Are You Unemployed?

[freepcmoney]

Been OFFICIALLY UNEMPLOYED since February 22, 2008. God has always provided. He has made a way for me, when it looked to me like there was no way. I praise Him and I thank Him. He is truly an awesome God. He is El Shaddi, MY PROVIDER!!

[jordandog]

I think I did get unemployment. At least, they sent me the little card they put the money on, and that would be a waste if they are going to turn around and refuse me. Oh, and never mind a degree in music. I have a degree in philosophy. What am I going to do, set up a booth in the mall?

Setting up a booth in a mall is a GREAT IDEA-----You could offer a FREE 15 minute session of psychlogical counseling----Pick people up, make them laugh, schedule them for more in depth sessions and give them your business card.----- THE WAY THINGS ARE NOW-----YOU GOTTA GET OFF YOUR *bleep* AND DO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF----DON'T SIT AROUND COMPLAINING AND WAITING ON SOMEONE ELSE TO HIRE YOU!!

MAYBE YOU COULD STAND ON THE STREET CORNER AND PLAY MUSIC FOR TIPS, OR TRY TO GET A ONE NIGHT GIG IN SOME BARS. 

Maybe before you insulted this person, implying they are doing nothing but sitting around complaining and waiting, and then told them what they should be doing about it you should have read what they actually wrote! They said they have a degree in philosophy and you suggest they do some psychological counseling in a mall booth? You said you have no job, so maybe you should leave the job coaching and employment advice up to someone more qualified. I just love it when people use lots of caps to make incorrect observations and useless 'advice' sound so much more important.....

[gaylasue]

Been OFFICIALLY UNEMPLOYED since February 22, 2008. God has always provided. He has made a way for me, when it looked to me like there was no way. I praise Him and I thank Him. He is truly an awesome God. He is El Shaddi, MY PROVIDER!!

Amen!

[pierrecolas]

I recently lost my good paying job of 15 years due to outsourcing.  Has anyone else joined the ranks of the unemployed in the last month or so?

wow

[mjklmk2010]

Yes i am unemployed.. i am having a hard time finding a job that will work around my daycare issues with my 1 yr old daughter.. my husband doesn't get home from work till 4:30 in the afternoon.. but all the second shift jobs start at 3 pm.. and no daycare in the area will take her for 2 or 3 hours in a day.. so now what?  ugggggggg

[jermainegreaves]

im unempolyed for now but look for another job at the start of the new year

[poppy1]

Yes, for the time being. I've been with this company for 4 years, and since that time there were 29 carpenters working at this yard, but as of today there are 7 and the company hasn't signed a new contract in a year and a half. So I'm trying to be prepared.

[leasatravis]

 
I to am unemployed, and unfortunately it's because I quit, so I can't feel sorry for myself  I left on the last day of April - I've been on a lot of interviews and am always in the top 2 or 3 but I never get offered the job. I honestly underestimated our employment crisis! I can only imagine how awful it's been for those of you who have been laid off after giving several years of your life to your job. Sometimes I wonder why people in our situation can't pull together and come up with a plan - it seems logical enough..... More power in numbers they say.

[ro901]

I'm unemployed now and can't get unemployment since I quit the job. Also, can't get but 3 months of food stamps since I'm childless. My husband died in Feb. I tried to continue working but my bereavement made it impossible for me to continue. I can't get widow's benefits til I turn 60 in Dec. Living on my meager savings til then. Stretching every penny.

[gaylasue]

I'm unemployed.  I quit my previous job and moved to a different state because my husband gained a teaching position.  I've been searching, getting numerous interviews but no one will hire me.  I think it's because I'm an interloper!     I have another interview this morning and I'm hoping that I can do a song and dance that these people like.  Maybe I should bring in a top hat with me this time?   

Try some bells on your shoes!

[AliiSamoa25]

nope, i work part time and go to school full time

[dayezee]

I'm unemployed.  I quit my previous job and moved to a different state because my husband gained a teaching position.  I've been searching, getting numerous interviews but no one will hire me.  I think it's because I'm an interloper!     I have another interview this morning and I'm hoping that I can do a song and dance that these people like.  Maybe I should bring in a top hat with me this time?   

Try some bells on your shoes!

I tried it and every time I walked into a room, dogs wanted a treat!

[healthfreedom]

No, thank God. I work part time now, but I do appreciate the check every two weeks.

[drandall]

I thank God I have my full time job and my part time job (though I don't need both...it just makes life more fun). But perhaps it just a matter of changing what one is looking for. I know at least here in the northeast the medical field is a BIG opportunity and forever getting bigger. And depending what area you're in the pay is not bad. And no I am not talking NYC or Philly, etc; After all people are living longer. I changed my career (oh my gosh it's been 6 yrs already) and have not looked back since. When I know I/we are going to need extra money...I put in for one or two extra shifts. Comes in handy

[pcoll]

Unemployed but very hopeful....