So I moved to a state to be with my partner after college and had an interview lined up and then COVID happened. I didn’t get the job, took on Uber as a primary for a few years and then got into a career that only lasted for 2yrs before budget cuts greatly reduced the chance to make some money. Long story short, the city I’m in is too expensive and with only having Uber as a primary (it’s tough to make a living on), it’s depressing applying and getting rejected 99 times out of 100. I think I had a mental breakdown and just need to start over and so I’m moving back to my hometown. My partner will stay here as she has a great job and can take care of herself.

Has anyone else ever had a mental break and knew you had to leave your relationship/situation to restart your life back up. What worked for you? I applied to jobs in my hometown and they’re great pay with benefits, something this city kinda doesn’t have (it’s a wicked tough market). My hometown is more affordable too.

I feel like a failure at 38 restarting. 38 with kitchen, customer service, and educational experience and a Bachelors and I’m stuck doing Uber. I can’t even get grocery store interviews because I’m “overqualified”. I’m not suicidal but damn it sucks sometimes.

Did you stay in your relationship while you were gone working on yourself?