Low self esteem however I feel at work I overworked and not appreciated

by bobafet1000
(teeeside )

I recently graduated at university of Teeside with a first class honours in creative digital media. I then completed a fellowship with a former colleague to set up a small business. This did not go to plan as we both did not follow it through; however we both completed the fellowship.

In my first year at university I used to fail in some of my subjects; however in my second year I decided to concentrate on the task rather than the failing. My grades improved dramatically. I decided to concentrate on just my studies in the final year. Which lost no contact with my friends.

I now temporarily work for a small business doing the art and animation. I think a lot is expected of me and I'm unsure if I'm up to the task at times as animation can be time consuming like most of the subjects I've studied.

I now get depressed because I never have any time. My hobby is my work and I worry for my future. Most of my friends are married and I'm not.

I work weekends, I don't get paid for overtime. I think this will improve my skills, however I've just been given a different brief to work on.

I don't want to seem pushy towards women as a go get attitude will not work and also sitting at my computer wont work either. Whereas my friends are travelling and successful, I'm only just managing to survive.

I read some of your articles too and I agree a positive attitude can over come challenges when I am being negative, or am I being realistic.

Sorry for some of the English grammar and spelling mistakes; however I do have dyslexia, not using that as an excuse though.










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Low self esteem however I feel at work I overworked and not appreciated

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Low self esteem
by: Kay

Thank you for contacting Positive Personal Growth. Congratulations on what you have achieved so far. You have chosen, I think, a very interesting career path.

You seem to be a positive thinking person, but I think you need to take some time for yourself. Working long hours and not seeing friends is taking its toll on your body. Can you think about having at least one day off on the week end to enable you to relax?

Obviously concentrating on your career to enable you to learn new skills is to your credit, but not when it affects how you feel about yourself. You need time for friends, and this will boost your energy.

With regard to your job have you thought about sending your CV to bigger companies, even though they may not be advertising for someone, they may hold onto the CV and contact you when they have a vacancy. Have you left your CV with employment agencies and made them aware of the type of work and company you would like to work for. (Preferably one that pays when you work
overtime!)

I believe the lack of social life you are having and all those non paid hours you are working over the weekends is contributing towards how you feel.

Make time for you as soon as you can. Put yourself first, you have earned it!

Love
Kay

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