I don't have a job either and am working on the friends part. I bounce off people like a rubber ball at times. Their moods effect me in a big way. It works out when I'm a bit hypo, then I've got some to give ya know??
Good luck on the job part. We all need money.

I worked my entire life.
And had some great jobs .
My last job was working for a high end Department store, I worked there for 18 years .

Now , since my breakdown, I am on SSDI.

I flirt around with the idea of finding some nice easy job to do....then I get all panicky , I just don't think I'm up for working any more

I'm trying for a job as a librarian. I live a very lonely and solitary life. I really want friends and people - even if they're not friends, just to overhear their conversations would be nice. We might be moving to the city, maybe there would be more people there - not sure. When people get angry or have moods I don't deal well with it so friendships are hard for me right now. I've been trying to be more outgoing. I know how you feel, but no advice.

I think I am my own worst enemy. I think way too much about my obstacles, i need to be more postive. It does create alot of anxiety the idea of jobs.

I have had similar feelings/experience.

I haven't worked in a while, but am gonna try here soon. After I get a couple of things worked out. Think I will make friends there...well, at least I hope. In the past, I usually have made a friend or two at work.

I had to work in finding ways to make friends. Still need to make a few, I guess. Over time, some move away. I am not even out of the town in which I was born. *SAD* So, anyway, long-time, life-long friends live elsewhere right now.

But, I have made friends thru church. If you're not a church person, find some groups/clubs that include things you're interested in and could discuss with other folks there, and make some friends. Maybe like a cooking or photography class?

I have made some friends because my son has a friend who he hangs with a lot, and I end up meeting the parents.

I have wondered about attending DBSA or NAMI groups and making friends there, but I also wonder if a fellow BP friend that you see in person and not thru the internet, would be too much of looking in the mirror? But I don't know about that.

Anyway, just thinking out loud. Good luck.

(((hugs)))