I need a new job, but I don't feel good enough to apply anywhere. What do I do?

[Hurtbrokenandlost]

I need a new job.

I've been working at my current company for the past 5 years, ever since I graduated from college. I know that I need to get out of here, I just feel miserable and overwhelmed sometimes and other times I'm just angry that other people seem to be getting promotions or raises even though I know I deserve it too and have asked.

But, I'm also super nervous about applying somewhere new, because sometimes I feel like I'm not good enough to be working anywhere else. I also feel like I'll just mess up and cause problems anywhere I go.

What should I do??

[chickadeer]

Hey! I think if you feel that miserable, and even after asking for promotions you haven’t gotten them, I think you’re right that it’s time for you to get a new job.

However, I’ll stress to stay with that one until you get hired elsewhere first (so you don’t hurt financially if you leave your job too soon)

What you’re feeling is totally valid to feel nervous and as if you’re not good enough. It’s so common to feel that way when applying or looking for a new place to work. But regardless, it’s always worth applying! Even if you’re not “good enough”, there’s always a high chance you’ll be better than someone else who applied, and then you could get hired. And as you gain more experience at that new job—who knows—maybe you’ll become great enough (: