OT: depressed

Still Fawn
on 5/12/11 5:03 am, edited 5/12/11 5:22 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

I know that the economy sucks.. And I know that I am lucky to not HAVE to work to get by.. But I am not sure how much longer I can take looking for a job with no luck. I have been looking and actively applying- I am talking hundreds upon hundreds of resumes/applications, with not a one offer. I know that I am a good wife.. Mother.. Friend.. Student. But not being able to get ANY job.. It just has me feeling so worthless. I can't even express how sad it makes me. I am starting to feel like there really must be something wrong with me. Everyone I know in this period who was looking for work has found it... Ahhhh.. Just needed to vent and cry a little I think. Thanks for giving me a place for that.

Eta: we are talking 3 yrs of looking.. And I have a BS and MS in Criminal Justice if that matters..

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

sam1am
on 5/12/11 6:19 am

VSG on 09/08/09

Ah, sorry you're feeling bad, Fawn! I'm sure someone is missing out on a great employee. I always figure things happen for a reason, maybe when the perfect job comes along you'll be available for it.

Good luck in your search!

Sandy
                "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody  else up"
                              Mark Twain          Animation One

Still Fawn
on 5/12/11 10:23 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

Thanks! I try and be positive.. But sometimes it hurts. Today my cousin, who is a high school drop out, got a job after three days of looking... I don't think I am a better person than anyone.. But am I not just as deserving... Ahhh

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

abejita
on 5/12/11 6:24 am - dallas, TX

VSG on 06/05/09

I am in the same boat as you...and it is depressing. I've never gone on an interview and not be offered the job later on...I've been on five interviews with no job offer!

mary

I'm 5'4" SW 220 / CW 130 / GW 115

Still Fawn
on 5/12/11 10:25 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

Oh, I feel your pain! I have only had two interviews in three years.. Everyone send me letters / emails saying that my education and experience are great, but not a match for their position... Sometimes I dread applying because I know it's just another disappointment waiting to happen..

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

Marie B.
on 5/12/11 6:28 am - Pitman, NJ

VSG on 09/20/10 with

So sorry you're going through this. I know that there is a beautiful (and I mean gorgeous) young woman at the hospital who has the same education as you. She has been working as our secretary for several years now because she cannot find work in her field. And this is in the Philadelphia area, you'd think there'd be something!

Highest weight ever recorded: 224lbs. Surgery weight: 194 lbs.
Goal range: 130-135 lbs. Lowest:119.7 Current weight 142lbs Height: 5' 2" almost

Still Fawn
on 5/12/11 10:14 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

You would think.. I have been looking in both my town, and Philly actually. We are from Philly, and my hubby wanted to get out of the Corp and go home, but my lack of finding a job means he has to reenlist.

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

MacMadame
on 5/12/11 6:42 am - Northern, CA

VSG on 09/24/08

This is only my second day of unemployment and I am already freaking out and stressed.

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Still Fawn
on 5/12/11 10:26 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

I know to will find something soon! Don't worry.. My curse isn't contagious, lmao.. Everyone around me finds jobs in record time! Ha ha

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

Jackie
Multiplepetmom
on 5/12/11 7:53 am

VSG on 08/05/08

((((((Fawn))))))

once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.

PM me if you are interested in either of these.

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