Well, it has definitely been a while. I ended up being evicted from my apartment and moved out of Texas to Oregon. Yeah, I know, quite a change. But, when you have nowhere to go, you aren't really picky about weather.
I am still looking for work, but I DO have to say that I have had more interviews here than I had in Texas, just haven't found that one job yet. Haven't given up though.
I'm trying to hang in there, although it is tough. I really need a job. It begins to effect your self worth when you aren't working. I have been trying to fight off that "useless" feeling that I have come close to all to often lately. So far, I have been successful, but I don't know how many more times I can face it off and walk away. I know I'm not the only one facing this. I read posts online all the time that talk about the effects of long term unemployment and the still difficult job market. I have hope that it will all work out. Too many good people ended up losing their jobs and at this point, many of us are facing losing everything. I have everything in storage - my life fits into a 10X10 storage space - and I am in danger of losing that now too.
I'm willing to work to save everything, I just need a job!

Starting over in the middle

With the start of the new year, everyone promotes how we get a "fresh start" on things. I certainly hope that is the case. I have been looking for a full time position since August 2008. Don't get me wrong, I have a part time job (have had it since September 2008) and I have worked several temp jobs, but that elusive full time position is still just out of reach.
On the surface of things, it looks as if the job front has opened up a bit over the past few months, but even so, I am still unemployed. I've had several interviews, all of which seemed very promising - some even slipping up and referring to the job as "my" position and talking about looking forward to "working with"me", but I guess that is just wishful thinking on my part.
Everyone who sees my resume says that I have excellent qualifications, and a great work history. But I am not getting past the interviews. I have tried calling to see if there is a specific reason, but each time I am given a run around. No one has ever provided a specific reason, they all just tell me that they decided on another candidate.
So What am I to do?
I still have bills to pay, yet between my part time job and unemployment, there is never enough money. I have applied for food stamps, even though late last year I was not approved. I have no medical insurance, yet I need to get prescriptions and I am due for tests related to thyroid cancer that was removed several years ago. I seem to live in that gray area where I make too much for assistance, yet not enough to keep my head above water for long.

I will keep plugging away, keep applying for jobs and hoping for the best. That is all I can do. I have an appointment for assistance next week - hopefully they will be able to help me get things on track.
Hopefully, this year will be better!