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Title: Working after/while going through a break-up
Post by: MWM on 22 September 2019, 10:13:11 pm
It’s been tough.
I’m coming out the other end now where I’m mostly “ok”, but still sort of struggling a bit to keep a smile on my face and be in my work persona some times.
Sometimes it’s hard to leave personal problems at the door, especially when it’s something like relationship issues/break ups.

I took one day off a few months back during it all because I just couldn’t face taking bookings, but then a few busy day has taken my mind off things and it’s a welcomed distraction!

My most regular regular mentioned how he could tell I was a little blue the other week & that’s definitely not something I want a client to notice!

Anyway, onwards & upwards - but, just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this too while doing our job & how did you feel?
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Title: Re: Working after/while going through a break-up
Post by: englishrebecca121 on 22 September 2019, 10:18:46 pm
yep going through it myself now,
i find working actually helps keeps me busy x

chin up x
Title: Re: Working after/while going through a break-up
Post by: Rosesugar on 22 September 2019, 11:06:47 pm
This job is fine when your feeling great but a tough  one when your going through personal emotional issues isn't it .
Sometimes the last thing you want is sex but it pays.
But saying that at times you just want to either switch off or get distracted .
Takes time..and the ok days get better .
Keeping busy doing what you like also

Title: Re: Working after/while going through a break-up
Post by: Peony on 24 September 2019, 04:03:08 pm
It can be really, really difficult. I found that sometimes throwing myself whole-heartedly into my work self, though, could make all the difference and help me keep my chin up!
Title: Re: Working after/while going through a break-up
Post by: ThirdCoastGal on 29 September 2019, 01:14:46 am
Looking at the front end of that myself.  I had been working while feeling guilty because I was in a relationship. (Even though he knew.)  Now he’s basically had a breakdown about my working, but also doesn’t want to fully support me, so- that’s it I guess.  I feel kind of stupid for thinking that could go any other way. 

I’ve been say “I’m sorry, I don’t work on weekends” for so long, it’s going to be weird actually taking those bookings.  Hopefully a bigger pile of cash will cheer me up.