Posted by tina on July 16, 2001, at 14:52:18
In reply to Did my job define me?, posted by Greg on July 16, 2001, at 12:45:57
Your job didn't define you. YOu defined yourself in terms of your job. You worked hard, too hard, and now you don't know what to do with yourself. Give it time. It's still pretty fresh. Try to think of who you ARE and not who you were when you had the job. Dad, husband, friend. Good, caring, giving, strong, supportive, smart, good-looking........Need I say more?
> I posted recently about losing my job. I've tried as hard as I can to not let it bring me down, but my self-esteem has really gone into the toilet. I feel useless, and have no feeling of self worth.
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> I've always been the one at work who is there 14-16 hours a day, works another 8-10 over the weekend. I put everything I have into doing a job correctly. I guess I'm your classic workaholic. Losing my job has left me feeling so empty.
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> My question is, did I allow my job to define who I am? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'm trying to get this put into perspective before I spiral any further down.
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> Thanks,
> Greg
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