Reply #11: When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout - O Nash [View All]

[kickysnana]

No I am not making fun. It is something I tell myself when the world gets to me down. It takes the edge off.

I am not sure about the size or location of your community but here there are job search groups sponsored by churches and other non-profits that give moral support and more leads. The worthwhile ones to not make you join the organization.

What can you see yourself doing? Locate those jobs in your area and contact those places personally with your best face on and sell yourself, your experience, reliability and work ethic.

It does not sound like you are motivated enough to be self employed at this point and there are no jobs in your home so you need to get out and interact with people for the most of the time you would be working, not just filling out applications. The rest of the time finding places where you can talk to people, my d-i-l found a neighborhood coffee shop that people meet to discuss neighborhood problems and issues that affect them. Try researching local businesses at the library to find your fit and even a little volunteering at something very local that makes you feel good and looks good in job interviews.

Good luck. These bad times will too pass eventually.