You think I can Survive?

Australia
February 16, 2007 3:43pm CST
Hi all, Don't know this is a fair topic but I think it's better to share my experience with all the community.I'm a Sri Lankan and came to Australia in 2006 for better job prospectus but still I'm doing a very low level job in Sydney in a very small company having only 3 employees.It was fulltime role earlier and it's come to part time now because of the downturn of the business. My experience is 6 years in systems engineering in Sri lanka but it's very hard to find a new job here since it's not locally counted.I'm not financially stable now to do another course or anything but if I go in this way I think I'm gonna drown to the deep and loose my all inspirations. I'm sort of depressed now and also I have planned my wedding also in this year so I definetely need a job because there are so many expenses to come. I always think that all happens for good and when I turned down from an interview,that's what I always remind.I haven't lost my patience yet and I'm pretty sure If I loose the grip that's my end.I need to be mentally stable to do anything,at the moment i'm doing well. I have some bad experiences in my life about my mum and my x girlfriends,so when I'm in this situation,it gives me more stress.Typically I'm a very good fun lover and entertainer but I'm totally stuck because of this situation.I'm a good friend to others and I've helped a lot in my life to get out of some crucial situations.But in my own problem,I'm still in the pit. I don't wanna step out from my current industry and do a cleaning job as I believe it totally let me down mentally. At the moment I have not told my situation to anyone in my family so I feel soo disapointed when they ask me about my job and makes me so stressed.I had some indication of depressions earlier but I managed to get out of that situation by playing my guitar and doing some extra stuff. I think you also may have experiences similar to me and I like to share my story and hope someone will help me to getout from this situation and revert my situation back to normal. Cheers.
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@smacksman (6053)
16 Feb 07
Wow! And I thought I had troubles!! Could I make a suggestion? It is often who you know rather than what you know gets you what you want. How about using your spare time to join charities/clubs/theatre groups to spread your circle of connections. Whatever you are good at - play to your strengths. You may just meet someone who knows someone etc, etc. who has a job opening. Once people meet you socially and realise you are a nice, hard working, intelligent chap doors may open. Good luck and yes, I think you will survive!!
• Pakistan
16 Feb 07
wow man ... u looked alot depressed ... whenever i m in such a sitution i just remember that this is how life works out man ... if it wouldnt be difficult it would be called heaven ... so cheer up mate ... u have to fight with it ... there is always light at the end of the tunnel and believe me there is ... and bout tellin ur family ... i dont think its that important ... but u shud tell them if they depend on u and secondly sharin makes u feel lighter .... GOOD LUCK mate !!!!