Recently I have great stress because of insecurity financially.

It causes me sleep problems and eyeball nerve pain.

I admit it helps by reading article on how to managing stress, but it is only temporarily.

As a person close to 45, my choice of job is very narrow if compared to 18-30, or 25-40 age group.

I started to post in service noticeboard and job enlistment as freelancer for hire, but it still doesn't help, probably no one will notice and use my service.

Does anyone have any insight to manage my stress? I mean having income is certainly a cure, but I see no light in the tunnel, as my skillset and physical strength are somewhat limited, not suitable for blue collar or white collar, but maybe in the middle, e.g, outdoor dispatching a bit, indoor clerical work a bit.

My father is a retiree and he wants me to work...... this is the source of stress. I do not have savings either.

Is anyone in the same boat?

This post has been edited by FlierMate: Apr 30 2021, 01:46 AM

As the malay saying goes 'kais pagi, makan pagi, kais petang, makan petang'.

My salary is RM 1450 average, no matter in 2002 or 2021. Maybe because I have diploma only.

Really, not enough for myself. Luckily no wife no kids. And I ride motorcycle .

I see lots of people also jobless, but hopefully they can get a new job in the future....

Yeah, I have been a delivery rider for the past 4 years, for a coconut milk company, J&T and then car spare parts shops. Recently I start getting tired for picking and dropping off at far away location, and get peanut pay (RM 1200 basic salary, no commission), so I quitted the job.

I posted freelance job about writing custom DLL to be used in higher-level language. I don't know the market, but don't think any companies want it.
I grew up as waiter since my parents were food hawker. Thanks for your suggestion, I wish I could talk to a therapist or psychologist as well.

To be honest, I am very choosy , and I throw all sorts of excuse for not seeking a particular job. Maybe time for me to change my attitude. (I have never been sales man so , I am really not good in sales / insurance job industry.)

But thank for your well wishes.

I think I learned something from you, turns that anxiety into motivation to move forward.


I am non-Malay although I cited a Malay proverb Thanks for sharing, I see how spiritual routine helps a believer.

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The response from board members are overwhelming, thanks everyone who replied and listened to my rant.