I can relate - I lost my job at the end of Feb. and that was after being in the job only 2 months, they fired me during my probation period, and it took me 6 months before that to find that job. So effectively aside from a 2 month job, I've been unemployed since July 09.

Some days I really struggle to send out resumes, it seems so futile - like they're going into a black hole never to be heard from again. i have had a few interviews, but so far no offers. I'm beyond discouraged.

The only way I'm coping is I force myself to apply to 5 jobs a day. Once I've done that, I tell myself I can do whatever I want. And I keep myself busy with meetings and knitting and doing stuff I like.

But at the same time, I'm going to have to give notice on my apartment at the end of this month. My EI runs out mid Feb. and I'm rapidly running out of savings. My car is up for sale. My plan is to bring in an estate agent sell 95% of my stuff, but the rest in storage, and move into a furnished room. I've got an application in for supported transitional housing that's rent geared to income and I have my intake interview on Mon. I hope I get in, as that would take a lot of the pressure off.

The fact is the economy sucks. Lots of people are out of work and suffering, and it's really hard to find a job. It's not personal, although it feels like it, it's the economy.

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