Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

Well, I reallly need a job. There are two jobs that I really wanted. One of them, they rejected the application after I did an online skill questionnaire, and the other one was for a paid opportunity in my field to do web design work. I studied for the interview and researched the company. I was really excited about the organization and what they do. I guess that I lost out to other candidates because they said that I had missing information as far as the approach to my process. I am not completely sure what they meant, though I have an idea. I guess it's good information going forward, and it's the first ever interview that I had for this field. But it was discouraging. I did feel a little nervous at some points and like I was struggling to articulate. I prepared but I guess that I had some missing pieces. I still feel hurt and upset about these lost opportunities, but it's best just to move forward with whatever information that I have.
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
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I invited Bill to have dinner with me last Sunday. He wasn't willing to drive 7 hours to mid Michigan and teased me with his beautiful ribs!!! So, of course I ate alone and had cedar salmon

I don't know if you are aware of what is going on in tech, but there is a tech recession. So the job application process may be frustrating for an entry level dev.