[PizzaFish]

I'm in the same boat as a lot of the people in this forum... have applied for possibly hundreds of jobs now but either never get a call back, even when I follow up, or am told that the position is filled, but that I was a "strong candidate" (like that helps). Fortunately my parents are okay with me living off them, but I feel ashamed and depressed nevertheless. I have a Facebook and I try not to look at it because most of my "friends" are still comfortably in school or are doing something with their lives while I'm sitting here stagnant and alone. What hurts most is that the person I used to spend the most time with, who is going on with their PhD in the same program we both graduated from, now doesn't even talk to me anymore.

I was going to grad school in Canada right out of college but hated the program and the area and felt extremely suicidal, so I left for a short-term internship. The internship was fantastic, but as it was short-term it had to end, and with it my employment. I did a few volunteer activities after that but still wasn't able to secure anything. Now I'm starting to regret all of my choices, thinking if only I'd transferred to a better Bachelors than what I did, if only I'd kept on with my grad school degree, if only I'd done more in college, &c. I have the resources to go back to school, but my fear of choosing something wrong AGAIN is stopping me. My mother has been asking me what I want for my birthday, which is coming up in a few months, and I've actually refused because I felt so ashamed at being such a freeloader and a failure.

[Hunny]

I am trying an employment centre again. Trust me this market keeps them employed but here is hoping you can eek out a couple of 'gems' from them for yourself. They do the testing and labour market research stuff so you can direct yourself into a better fit. They may even have some funding for you.

Best to you.

[Alluring Lady]

Hi PizzaFish,

I have been unemployed also for 10 months, at first it is greatly relaxed, because you have time for yourself and your family.That is fine for the first couple of months. I have applied after that to many companies but always failed. Time comes that I am financially broke. My husband's income is not really sufficient for our daily needs. I am so depressed. I am graduated with flying colors but still no job offer. Thanks that I have a supported family and friends. I am revived. Then this one friend of mine informed me of average salary, working at home. This is really fun and you can work on your preferred time. I have enough time for myself and my family. No hassles going to office and alike.

I think you can ask for a small capital from your parents and start a simple business. In that way, at least, you can earn on your own.

Just think out of the box. Good Luck, you can do it!

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Alluring Lady

[Kiffygirl0793]

I know how you feel, Pizzafish. I de-activated my FB account for a while, it was too depressing. Hate to say it, but misery really does love company.

[Nancy2]

I found a job through Call Senior Care for my granddaughter and it really helps when they have a sense of humor, you gotta let a little lightness in once and awhile.