[scarcejoy]

My current job search is making my life unbearable. I had a job in early June for 2 weeks at a warehouse. After those 2 weeks, I was let go for no reason. I hated the job but I needed it to help pay for college. I need a job to help pay for college. I have $2K saved up but my tuition is $5.8K. I have been applying to stores and restaurants but I cannot find anything, not even an interview. I would prefer something clerical but at this point, I can't find anything so I have to go back to a customer service job even though I hate dealing with customers. I used to be a cashier for a seasonal position and I hated it because I was being disrespected every week.

The job search has made my home life toxic. Every action I take when it comes trying to find a job, I face criticism from my parents. When they ask if I heard from the applications I sent, if I say I have not heard back then my parents tell me how much I suck. They like talking behind my back. They say I am inept. I can't even talk to them because that is all they mention to me about. I avoid going outside with them because that is all they bring up. My parents are the type of parents that are only happy with me if I do good things. If I struggle, then that means I am the worst and that I am useless. When I have to go run an errand, I take longer than usual because I hate being at home. Volunteering is out of the question because my parents will complain about how it does not pay. All I have is my therapist for moral and emotional support. The job search has consumed my life so much that I dread every day. Recently I met with an employment specialist (the place that I go to for therapy has them to help unemployed clients). I am hoping that helps. I don't want things to get worse than they already are.

I'm sorry your parents aren't supportive. I fought with my father all the time the last year when I moved in with my parents after being unable to find a job for a long time. He thought I didn't want to work and I am lazy. Just like your parents, mine don't talk about anything but work and studies and money. It's not helpful to be critical in such situations. It's hard enough that your applications being rejected and/or ignored. It's tough. Hope you will find something good enough to finish your college, and then find a good job based on your college degree.