I got bought-out nearly 5 year's ago and have been working on many freelance projects. I'm loyal with excellent communication skills and not afraid of the long hours. However, I keep running into bad people. Bad? Young H-R people and hiring managers who think I'm a threat to their own jobs. I'm well established on Linked-In and follow the many job site for new positions. I know the high paying jobs are a thing of the past but no one will give me a chance to prove myself. I've always been mentally tough and staying positive throughout all of this. Now, this no full-time work is started to get to me and cause sleepless nights, anxiety and minor depression. Anyone, either career counselor or headhunter, claims they can help but "send the check or credit card number first." I don't think help exists?