I don’t really know how to write this so I’m just going to say it straight.
It’s been about two years since my car accident. I ended up with four herniated discs. That changed a lot, but honestly trying to get back into work has been harder than the injury itself.
I’ve put in over 120 applications. Probably more.
Different types of jobs too. Entry level, management, remote, in person. I’m not being picky at this point, just trying to get something going again.
I’ve redone my resume a bunch of times. Practiced interviews. I’ve had interviews where I walked out thinking it went really well.
Then nothing.
No call back. Or just a rejection email.
After a while it starts getting to you.
At first I thought maybe I needed to fix something. Resume, answers, whatever. But after enough of it you start wondering if it’s just you.
I know I can work. I’ve done it before. I show up, I handle responsibility, I can communicate fine.
So I don’t really get it.
Is it the gap
Is it the injury
Is it just how things are now
I’ve tried doing small stuff on the side too. Selling things, online stuff, anything just to keep moving forward. It helps a little but it’s not real stability.
Some days I feel motivated and keep pushing. Other days it just feels like I’m stuck in the same place.
I’m not quitting. That’s not really in me.
But I do keep thinking lately
what’s next
If the normal path isn’t working, then what am I supposed to do instead
If anyone’s been through this and actually got out of it I’d really want to hear how. Not general advice, but what actually worked for you.
Still trying to figure it out.
