Job Search Burnout: From 'Impossible' to Rest and Recharge

This article details the three phases of a prolonged job search: Phase I focuses on ideal roles, leading to frustration; Phase II explores adjacent possibilities, often with mixed results; and Phase III involves a radical shift towards unconventional options. The author argues that after exhausting phases one and two, the solution isn't more searching, but rest. This rest isn't idleness; it's giving the mind space to explore new avenues and regain energy, ultimately leading to unexpected paths forward. The article also emphasizes the commonality of this experience and the resilience of individuals to overcome unemployment.