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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Responsible-Fig6594 on 2025-01-28 03:48:18+00:00.

I’ve been out of a job for 4 months now and I’m starting to feel totally hopeless. I had to leave my position for personal reasons and I’m now unable to get back because there’s no work around.

I have too much cash in term deposit savings to claim any kind of benefit, so I’m forced to slowly use up my house deposit savings because I’m unemployed. I know I’m privileged to have savings but it still hurts.

Before anyone says I’m an idiot or lazy - I’ve NEVER in my adult life been unemployed before. Not since I was 16.

I’m a degree qualified and experienced professional. I experienced the loss of a family member and burnout from the job. and if I hadn’t quit I would probably checked myself into a mental hospital I was that depressed. I feel huge guilt and regret for quitting already please don’t add to it in the comments.

Every job I apply for has anywhere from 100-2000 applicants. I can’t even get an entry level no degree required job, let alone jobs in the field I’m qualified for and experienced in.

I’m surviving because my husband can cover most of our bills but my savings pool is getting smaller and smaller.

When is this shitty economy meant to get better? I’d move to Australia, but I have to consider visas.

I’d love to hear from anyone else going through this because its nice to know you’re not alone. Hang in there. <3