These are all positive ideas however the bottom line is the bills keep coming. There is a solution for every situation regardless of how ugly it may appear, by contacting those who are hungry to be fed a phone call may bring some satisfying resolutions. In the event that things become overwhelming, then the treat of bankruptcy will calm the waters, not that I reccommend in doing so but, it does buy you time, while tying the tongue of those hungry beast. I suggest you do contact a bankruptcy lawyer, usually a 1 time free consultation.

Thank you Irene it's nice to see a post where people are not being kicked while being down that's more than what I could say on a prior post. As burned out as I am starting over on jobs and being in the process of getting myself back in school I have honestly learned that my main focus in addition to searching for a that right career is just getting myself right with God. Not everyone on here is a believer but that's everyone is entitled to have their own beliefs. From my own testimony I just lost my job as well and thought that I finally found "the one", but I was let go and assessed that this was just simply a company that didn't have my best interest. In keeping myself on the path to get myself right with God I just don't worry as much because if I lose my stuff at the end of the day they're just things. I can't allow the world to tell me what I'm worth because God holds me to a much higher worth. I know it might be hard for some people on here to see it that way, but no matter what I've been through or what I continue to go through I'm giving God no rest.

Hi Irene yes you are right your health is very important if you don't have your health you have nothing.

No one is complaining we are just venting. We have that right and it helps to have that sometimes, it's not just us that this is happening to other people are going through the same thing. It's people like you that make us feel worse. I don't have some one in my life and a lot of my friends my age are starting to go through the same thing. So not everybody is as lucky as you to have a wife to support you financially and mentally. What are you doing to help support your wife or does she like supporting you? So have you asked your friends if they really like listening to you all the time? On here I have gotten job leads and info I might not have known about if someone had not "complained" so you can reflect on that for a little while. You may think your being positive by saying keep your head up but people are aloud to get down every now and then. Until you've walked in our shoes don't judge. I myself have agreed to take a job that is so far away from my comfort zone that I have people from this site to thank for helping me to do something so bold. They had no idea they helped me. Yet reading their conversations helped me. So there's something else to think about. So to all those with the courage to post I say thank you. On Nov13th I will start out on a new chapter of my life. I'm changing careers for only the second time in my life. I'm going to learn and start working as a big rig driver. So to those wanting a job especially women it's something to think about. I'm 45 and staring over again. I know its not for everyone but you never know.

Good attitude to take. Just keep on trucking and not listen to naysayers. It was what I am doing. I might not be right for one school but I pick my self up and go to another school as a Special Education teacher. I just signed up for substitute teaching and it is some money instead of no money. I have had several interviews and most schools love me but they can't afford to pay my Master Degree salary. The right job is around the corner for both of us.

Sincerely,

Lynn Moravetz SPED teacher K-12.

I hear you Irene !. It's tough ALL over when looking for a job whether you're young or old. I'm 55 yrs old & out of work again. I just think we all gotta stay positive i know it's hard because everyone's situation is different. I try to comment The Best I can on other people's situations to HELP make them feel better & to let them know they're NOT alone we all live in different areas & are going thru the same things. Just gotta KEEP trying & PRAY something good will turn up. I HOPE things will for you as well Irene. Good Luck :)

Maybe for some of us, complaining is what keeps us out of the "mud," as you put it. We vent our frustrations, get out what we need to get out, and then we're fine again and ready to get back on the proverbial horse. Am I worried about being unemployed? Yep. But I'm also much happier than I was when I was working my last job; I just need to occasionally vent. I say what needs said and then go about the rest of my day.

What if you don't have any of the those things. Like a wife. or health on top of not having a job and you can't pay your bills?

Another thing to remember when looking for a job, or for any experience .. A positive attitude reflects in your mannerisms, and comes through over the phone when interviewing or when you just talking in person. Who would you want to hire or have around you?

Right on!