I have an HR background, strong AI prompt engineering skills, and I'm good with people. But I've been unemployed for over 9 months, and before that, my career had already stalled.
I'm completely on my own — no family, no partner, no safety net. I used to make six figures, but I'd take a pay cut just to get back in.
Physically, I can't do a longer desk job anymore — my back and shoulders can't take it. I need something active, where I'm moving and interacting with people.
Mentally, I'm struggling after losing my dearest dad. Depression and anxiety make it hard to even get started each day, with no one to hold me accountable or check in.
I need practical advice: What roles can I pivot into with HR + AI skills that keep me on my feet and don't slaughter my pay too much?
And for those who've been at rock bottom — what was the first step that actually worked? A mentor? A random opportunity? Networking? What got you moving when you had no one in your corner?