Why is it difficult to get a job?

All I want is a job to do for 20 hours or so a week. I'm fairly flexible in times I'm prepared to work and I'm open to doing basic retail and call centre work (arguably that'd be my preference for the social aspect).

And nothing. Not even a call to an interview.

It shouldn't be this hard to get part-time work. I should surely be able to just go into the local business and have a chat. Let them get to know me and see if I'm a good fit and capable. I did do this for the carpet shop and the woman insisted that the only option was to apply online…

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Maybe my CV is too focused on my translation work rather than my earlier customer service work, but I've been writing each cover letter individually and in a personalised manner that addresses the specific demands of the job that I'm applying for, so…

Who knows… maybe I'll get a call back today, but honestly, I doubt it. It just reminds me of why I was so keen to do freelance in the first place. The feeling of dejection getting turned down for roles you know that you are perfectly able to do is bad for your morale.

Being limited by living in Mullingar and not being able to drive, the only other jobs available locally that I'm remotely qualified for are care assistant roles and, honestly, I don't think I'm a warm enough person to do that role (also, you probably need to drive).

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I dunno… it feels a little bit disheartening. Almost like having jobs portals online for run of the mill work has turned the jobs market into something of a tinder equivalent.

Thus far, I've applied to.a locally owned carpet and flooring shop, a large insurance provider (call centre), a phone based sales job (or b2b lead generator as they like to call it), a WFH position training AI and a mystery shopper.

I'm in a bit of a lull in terms of translation work at the moment and, with the cost of living crisis being what it is, have started the process of looking for a part-time job to supplement my income.

I’m wondering about attachment and transference with the therapist and the idea of escape and fantasy? How much do you think your strong feelings, constant thoughts, desires to be with your therapist are a way to escape from your present life? I wonder if the transference serves another purpose than to show us our wounds and/or past experiences, but is a present coping strategy for managing what we don’t want to face (even if unconsciously) in the present—-current relationships, life circumstances, etc. Can anyone relate to this concept of escape in relation to their therapy relationship? How does this play out for you?