I am living away from my family because of my job for the last seven months and now started feeling depressed?

Question

The primary reason being not happy financially also. No professionalism at work place.
Should I shift to my home town?

Answer 1

Compare yourself to those who are indeed with their families but, without jobs and are willing to sacrifice family life for a job anywhere under the sun!Remember, grass is greener always on the other side and, never give up what you have in your hand now.A bird in hand is worth two in the bush! So, considering your financial position, don't be foolish to give up your present job.See if you can shift atleast one of your family members to your place.If, this is not possible, then engage your self in pursuing some further educataion.There are number of institutions offering distance education now.Obtain an online degree.This serves two purposes:a) you can engage yourself in a productive way and b)you may get good job offers after obtaining degree.All the best!

Answer 2

hai,

I was in the same situation just 3 months ago and got depressed a lot but now iam fresh and ready to take on the world. If you think it out clearly its just not the financial problem but the sense of loneliness that's the main reason for the depression. I suggest you take a break and shift to your home town for a couple of months. Once you are calm and with your family you can think clearly about your next step.

Answer 3

Can't tell you what to do, but it sounds like you should be considering the pros and cons of moving back. Can you get a better job there? Is housing available to you? Will you be sponging off your family? Can you continue to be independent? Will you really be happier nearer to home? Why? Is the current work situation something you can improve? Is it time to go back to school to improve yourself and your paycheck, and the level of professionalism? Are you just homesick, and any job right now would not be good enough?
Life is short, be happy, but take care with your choice, think it out.
Good luck to you.

Answer 4

You haven't given enough information to get a responsible answer. How large is your home town, what are the possible positions that might be available in what you like, what are the prospects for a different job where you are, etc. I think most people who start out on the own remember when times were easier and less lonely, but it is necessary to begin building a life you want on your own when you can.

Answer 5

Think twice before you act.Write letters regularly-i dont mean e-mail.ask your family to do the same.Letters are more than just words.Just when you feel homesick take these letters and read them.The different handwriting of your family members will make you feel at home.There are many ways to beat homesickness like the one you did now.Go online.If possible meet ur family members thro webcam.
As for workplace fight for what is yours.Move to another job if you dont feel right here.Dont make hasty decisions.If you could find the same job near your hometown even with lesser pay go for it.

Answer 6

Hi sonia

Even I had the same problem so time back,I took the decision to going back to my hometown but it did'nt work out because first there was no jobs available so then I had 2 problems first job& then no work.
Rather than increasing ur problems try to decrease them, if u are working away from ur family then u can consider this as an occupational hazard.
we all face the same problem as we are homesick.

if u wish mail me on [e-mail]

Answer 7

I am about to give you the most cliche, overrated, overused, over-everything answer ever.

Do what makes you happy.

Listen to your heart man.
If you're not happy and you can do something about it, then just do it.

Life's about choices.
You can choose to be depressed.
Or you can choose to do things that will lead to your eventual happiness.

Just think hard.
Think logically.
And then make your decision.

But use your head and think about the long-term.

Answer 8

MAYBE YOU CAN FINND SOMETHING CLOSER TO HOME....PEOPLE DON'T ALWAYS LIVE UP TO OUR STANDARDS ... THEY HAVE OTHER WORK ETHIC OR JUST DON'T CARE,,,,,, DON'T LET OTHER PEOPLE TAKE YOUR POWER OR HAPPINESSS FROM YOU.....WE ALL HAVE CHOICES IN LIFE .DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY...........HAPPINESS DOESN'T ALWAYS MAN A LOT OF MONEY EITHER ..MAKE YOUR MARK BY DOING A GOOD JOB AND HAVING INTEGRITY..
TAKE A SHORT VISIT HOME TO TOUCH BASE....USE E-MAIL AS MUCH AS YOU NEED ....ASK YOUR FAMILY TO SEND CARDS AND LETTERS TOO.SUGGEST THAT YOUR FAMILY , SEND A BOX FULL OF GOODIES...THAT ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL CONNECTED .......IT'S ALL GOOD. WE NEED OUR FAMILIES ESPECIALLY WHEN OTHERS LET US DOWN............

Answer 9

Working away from the parents is realy tough...............If you feel you are not satisfied with the job............look for the another one........... one has to get three things from the job...1) Job Satisfaction ...2) Financial Satisfaction 3) Work Enviornment...if any one of these is missing then ....it is better to look for another job...........:-))

Answer 10

Go home for a visit first before making any life-altering decisions. Sometimes when we are homesick, our minds glorify what we left behind.