This is the lowest I think I have ever been - money and jobs

I just want to offer (((hugs))).

I hope you find something soon! Hugs!

I'll have to agree with the others on signing up with a temp agency. I agree with scrapmaven that it helps to sign up with multiple agencies. That way you can fill your schedule better, especially at first. I've done it many times due to frequent moves, and have even landed permanent jobs that way. You've mentioned a possible move to another state, so temp jobs might be an excellent way to fill your time before your family makes that move! Good luck on lining up something.

i just applied, and have an interview with, a place that does disabled care... i applied for a respite worker job bc my coworker at school said she does it on the side. they also have direct care workers that work in the residential places, group homes, etc... i just googled "respite jobs" and my county. good luck!

aw, hugs. I know from experience, "hang in there" is easy to say but not so easy to do on the other end. My thoughts are with you.

Hang in there. We're rooting for you.

Another recommendation to look into temp agency work. I got a permanent job out of a long-term temp assignment and you have the benefit of exploring the company culture before signing on permanently.

I went into Wendys the other day.  They now have automated ordering.  You go in, place your order on a large order board touch screen and pay right there.  Then you take your receipt to the counter and your order is there.  Now how many people who can only get or do fast food work now lost their opportunity to even work as a cashier or bagger?

Walmart has 2 lanes open and everyone else lines up so I can check myself out and bag my stuff.  Each self serve check out is a person's job who is now unemployed.  Hotels don't want you to change your sheets or towels for the environment.  That's a maid with no job now since it takes fewer maids to make up rooms.

Soon there will be no jobs.  College grads haven't been able to get jobs for years now.  A friend has worked as an insurance adjuster for years. Now everyone uploads their accident photos and no claim adjuster comes out, so they cut 50% of their adjusters and the others were told they had to move 3 states away where they were consolidating their work force.

My son is almost a senior in college - got a teacher assistant job for $15K.  He can't even afford a $400 a month apt if he could even find one. My other son graduated college in Dec- works full time for $12 an hour.   My son's ex gf works full time in a day care and has had her water turned off for non payment and been taken to court for missed rent but lives in a high crime, low income apt and can't make it.

Anyway, my point is that it's not you.  It's jobs.  There are 5 gazillion people available for a few jobs.  You have to know someone who is in a position to hire you.  My son had to compete for his $15K teacher aide job and it requires 60+ college credits.  They almost always hire from within.

It is very discouraging and unfair.  We don't know what to get certifications in anymore because the work force is changing rapidly.  

Btdt a lot in the last 7 years. Relocated to Georgia and it's been rough. It's finally a bit better for me, but there were many long days and nights.

Temp agencies are great. Many larger companies will only hire through them. It will give you something until something else breaks through. The more agencies you are with, the greater your odds. Keep remembering that the right job is there for you. It may not be ready yet, or you may not be ready for it.

Hugs.

I’m sorry you’re going through that, it must be so incredibly stressful. I hope you find something soon. I will also add another vote for contacting an agency to get some temp work in the meantime. So many people I know who have done this have ended up with full time employment from a temp assignment – including the girl who was temping when I was on maternity leave. 13 years later she is still working with us! (Another position came up just before I returned after 8 months off.) Best of luck to you.

Ugh, job searching is so hard. I'm sorry - sending good luck vibes!

Wishing you a great job and quickly.

I am so, so sorry! Praying the rejections are because there is one AMAZING job waiting for you to still be found. Praying you find it soon. Hugs and prayers.

You've gotten some great advice, and I wanted to offer support and say that many of us have been there at some point in looking for a job. It can be quite demoralizing and confusing to have skills and experience and yet be overlooked in applying for positions.

My advice, as someone who has been hiring for quite a while, is to decide which jobs you are most interested in and keep following up. Employers receive many resumes, and it's easy to overlook them, but when someone checks back in once or even twice, I take a second look. Sometimes that is all it takes.

Also shorten up your resume. Too many jobs makes a person look older than they are and as if they can't hold down a job. Keep a few in there that are most relevant and get rid of the rest, even if you have to fudge dates. Don't worry about continuity in dates. Many women take time off between jobs and it's not an issue. I've read too many resumes that have a few great positions listed, but then have unrelated things like waitressIng that detract and distract.

Best wishes to you.