
v3.5.2 First Stage of Grief (Applying for a Job)
[Verse 1: Denial] Sent my resume to the universe, Hoping for a job, can't get much worse. “I’ll hear back soon,” I whisper in the night, But weeks turn into months, no end in sight. Denial’s my friend, keeps me feeling strong, In this endless search, where I belong. [Chorus] If they want me to juggle, I'll learn on the fly, Jump through their hoops, reach for the sky. They keep raising the bar, but I’ll rise to the call, If I can’t change the game, I’ll just work harder than all. It’s not them, it’s me, this culture’s just tough, I’ll climb every mountain, no matter how rough. [Verse 2: Anger] “Entry-level role, need ten years or more, With skills so rare, what are they looking for? Three interviews minimum, sometimes even five, Competing with the world, just trying to survive.” Anger bubbles up, rejections flood my mail, I curse the process, but to no avail. [Chorus] If they want me to juggle, I'll learn on the fly, Jump through their hoops, reach for the sky. They keep raising the bar, but I’ll rise to the call, If I can’t change the game, I’ll just work harder than all. It’s not them, it’s me, this culture’s just tough, I’ll climb every mountain, no matter how rough. [Verse 3: Bargaining] “Maybe if I tweak my resume just right, Or practice all night for the next interview fight. I’ll learn new skills, I’ll get another degree, Just please, dear employers, won’t you hire me?” I bargain with fate, with hopes and dreams, But HR’s silence is louder than it seems. [Chorus] If they want me to juggle, I'll learn on the fly, Jump through their hoops, reach for the sky. They keep raising the bar, but I’ll rise to the call, If I can’t change the game, I’ll just work harder than all. It’s not them, it’s me, this culture’s just tough, I’ll climb every mountain, no matter how rough. [Verse 4: Depression] Hit rock bottom, spirits low, Confidence shattered, nowhere to go. Another rejection, heart starts to sink, Maybe I’ll give up, just stay home and drink. World seems bleak, future’s unclear, In the job search blues, I shed a tear. [Chorus] If they want me to juggle, I'll learn on the fly, Jump through their hoops, reach for the sky. They keep raising the bar, but I’ll rise to the call, If I can’t change the game, I’ll just work harder than all. It’s not them, it’s me, this culture’s just tough, I’ll climb every mountain, no matter how rough. [Verse 5: Acceptance] But wait, there’s a spark, a glimmer of light, I’ll dust off my suit, keep up the fight. Job search is brutal, but I won’t be beat, I’ll find my place, I’ll land on my feet. Acceptance comes slowly, brings a new day, With patience and grit, I’ll find my way. [Chorus] If they want me to juggle, I'll learn on the fly, Jump through their hoops, reach for the sky. They keep raising the bar, but I’ll rise to the call, If I can’t change the game, I’ll just work harder than all. It’s not them, it’s me, this culture’s just tough, I’ll climb every mountain, no matter how rough. [Outro] So here’s to us, the job-seeking crew, Navigating grief, pushing through. Keep on striving, no matter the strife, In the end, we’ll find our life. If they want me to juggle, I'll learn on the fly, Jump through their hoops, reach for the sky. It’s not them, it’s me, this culture’s just tough, I’ll climb every mountain, no matter how rough.

