🦃 The Job Search Grind Doesn’t Pause for Turkey Day (But You Should)
Many of you are in a tough #jobsearch, you’re stressed, and the last thing you want to do is sit around a table and answer questions like, “So, what are you doing these days?” or “Why haven’t you found a job yet?”
Thanksgiving, in the middle of a struggle, can feel like a performance you can’t nail.
But here’s the truth: Your #jobhunting struggle is temporary. Your life isn’t.
A No BS Guide to Thanksgiving While Unemployed:
Stop Feeling Guilty: You are working. Job search is work. It’s hard, messy, and often invisible. Give yourself credit for showing up every day.
Redirect the Conversation: If someone gets nosy, use this simple script: “I’m focused on a few great opportunities right now, and I’m treating the search like the full-time job it is. Changing the subject, tell me about [their hobby/job/kid/dog].” No apology. No over-explaining.
Find the Small Wins: Are you grateful for the network connection who helped you last week? The rejection that saved you from a bad fit? The roof over your head? Focus on that. Not the missing offer.
Take a Full Time-Out: Don’t check emails. Don’t scroll job boards. Just for 24 hours. Your brain needs a genuine rest so it can come back sharp on Friday. Burnout is the enemy of the job search.
Be Grateful for the Lesson: This struggle is teaching you resilience, discipline, and who is truly in your corner. That’s a powerful asset you’ll carry into your next role.
You’re a Big Game Hunter, even when the prey is hiding. Take the break, enjoy the food, and remember that being grateful for what you have is the fuel you need to go get what you want.
Happy Thanksgiving. Now go eat some pie.
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