My 500-Day Wait: Surviving The Uncertainty
Wed Feb 04 2026
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Waiting for something that just won't come—a job offer, medical results, someone's decision, or in my case, a resident card that's 410 days overdue. The patience runs thin. The hope starts to dwindle. And the guilt creeps in for not "handling it better."
In this episode of The Pivot Season, I'm bringing you into the messy middle of my 500-day wait for Portuguese residency while navigating a layoff and an uncertain future.
Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop pretending we have it all together and start holding space for the grief, the fear, and the cognitive load that uncertainty creates.
If you're waiting for something that feels like it may never come, this episode is for you.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Uncertainty
00:33 Welcome to The Pivot Season
00:54 Sharing My Vulnerable Story
01:38 The Pain of Waiting
05:33 Navigating Uncertainty
08:09 Understanding Grief in Uncertainty
14:06 Coping Strategies for Uncertainty
22:08 Closing Meditation and Final Thoughts
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✨ Your Next Right Step: Take the Reinvention Pattern Quiz and get your personalized Reinvention Starter Kit. Waiting for something that just won't come—a job offer, medical results, someone's decision, or in my case, a resident card that's 410 days overdue. The patience runs thin. The hope starts to dwindle. And the guilt creeps in for not "handling it better." In this episode of The Pivot Season, I'm bringing you into the messy middle of my 500-day wait for Portuguese residency while navigating a layoff and an uncertain future. Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop pretending we have it all together and start holding space for the grief, the fear, and the cognitive load that uncertainty creates. If you're waiting for something that feels like it may never come, this episode is for you. Resources: Apply for The Pivot SZN, a 1:1 Coaching Program for women ready for change: https://thepivotseason.kit.com/coachingSign Up For The Future You Letters: a monthly guide to keep the momentum aliveFollow Me On Instagram Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Uncertainty 00:33 Welcome to The Pivot Season 00:54 Sharing My Vulnerable Story 01:38 The Pain of Waiting 05:33 Navigating Uncertainty 08:09 Understanding Grief in Uncertainty 14:06 Coping Strategies for Uncertainty 22:08 Closing Meditation and Final Thoughts