Why does it seem like nothing can stay good in life?

[Finchie40]

I know we all go through ups and downs in life , but what do you do if your life is more down than good? Yea we can keep trying to pull ourselves back up hoping for the better , but how can you keep pulling yourself back up , if you are always going to be let down eventually The older I am getting the more I realize what’s even the point of reaching for happiness anymore because all it does is turn to shit eventually. It’s like a vicious cycle that never ends in my life. Things will go good for awhile and then out of nowhere pure shit again and again , I have always been a hard dedicated worker busted my ass for years to keep my head above water to live peacefully and contentedly , to realize that can easily be taken from you , , realizing working for other people isn’t promising whatsoever. Realizing we are just a number to most of these companies that will easily replace you or get rid of you , no matter how good you are at your job, it doesn’t mean shit. Realizing all this world only really cares about is money and trying to survive. Part of me wants to say Fuck it all , but unfortunately I can’t do that at this time because I have kids’ that I am trying to get on their own 2 feet before I do anything for myself. Now I am back to square one, I got laid off again from my job yesterday , and the hell I went through to get that job , after my previous job laid me off as well was a nightmare , so I honestly don’t think I have it in me anymore to go through this shit again , for me to keep my home I have to make a certain amount of money , if not, I have no choice but to sell my home with nowhere to go , , so I am back to applying to jobs like crazy again. but I don’t have much time to do so this time around , since I was trying to dig myself out of the hole I was already in the last time , This Job market is a friggin nightmare , Oh God Help Me please

[sage2021]

OMG! I am feeling so frickin bad right now because I remember what lengths you had to go to get that job and that it a lot of work and you had to wait so long to get a new job started.
As I distinctly remember... you had a few job offers at the same time and you chose that job. Would it behoove you to contact the companies that were wanting you to work for them back then?
It took me 14 months to secure my last job because the state I live in is 51% Hispanic people and I didn't know Spanish.
I turned into a professional job applicant and interviewed - they became my new job and wasted my time, my nerves and my gas for my car.
Finally after 14 months an agency I signed up with sent me to a great company and I landed the job at last! Know why? Because the company only hired WHITE PEOPLE AND THAT'S MY PEOPLE!!🙂

[Finchie40]

Yea I am just blown away how I ended up in this situation again , I am doing what I can to land something ASAP or I am screwed

[sage2021]

Well you said that you don't like the city you're living in so maybe after you sell your house you will have an opportunity to move somewhere better.
It's hard when you have children though.
Sometimes life's just a bitch!!

[Finchie40]

Yea I have a month to land something, if not I am selling my home and moving out of here, but I am hoping I don’t have to sell and keep my home , cuz I still want to fix something’s before I sell it to make more money

[DangerouslyCute]

to make things stay good all the time a lot of effort is needed, planning, learning from past experiences and stuff like that... if anyone ever told you it will be easy... they lied to you... as you are making your own choices in life, you are also the one to face the consequences... so it isn't easy...

but it works for me... I put a lot of effort into stabilizing my finances when I was in my late 20s... and I continued it all the time... I secured my kids and my retirement...

of course a lot of unexpected things happen... it's life after all... but I enjoy it, even if sometimes it pisses me off :D

[NathanDavis]

that usually happens to people who keep making bad, and then worse decisions one after another...

[slatyb]

Perhaps it's learned helplessness from being raised in a dysfunctional family?

[AI Opinion]

Life's challenges can indeed feel relentless. Early in my career, I faced job layoffs too, questioning the effort. One key approach is focusing on what you can control. Building skills, exploring different job roles, or even considering new industries might open unexpected doors. You are not alone in this experience, and it's important to share your struggles with trusted friends or support groups. Balance responsibilities with self-care and remember, small steps can lead to positive change. Your resilience is powerful, and every effort contributes to future stability and growth.

[Sal_Monella]

Because, grasshopper, so many people want to see the world BURN.

[Anonymous]

Been there, done that, I know how you feel buddy.

[jahaims]

If your life is always messed up you are the common variable

[Finchie40]

Just having bad luck with jobs that lay me off