u/Butterfly3ffect47877

[5 yrs, Unemployed, Admin Asst., Texas]

I am having the hardest time finding work (have been looking for 1.5 years) and am looking for some advice on how to improve my resume. I do have a couple gaps that can be accounted for, however I know an actual job in those spaces would be preferable to employers, but I wasn’t at one… on top of that, my 2 previous office jobs I was at for only 6 months - 1 year. Feeling super stuck and starting to lose hope in this situation. Going stir crazy at home too. Right now I’m applying to other reception/administrative positions since that’s what I’ve done before. What would you change here? Open to all feedback. Thanks!

u/Butterfly3ffect47877 — 5 days ago

“I’m a thermostat, you’re a thermometer.”

I recently heard this quote, and it fit perfectly with a problem I’ve been experiencing for many years that I’m seeking some advice on.

I seem to be able to heavily influence the moods of people around me, depending on whatever mood I’m in, particularly if it is a bad one… I have noticed this with two people in particular, my mother, who I live with, and a former coworker. I have observed both of them seeming almost scared in anticipation of whatever mood I might be in. With other people, when I’m around them, I often see them glance at me and can tell they are reading my face to judge how I’m reacting to things. I do feel I have a more serious and somber looking expression, which I think often gives the impression I’m upset or brooding, and that isn’t always the case. I am in bad moods on occasion like everyone is, but I don’t know how to prevent my moods effecting other people. When I’m in a bad mood, I wish that others would let me sit in my bad mood, ignore me, and let me get over it. I want for them to remain in the moods they were in before I appeared. I don’t know what I’m doing that causes this, or how to make it stop. My mom has told me many times that when I’m in a mood and simply walk by, that my mood fills the entire room. I don’t even have to look at her or say anything for her to know.

How can I remedy this? I don’t want to have a negative effect on people, especially loved ones. I do struggle with depression and take a mood stabilizer which has helped immensely, but obviously I still have my days. I would love to know how I can improve upon this. I appreciate any and all input.

Thank you 🫶🏼

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