you are not alone, just remember that.. Sometimes it seems completely impossible and then theres a little bit of light that randomly appears. Don't give up hope..
much love <3

I am grateful for you folks here.

What kind of job are you seeking? What experience do you have? Are you looking for a specific job in a specific career area or industry? Or is a paycheck what you are looking for?

Well I am in a spot that is causing me issues with finding a job and I am dealing with my aging parents and There are blocks in front of me to find work. My job ended in feb due to the company being sold and now I am stuck. I dont think folks want to hear the whole story so I will say I am feeling very bad and this is not a good time and ive wondered if I will give up on things or not.

So the job challenge combined with the caretaker for your parents. Bad combination. A couple of times, I have taken jobs I was very overqualified for, and when ready, looked for more appropriate positions. Having any job let me put structure back in my life. Just what I did. Healing hugs.

Cheese, you have alluded to not have a driving license and having issues that preclude you from obtaining employment. I'm gonna take a wild-ass guess and assume you have a recent DWI/DUI on your record.

FWIW, I had a DWI/DUI on my record when I applied for my current job. That was 11 years ago and promotions that have almost doubled my income. Don't let the "little shit" prevent you from doing what you know you need to do.

And even Walmart pays part-time stockers $12.75/hr. At least in my town, they do. With or without a checkered past.

Before my current job, I worked part time as a receptionist at a dirt hauling company and part time as a sales clerk at a department store. I've flipped burgers, made tacos, tossed and delivered pizzas too in my adult life. (I have a MS-Accounting). SimpsonsOK is right - having a job - any job - adds structure and purpose to one's life. Especially when one is in dire need of structure and purpose.

Yes I am without a drivers license and it has upset me beyond words. I spent quite a pile of money for ride service to get me to work at my last job. I also have a 40 yr old corvette in storage that is costly and i cannot sell it due to owing more than i can get for it at this time. I am not married and dont have a girl around to help and my kids are far away and I am overwhelmed.

The best way to get "un-overwhelmed" is to develop a plan of action. To see the steps on must take to get where one wants to go.

Developing a plan of action also has a more immediate benefit. When one is busy working on the plan, one has less time to obsess about the negatives. That is "win-win" in my book.

Unfortunately, you are the only one who can do this for you. If you are not looking for solutions, but merely commiseration, please let me know and I will no longer respond to your posts.

I am giving things my best. I think that at this time my best may not be as good as anothers worst. To take all emotion out of things can be hard at times. You are very helpful, I am 51 yrs old and feel overwhelmed. I would give similar advice to someone I was talking with also.

Have you considered going to a temporary employment agency? Many of the jobs are labor type jobs but they do not do a lot of background checks. It will at least get you quick employment if you need money. Maybe if you work temporary for a while it will help you find a job in your field. They say it is easier to find a job when you have a job. Maybe the temporary employment agency has jobs available in your field. I was unemployed for a while before myself due to a company closure. I was able to find temporary employment. It helped me keep a good attitude because I was at least working and had money coming in. It took a while to find a permanent job but you just cannot give up. Keep looking and it will work out for you.