Hi everyone, I’m a french man of 31 years old going through a pretty intense depression after spending much of my 20s on the road. I am now in australia in a beautiful coastal town where life is sweet and people are incredibly nice. Thing is: I have been awfully depressed for the last year. I’ve seen most of my friends settling down, establishing themselves in France or australia long term through intense efforts to obtain their permanent residency getting married etc. I always saw myself living abroad, but never made so much effort to settle down anywhere. I’ve only worked in hospitality in the various countries I visited after obtaining my master’s degree in business (which I feel now is what people do when they don’t know what to do for a living). I consider myself open minded, speak three languages fluently, but I always had trouble with anxiety and self confidence. Now that I feel my travel life to be over, I am wondering what to do next. I feel like moving back home with my parents and look for a job somewhere in Barcelona or Toulouse where my family is. But I’m afraid my resume will make me unemployable anywhere. I’m also scared about my financial situation and my capacity to readapt to Europe after living in countries where life was so much easier. I feel like I just need a bit of shared experiences or encouragement. Anyway, it’s good to let it out.
Hello, Im french man too. I came back to France at 26 after many years abroad, with a master degree in the pocket but not the most appealing resume. I sort of went “back in to the line”, getting a well paying job in consulting in Paris. One year later, I have money, work exp in my field and I have “caught up” on my peers. Yet, I was more happy during my years abroad when I was earning less haha. Beware the French work culture, sure we have lots of holidays but the hours can be fricking long and the management top/down, borderline toxic.
Honestly I don’t really have any advice, I am myself a bit lost too. The one thing I am sure of is that you need some goals. Since I became goal-oriented, I don’t show any sign of anxiety/depression.
Dms are open if you need to talk. Good luck!