Hi,

I'm sorry your life is so stressful right now. Did the ESC tell you that your couldn't use their Job Finder Services because your credit rating was too bad? That's not right and it's also illegal, they can't discriminate against you due to your Credit Rating.

At most office there is a large open room where there are Computers, fax machines, etc., so that you can search for jobs and send out resumes. If I were you I would type up a nice Resume and go to your local ESC office and look for jobs on the computers, etc. You don't have to check in or call ahead or anything you just go and use the services.

Craigslist can also be a very good place to find work, I've found many jobs from it.

Are you still doing the Medical Coding school? Because if you can finish that, you'll have job security, those folks are always needed. Can you apply for a Grant since you're in school to help pay your cost, or as a last resort a low interest student loan?

Try to calm down, use some breathing technicques, take a very, very hot bath, scented with a nice soft oil or beads, to promote good sleep. While your in the tub find a happy memory and just focus on it, then when you get out of the bath go straight to bed, get a good nights sleep and worry about this stuff in the morning. Putting it off for a night will not hurt.

It'll work out, I know it's scary, but your a tough cookie, you'll be okay and it will work out.

Take care,

OCP

Don't give up. Check with other places. Keep fighting and don't feel bad about yourself. Stay positive and stay strong. We are all here for you. Do you have friends or family that can help you with other job leads? Just some thoughts.

I know I mentioned this before, but isn't there a community assistance program in your city or state that you can use as a resource? You're probably eligible for help in lots of different ways. Don't hit the curb and stay away from lakes! I know it's tiring. BP is tiring. LIFE is tiring. You're in my thoughts and heart! HUGS!

Hi TC,

Having been through the job search I sure know what you are going through and can sympathize....

These days many companies run credit checks and background checks however these are mostly corporations .

All this stuff is so stressful! There are community agencies that can help with this process. I don't know if you have ever considered going to the Department of Rehabilitation it's a federal program and every state has a local office. They were very helpful to me in finding a job and paying for my training.
All this to say TC this is hard to go through especially alone...can you get some support?
Can you boost up on seeing you tdoc and pdoc? Any crisis services in your area?
We all confront difficult situations so glad you posted today you will remain in our thoughts and prayers today....please update us! Please reconsider self-harm....

Keep on TC. You can do this! Medical coding? There are always openings.... Supportive vibes your way. Don't give up. I wrecked my credit :( It's pretty easy to do, esp with bp

I can't believe companies are allowed to check our credit ratings. It should be illegal. I'm a great employee and tend to stay at companies for 14-15 years at a time. BUT if they ever looked at my credit I would never get hired.
That's personal info...very unfair to judge a person by their credit rating.

OldCPer gave you good advice and I hope you will let us know what you find out and how you are doing. Lots of Hugs GB

I am receiving assistance from Michigan Rehab Services.

Thank goodness. Are there any other agencies that might help?
You know, Salvation Army paid my rent when I got out of the phosp. I would have lost the apt. otherwise.

Good luck to you. I'll send out some hopeful vibes for you. Hugs!