their late 20s with an associate's degree and no work experience; and 3) I am afraid of making mistakes on the job and potentially getting fired. The third one I am especially worried about because I know my mother will never let me live that down should that come to pass, as she can't let a grievance, failing, and/or crisis go to waste.
I have four questions:
1) How do I get over the fact that my mother weaponized my joblessness when I was younger? (This still hurts really bad and.)
2) I have never worked before even though I am in my late 20s. Should I even bother with applying?
3) I know I am only human and I understand that I will make mistakes once in a while. If I end up getting a job and later get fired, how do I bounce back?
4) If I get fired and my mother is as nasty as I expect her to be, how do I deal with it?
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1) You have a soul wound. Looks like you may have to get rid of all that resentment and bitterness and simply forgive your mother.
2) YES. Start working now. Get involved with the most labor intensive work first, like a fast food place that prioritize guest service. That will teach you life lessons that will pave the way for you as a individual and career path.
3) Only easy day was yesterday! If you made it alive today, the hardest yesterday was only easy because your still alive today! Live a life worth telling! That begins with taking risks!
4) Simply expect it and embrace it. Have the mentality "at least you tried!"
*FYI, i am totally preaching to myself as well. I took a risk and was afraid of failure, but now i look back, i am so glad i took a leap of faith.
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