LETS START FROM THE TOP 🔊 Monday: -Car broke down on the interstate on a bridge, couldn't keep driving water pump failure -Cost of repairs total to around 3k -Got rejected by all 3 PHD internships I applied for after 2nd round of interviews Facebook NY, Amazon Berlin, Zillow -Current company just got Acquired which means uncertainty for the next few months during transition Tuesday: -Failed a midterm ... like 30/100 bad. Even though I answered 3/4 of the questions correct my methods were flawed 🙃 -Found out my grandpa may not ever recover from his Alzheimer's which I didn't know about -My cousins living abroad swindled the same Grandfather out of his house and undersold it to the Chinese to make matters even worse Wednesday: -Publication Which is due Monday was given major reviews which may take me all week long -After calculating my midterm result into my class grade I realized if I don't get an A on every assignment for the rest of the semester I will get a C (FAIL in grad school) - May not graduate - May lose funding. - May have to dropout - Contract is set to End in March 2020🙃 Near rock bottom, I'm not gonna lie and portray this ultimate poise I've literally been through every emotion this week. Would love to hear some of your stories of turning negatives into positives for motivation/hope. TC 104k unless I get laid off 😅
Sorry to hear about your shitty week OP. Just remember, "this too shall pass".
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there.
When it rains, it pours but every cloud has a silver lining!
Have been there, I know the feeling...
When it rains - it pours. I’ve had similar times. Once was homeless due to abusive spouse. The best/easiest next step. Get a stable job doing important/ wholesome and basic (stable work). Something like an IBM. Get yourself grounded and I’m 2 years - try for another “overly lofty” place. In short - be kind to yourself.
Thanks @1090SC definitely a good game plan
Sorry to hear. Can not do anything more other than offer words of encouragement :( It sucks right now and is probably gonna suck for the next few days/weeks/months. But YOU GOT THIS!
Sounds like a week for: Luke Combs' - When it Rains it Pours
more in a Biggie "Suicidal Thoughts" or DMX Slippin mood.
...what I thought would be the death of me was my saving grace...
The best thing about being at rock bottom is that there is only one way to go - UP!
This too shall pass. Take a walk and think about what went right.
Hang in there...people have seen worse.