Assalamualaikum - Still Struggling to Find Work After Months of Dua, Am I Losing Hope?
Assalamualaikum... Please don’t judge me, I just need to share this. I’ve been feeling really low for several months. I graduated about six months ago and since then I’ve been searching for a job. I’ve applied everywhere but haven’t had any good responses yet. For the past six months I’ve been sincerely making dua to Allah, asking for work, praying a lot, but I don’t see any change so far. My friends have already found jobs or are continuing with higher studies. If I wanted to study more, I could do it online, but I chose not to. It feels like everyone’s moving forward in their own way, and I’m not trying to be jealous - I just keep asking, why is it only me? This isn’t me doubting Allah, it’s more like I’m starting to doubt myself. I’ve been feeling very down and overthinking a lot. Maybe I’m not capable enough, maybe I’m not deserving, or maybe someone else’s wishes or duas are affecting my situation. For example, my parents are protective - not possessive - and they’re fine with a work-from-home role but don’t agree to jobs outside the home. Sometimes I wonder if that’s why opportunities aren’t coming my way. I get stuck in these thoughts and can’t stop overthinking. Still, I keep turning to Allah. Sometimes when I’m very depressed I stop making dua for a while, then later I cry and beg again. Can anyone tell me if I’m doing something wrong or going about this in the wrong way? I’d appreciate any advice or comforting words. JazakAllahu khair.