[Simora]

I graduated law school in May and moved to a new state. I can't find a job doing ANYTHING!!! I was so optimistic I would find a lawyer job, which has not worked out at all. Now I can't afford the bar fees anyway to be licensed. I would take a job at a restaurant, at Target, anywhere! I have a very low paying independent contractor job for which I get paid by the project, not the hour, and sometimes my projects take way longer than they should and I end up making pocket change for all my time. I CAN'T FEED MY KIDS. My husband is in school and had a job briefly in this state, but everyone in the company was laid off suddenly. I don't have medical insurance and need to see a therapist. I was on meds about a yr or a yr and a half ago for anxiety and depression, but I managed well with a great therapist so I was able to get off the meds. Now I have no meds and no therapy. I am severely depressed and hopeless. I was so positive before, and after so many months of suffering, I feel like I can't go on.

Originally Posted by Simora

I graduated law school in May and moved to a new state. I can't find a job doing ANYTHING!!! I was so optimistic I would find a lawyer job, which has not worked out at all. Now I can't afford the bar fees anyway to be licensed. I would take a job at a restaurant, at Target, anywhere! I have a very low paying independent contractor job for which I get paid by the project, not the hour, and sometimes my projects take way longer than they should and I end up making pocket change for all my time. I CAN'T FEED MY KIDS. My husband is in school and had a job briefly in this state, but everyone in the company was laid off suddenly. I don't have medical insurance and need to see a therapist. I was on meds about a yr or a yr and a half ago for anxiety and depression, but I managed well with a great therapist so I was able to get off the meds. Now I have no meds and no therapy. I am severely depressed and hopeless. I was so positive before, and after so many months of suffering, I feel like I can't go on.

Oh Simora, I underrstnad your pain. I received a degree in the Social Sciences, in 2008 and have not been able to get my foot in the door of my industry either. The only jobs available here full time are restaurant work in fast food or placement job by employment agencies that claim I am overqualified....too educated.

I had even thought of returning to universsity to get a second degree in Social Work, but they say I still need three courses, each costing $500. For three of them it would be $1500 and I don't have even $500. If the courses were available all at the same time, I could take them as a part-time student with student loans. However the courses are not offered all in the same semester.

my two adult sons are hte ones paying my rent and bills (we all live together) However this is humiliating also that I have to rely on my children. They are supposed to rely on me.

My medical background also puts restrictions on what jobs I can take. Due to epilepsy, I cannot drive. The inability to drive crosses off many jobs in this area. My seizures are not severe enough though, to qualify for disability. I truly understand how frustrating your situation can be. Especially with chidlren depending on you. I have a friend with a degree in nursing and she is working at a call centre.

I hope you can find something soon that you like. I am on unemployment and job seeking too so I knw it can be very discouraging. I send you many hugs and hope.

[Vossie42]

Ugh, I hate that feeling of hopelessness. It's so defeating! Could you visit the county health and human services center or a free clinic and see a doctor there? They charge on a sliding fee scale. Yes, you have to wait a long time in line. But you do get service eventually. It's so difficult to progress emotionally and cognitively when your brain is out of whack.

[AnnD]

Just a tip, maybe you've already tried it. But if you apply for a job that you do not need an education for, such as retail or restaurant, do not list your college education on the job application. They will automatically discard you as being over-qualified.