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Feeling like I'm losing hope

Assalamu alaikum. I've been out of work for 17 months now, ever since March 2025. I've sent out so many applications-jobs, PhDs, NGOs, even bookstores-but nothing's worked. I've had tons of interviews and always got turned down. For the latest one, I actually made it all the way to the end and was super hopeful, then they said the position is on hold. I just broke down; I'm so exhausted, and honestly, I've lost all hope and energy to keep looking, applying, interviewing, getting my hopes up, and all that. I pray Tahajjud every night, read Quran, make duaa, give Zakat and Sadaqa-I've tried everything. I believe in Allah, but I'm just so tired. I've also been through so much heartbreak searching for a righteous spouse, and it's been really hard to find a good husband. I don't know what to do anymore. Lately, I've been questioning Allah a lot and feeling so drained and lost. I'm running on empty. Please, anything that can help...

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Sis, I feel you. I was jobless for 14 months, it’s draining. Keep holding on to Tahajjud, Allah sees your tears. Something will open soon, don’t lose hope.

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17 months is a long test, may Allah reward your patience. Have you tried remote admin jobs on Muslim platforms? Sometimes rizq comes from unexpected places.

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This hit deep. When I was laid off, I started a small sewing business from home, just as a side thing. It kept me sane. Maybe try a tiny project to feel purpose?

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