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stina9378 Member |
posted 09-11-2006 11:40 PM
  
I was so glad that I ran across this site. I am at the end of my rope and have no idea where to turn from here. I am 28 yrs old with a 4 yr old son, I just graduated from college in June and I can't find a job to save my life. I've been sending out resumes with little luck because I lack practical experience, and applying for supermarket jobs that won't hire me because I'm a graduate in a specialized field and have "too much" experience. How much sense does that make. I just need an income. I've applied for public assistance and they are taking their sweet time contacting me with an appointment, and I won't be eligable for cash assistance because I am unable to participate in the "work program" that they require to receive cash assistance. I'm at the point that I'm crying myself to sleep every night. I can't pay my car payment or insurance or phone bills, or anything. I feel like a horrible mother...I am responsible for caring for my baby and I am barely scraping by. My mom has to send me money so I can keep clothes on him. That is supposed to be my responsibility. I could use some good advice right about now. I don't know how much longer I can do this. |
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lkellyhappy1 Member |
posted 09-12-2006 07:23 AM
you have to lie about your education to get a job in a supermarket.  desperate times call for desperate measures. |
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lexiesmom Member |
posted 09-12-2006 09:52 AM
Stina, I can completly sypmathize with you. I graduted the end of May and have been unemployed since. I am supposed to be moving across the country for PHD program but since I can't even pay bills or find a job moving right now is out of the question. I know the over qualified/underqualified all too well. Feels like we have totally wasted our time and money on a piece of paper, that oh wait my school hasn't even sent me my piece of paper. I pray things wil get better for you soon, I know how you r feeling right now. you can email me any time jst4eryka@yahoo.com |
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stina9378 Member |
posted 09-17-2006 01:08 AM
thanks so much for your replies. I is comforting to know that I am not the only one getting the short end. I keep asking why this is happening to me. Just when it seems like things can't possibly get any worse, they do! Life is hard enough, being a single mom has made it that much harder. I sometimes feel like I just want to give up...but I can't, because my son is relying on me. Knowing that is the only motiviation I have to keep going anymore. |
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