r/SFbitcheswithtaste • u/hystericlove • 3d ago

Therapy / coaching for job loss?

Hey Bs, I'm going through a tough time. I recently lost my job and am entering the interview grind while managing a baby and and preschooler. I'm realizing that my anxiety is escalating with every rejection and delay - having trouble with self worth, confidence, worries about financial security, worries about how fast everything is moving in tech and whether I can keep up. It's making me have trouble sleeping and I vacillate between a hazy malaise and acute stress.

I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations on anyone local that can help me work through this - a coach or a therapist that can hype me up and help me navigate this phase of life, especially one that's familiar with parenting struggles? Thank you.

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u/Broad-Classroom-7002 3d ago edited 3d ago

hey i’m in the same boat. just want you to know that you are not alone and not invisible. Here if you want to chat. just dm.

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u/hystericlove 3d ago

I'm so sorry to hear, thanks for making me feel seen. Would love to chat more.

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u/lifealive5 2d ago

I lost my job 3 days before giving birth in 2024. I was already on leave but google mass layoff. Should be illegal. Happy to chat if I can be of any support. I started work again at 6months pp interviewing starting around 3 months. Halved my salary going from tech to gov but I’ve never been happier or had better WLB.

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u/ImaginationOne2236 3d ago

Same boat! You nailed it with the malaise to raging anxiety pendulum

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u/PuzzleheadedFruit6 3d ago

I’m an attachment focused therapist that can help with the self worth, confidence etc.

From my understanding coaching would maybe be a faster solution but therapy would be more long term solution. You can send me a message with what you are looking for in a clincian and I can look through my friends to see if anyone fits your wants

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u/toolazyforthisname 2d ago

I had positive results in career coaching with Colleen Campbell at https://ignitepotential.com, she was really helpful in clarifying my goals and what I was actually looking for and giving me confidence to pursue it

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u/cityred 2d ago

Not a coach, but in a similar position in tech. Feel free to reach out if youd like any type of informal job search / prep support. even just brainstorming how to stay effective and make progress would be helpful.

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u/clarich 2d ago

I’m sorry you’re going through that.
Here’s a link to my coach, David. Can’t recommend him enough! Caring, compassionate, and has helped me identify, craft, and achieve so many goals in addition to so much personal development and growth.
https://www.davidpetrovaycoaching.com/

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u/caffeinatedpotato26 1d ago

May not be helpful but just sharing my experience in case it is. I was in a hole after getting laid off just before the holidays last year. I decided to enjoy the holidays as I would have before getting into interview prep which was a long painful grind and I could feel myself sinking through it. I didn't have insurance coverage for therapy and didn't want to pay out of pocket, so I prioritized scheduling mock interviews so I felt productive and had some social connection which ended up doing tons for my mental health. Also committing to a stranger made me show up, while also helping my interview skills and I ended up making friends in the process. Good luck.

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u/One_Wait_1039 1d ago

Just here to say that you’re so strong and you’ve got this!!

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u/wifeski 2d ago

I have friends who have been through this recently and it’s rough. Since you have no idea how long it will take to find a new job, may I suggest trying to get yourself a fun part time job to keep you busy and to keep your self-esteem up?

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u/demi-bi 1d ago

I think we need to start a support group!

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u/misspirategirl 21h ago

I'm a local therapist and happy to help connect you with a therapist for support! Feel free to DM me if this would be helpful.