I spent 13 years in a truck over the road. Loneliness is only a emotion. I find things to do, I even volunteer at my local technical collage. Once you get control of your emotions it becomes easer to control your own life.

                  I'm over 50 and had 3 major career changes in the last 30 years. I may go back to school for my next career. Point is don't sit still. I may not be employed bringing home a steady paycheck, but I am not sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring. There is always some thing to do, and someone that needs your help. 

      I left a good paying job at the top of my profession, because of the hours and stress. Going to a job that you hate is worse than being on the job hunt. I do a lot of little jobs  while I look for my next career. 

        Worrying over bills will not help. Make a budget, so you know how to spend your money. Set your income goals and divide by 30 leave the house every day. Sooner or later some one will offer you a job. I have to decline long term jobs all the time because the offer is not better than what I am doing for my self .  

        You are not your job. Having money dose not make you a better person. Don't let the things you own, own you. True friends will accept you the way you are.

Over the years, I have learned little things to do while seeking employment. 1:make the most of your spare time. Research company's and find where you would fit best. 2: If you need to strengthen your skills; look into a program/school or course that would make you a valuable asset to a company. 3: Volunteer or find a job that offers an internship. 4: get up everyday and keep organized and focused like you were already at a job! .Network with others and keep yourself in the loop! Hope this helps!!!!!

I'm having a very difficult time dealing with not having a job. I just completed my Medical Assistant year long class. I thought I would easily find employment.

Loss a job is a depress situation. To deal with it, I have to life with my Lord , reading the Bible everyday and pray every morning and night. If you do not let that God be in your life, unemployment will drive you to the craziness.

I feel very isolated ... And the WORST IS getting a job ( usually through a temp agency ) and then have it "YANKED" out from under you.... ( when it's "temp-to-perm" )

Here is an idea to focus on: When you do get a job after a long search, DON'T forget the time you didn't have a job. Remember there are millions like you out there. Work within the confines of your new position to hire more of the chronically unemployed. Help out from the inside. Focus on that as a goaland You can once again be part of the solution.

faith&persistence, knowing that its a process, (whistle while you walk)

Hey Bryan. Whenever I get depressed after looking for a job without any results I go talk to friends that have been in the same situation as I am and get their advice on how they handled the depression of job seeking and I also pray so that this too helps me find the support I need. Just keep your head up Bryan and continue on .

When you are younger it can be hard but eventually you will get a job. When you are a certain age ( late 50's ) it is near impossible. I am going on a year and a half of no job. I have applied for jobs that I have over 30+ years in doing and get rejected because they chose someone with more experience, WHAT ARE THEY IN THEIR 80"s? And I also see the same jobs posted over and over again. I just want a position I know how to do, can probably help out the company, and earn a decent wage doing it. Until I get a job I just keep plugging along...

Taking it's toll on me physically and mentally.......