Misty you are not alone with this problem : The older you get, the harder it is to get a suitable position, but there is only one way to survive this, depending upon your experience knowledge, and in what you are qualified for: The answer is to open your own business, either on your own, or with other people in the same situation, with the same background as you, ( Coffee Shop, Flower Shop, Laundry Machine Business, ) the list is endless, yes it's a gamble, but well worth the effort: if you own your own house it's a piece of cake to get a small loan to get you going, but its hard work to get going at first, but it picks up after 3-6 months, that is the best advise I am able to offer: