[Cthomas]

I cant take it anymore. I cannot finda job. not even in a grocery store. and I have a great resume, but due to no vehicle or a credit check, im being stopped in every which way.
My bills are mounting. my mind is swirling into nothingness today. I cant get through february financially. I have applied for more assistance than i care to mention to no avail. nobody wants to help me. I truly believe this is why people are homeless.

colleen. who if no job becomes available in the next two weeks WILL be close to homeless...thanks for letting me vent.

((((((((colleen))))))

sweetie I feel for you so much.....Tony and I were threatened with having our house repossessed just before Christmas..... We still have to go to the hearing in February ...valentines day of all days ..... but it is safe now...

You have my thoughts and I'm holding you right now....something will turn up when you least expect it, have you put an ad in the local paper? It's worth a try ... sell yourself, even if it's an ad in the local shop or whatever.....I wish you all the luck in the world

Jinny xx

[jacq10]

((((((((Colleen))))))))

I wish there were something that we could all do to help...just try and hang in there and don't lose hope. You WILL find something. Everything happens for a reason, and you're never given anything that you can't handle. I believe anyways...

In the meantime, try and be good to yourself. Myself (and Jinny) are here with you, thinking of you.. always.


me

[DePressMe]

Hi Cthomas, it sounds like you are having a really rough time (to put it mildly). I don't know if there is anything I can do to help you...other than offer my support and send you positive thoughts. Please know that I care and I am thinking of you.

[nowheretorun]

hi Colleen you've come so far, through so much.... it has to feel exasperating at times... i can understand your fears of what might happen..

but look how much you've accomplished! there were times then when it looked foreboding...

i cant say in what way, or how good fortune might appear from nowhere... i just feel that someone who has climbed the mountains you have will somehow make it again, up another rocky climb.. to a new vantage point..

you've got will and determination.. i'd bet this becomes another hindsight that says, just when it seemed dark, the light came through ..

dont give up.... and look at back up ideas, just in case.... as you no doubt know, sometimes it takes longer to get there than we hope it will..

sending prayers and good thoughts ...

[Cthomas]

Hey jin, thanks for the reply. im just going through a rough spot right now. the job market that was supposedly opening has not......story of my life.

but in a better perspective. i got my study manual for personal training so that will keep me busy in the meantime. I just wish there was a way out of this.

but thanks.

colleen

[Cthomas]

jac,

i know this is temporary. or at least i hope. although lately it seems to be th epicture of my life. i work hard and have nothing. but im still pushing forward.

just a downer today i guess.

but thanks,
c

[Cthomas]

well as my mom says nobody will let me starve or go homeless persay. but my husband is stuck with not moving in with my mom. being loyal to a job that has given him 5 days of work in january. i just dont see feb working out any better. but im trying.

I just want out...you know? i just want out.
im getting sick of trying.

me

[Cthomas]

I guess I just feel overwhelmed right now. No nibbles unless i have a car and grocery stores/bookstores wont even take a second look at me with a technical background and i can understand why. but its just not what i expected after the first of the year. i figured fresh year, better opportunities...no luck.

Im studying to be a personal trainer. and on a good note the study materials arrived today. hoping to take my mind off of things by reading tonite.

lets hope. thanks for the prayers. i need lots. feeling pretty low right now. lower than low.

colleen

[nowheretorun]

glad to hear it Colleen... is it wrong to not disclose the tech background when you apply at the bookstores? ... not saying it would happen, but maybe the bookstore job turns out to be just what you wanted after all...

glad to hear you're doing ok for now.... take care

[mrsmoggles]

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...melanie

[Abby]

You are in my thoughts. you have such a generous and loving soul, i have complete faith that this is only a temporary bump. Sending you my prayers.

[Cthomas]

Thanks, i needed that.....

colleen

[Cthomas]

Abby, ive never talked with you. But i soooo appreciate your help.

thanks much friend.

colleen

[Perna]

Do you have a university or community college near you/on public transportation? They often have "interesting" tech jobs available these days that are "similar" to a bookstore being a school.

[splitimage]

Colleen,

I know how much job hunting sucks - I'm doing it myself, and getting more and more frustrated by the day. I understand how hard it is without a car too. I had lost my licence, for medical reasons, and most of the jobs I'm qualified for aren't on public transit, because they're in regions outside the downtown core. I just got my licence back so that at least helps me.

One thought - maybe do up some different versions of your resume emphasising different skills. For example a bookshop probably wants someone with customer service experience so if you could show examples of helping people, in another job, that would be good.

I''m really wishing you all the best because I know how frustrating it is. Try to think positively though that eventually the right opportunity will come along.

--splitimage

[Cthomas]

@ splitimage, darrell, and perna.

thanks for the info. I think theres a way i can enter in customer service on the resume. I never thought of it that way. I mean i guess in a way tech support IS customer service. my friends have been telling me to lie. and i dont like lying. esp since if they check my references they will see that i was in tech support. So i can try that too. feeling a bit better today than yesterday just overwhelming sense of panic over bills, doctors, etc.

so thank you.

[Cyran0]

Cthomas, I'm so sorry to hear about your financial troubles. My wife and I are constantly skirting that edge and we're painfully aware that we're one major event (lost job, a medical problem, a ruined car) away from losing everything. I think a lot of people are in this situation right now as the economy takes a giant turd. Being out of work makes this situation so urgent and immediate and my heart goes out to you. I wish there were something I could do.

Try not to lose hope and keep plugging away at the job hunt. You never know, the next interview could be the one.

Cyran0

[Cthomas]

Thanks cy, glad to see you posting again. I always miss you when you are on hiatus...

Im still working on it. i feel like im forever working on it. And working on it. and working on it......you get the pic.

getting tired of it. but like my mom says, nobody will let me starve or freeze.....

would be nice if I could afford that luxury for myself and not bother others with my starvation/freezing....

but thanks again,
colleen

[50guy]

Colleen;
My DW has been out of work for a little over 1 year now.
She has went back to school and still no luck on the job front. We are doing ok financially because I work 2 jobs.
I don't know how old you are but my DW is 53 and i think we are facing age discrimination. I am trying to get her a job at my work but, it may not happen until Feburary if at all.

Is there anything you can sell? Perhaps online selling.
Can you make anything and sell it at craft shows?
My point to you is this, stay positive and network with others.
Let the world, so to speak, know that you are looking for work. Tell your DH to forget being loyal, look for other opportunities or, create some. Don't ever give up. It may take some time but, things will get better.

I have been homeless 2x in my life. My DW and kids were with me. We stayed in a campground whiIe I went out on day jobs, temporaraily. It was tough but, we used our good thought to make it work. I remember those days and they are not fond memories. You can make it through this. Feel free to PM me if I can help you in any way.

Eric

[Cthomas]

Thanks guy,

Im actually listing a washing machine of mine now to pay a bill. just hope it sells. its practically new. was a estate thing of my aunts that i got when she passed.

I just hope it helps. or i win the lottery...ugh...with my luck id die just knowing i won....ok. so lets hope NOT.

thanks, im trying to keep my head up. my mom is helping us when she can and i appreciate THAT. You guys are my moral support system. so thanks!

Colleen