I have only been in Atlanta for a month in two weeks, so I shouldn’t expect any miracles. That being said looking for work can be depressing when you feel you’ve done everything you can to move forward. It can be worse when you try to compare your progress with someone else.
Two things I have learned is 1) One cannot compare their progress to someone else. Everyone who has ever came to Atlanta had a starting point, some a little more ahead than others and that’s okay. I know that I am staring at the bottom, but not the very bottom. I have friends and family who have helped me get to a good place. I also met new people that have been very kind to me. 2) I have learned that this is my journey, no one else is walking this path but me. Sometimes people who care about you want the best but have a funny way of showing it. They feel as if you should be at a certain level or should have achieve something in a certain amount of time. While they do mean well, when you know you are doing the best you can and putting all your effort into your goals, it can come off as extra and unwanted pressure. I had to learn not to be angry or irritated by these people, I know they don’t understand my situation (even though they claim they do) and sometime you need to say, “I know you want what’s best for me, but let’s be realistic. These things take time.” They will get it and back off…for a while.
As I said before I have only been in Atlanta for a month or so, though I have made progress. It’s a small step but it’s better than anything I had back at home. I continue to pray because that’s my best bet (and it works lol) Creator has led me in a certain direction and so far it’s been beautiful.
