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jaded

Oh wow, another person with

To Still Unemployed

One step at a time

Hope your interviews went well

I'm not looking forward to this.

flexibility is key

scamm

In this case...

Spam control

Got one too

I agree

I can relate..

wtf y was my comment not

Employment over 50

I went through a lazy phase.

Completed my goals for the day...

wtf

OMG!!! Hilarious! Thanks!

Honey, I wish I had something

Middle Aged Unemployment

Good luck!

Oh, we understand, alright

Small chance volunteering will lead to employment

What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses

Thanks, Chuck. I'm not bitter

Unemployed and still hustling

LOL...SSD for being

Don't sweat it

ARGH!!!

Hang in there

Stay positive!

Staying active helps (even if you dont like it)

The job market in the US is

Thanks - glad it helped!

laid off and loving it

Those were some really powerful words..

Housing while Unemployed

Thank you

I agree

Jobs in America now are

Agree for the most part

I feel for you, but...

Resume?....don't bother.

Thank you all for sharing your stories!

Chuck - appreciate you!

Another year is drawing to an end

Chris Bell

Midlifecrisis

Happy Holidays!

I want to repeat this part...

I can relate..Newly Homeless and Unemployed 10 Months..

Dear Sleeplessjobless, While

Very recently unemployed

Hey Jen, Trust me you dodged

BBC Radio 5 Live Opportunity.

*sigh* Listen, kid...

Avoid college at all costs.

I agree

Are you talking to me?

Your generation fucked up the

Dear Frustration & Depression

Hallelujah, I'm not alone

Hi Everybody

How 2 Find A Job

Sounds like you're on the right track

Re; Cart before . . .

No problem with investment

thanks, chuck

Seconded

I think there have been some

free phone

Hey Jen

Looks pretty cool

help finding work

Rejection

Great post

Thanks for your advice

my capacity is low these days!

Unemployment is Rough but it Can Bring You Closer Together

The service industry in America...what a joke

That really sucks

Good point

barely employed

Laid off at 56

I have a job

just not having a job!

Thanks for your feedback

On respect...

That's the attitude

Couldn't have said it better myself

Thanks

Not fired

Wow (great job landing interviews), hang in there...

Bollywood

Thanks

Fiction Writing..

today's interview!

Try A Different Approach

Laid Off At 58

I want to help you

I'll be 44 in Feb and have

Cart before the horse

The truth is malleable

Well has it occured to you

I hope you figure it out

Agreed

unemployment

Don't Tell Them

Posting here is my last hope.

Re: offer of room for homeless

afraid to go back

backtracking a little

If I had more time,

questions and comments you hate

Grrrrrr!

the "experts"

re: screw volunteering

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 2007 Training

screw volunteering

I've been right where you are

hi everyone- i have read

Good stuff

thanks

LOL

Listen to your heart

Volunteering/Taking classes

Thank you

Well put

Again?!?!?

Why would you address that?

MLM?

I feel your pain. I have

Just say no!

This brought tears to my eyes

Live life

Thanks

You've had it rough

i know the feeling my friend

re: Catmom

check it out

Catmom

It's OK

I apologize to Chuck & anyone else I upset

Laid-Still-Laughing-light hearted ebook

Omg, everything you wrote is

Catmom -- please read this!

precious catmom...

well duh...

At a very low point

Re: Make every interview count

Your welcome Catmom...... :)

Pab, I love your writing

Imagine this

RE: Who copes better during unemployment...men or women?

Re: Thanks PAB

Re: Workout program to get a job

marketing

Looks pretty neat

maybe it started with

Cool Chuck

Thanks PAB

Workout program to get a job

I think I might succeed!

Glad it helped

Check your e-mail

Hmmm, I hadn't noticed

Yes..... We need each other

Good points

I am in need of help to keep

Unemployed and let down

my heart goes out to you!

Four interviews is pretty good

I don't speak for God

Sorry, but that's total BS!

53, unemployed 3 years

chuck

How do i get the phone tho

This reply made my day. Been

Not exactly

Don't lose hope

Feeling your pain

The upside of "Fired"

Response

First of all...

Surviving Unemployment

Grrrrrr!

That's so important

I know how you feel...

Back on the market!

I joined a local meet up

I've put on weight over the

I got mine last year after

YES!!!

I've been advocating for this...

Cool!

Speaking of work...

Yes, Yes and Yes

Still hanging in there...

Unemployment Really Sucks Bad

Staying Positive is truly the

Why hilarious

Hi anonymous

Hi Dee how are you?

these unemployment thing

PerfectlyNOT

due to the fact that many students

The vast majority fail at most things :-)

Life after College

"denied access to the labour market"

Lying Is Good For You

I feel your pain! My husband

Thank you Celiamck and Chuck

"Anonymous" posting above

Wooohooooo!

Interview

Good luck!

Congratulations!!

I just lie

I Got The Job!

That's great, Anonymous!

Interview

First job interview in over a year

The Broke-ass Diet Plan

You're right

You obviously HAVEN"T been there

Here we go again...

Guitar

I'm A Musician Too

I've Lost A Stone In Weight

My thoughts exactly! There

Just a FYI!

Swaying them to hire you

It feel ok to know I'm not alone

I Dressed For The Job

That's freakin' cool!

Go here

Tell them...

Second Interview

free phone from government

UK Job Search Website

I beat my former employer after three unemployment hearings

Plugging the gaps

Nice to find others in the same situation

I soooo feel this!

Good for the Garden State!

And who do you think you are to judge someone else

You're telling my story

I hear you sister.

Couldn't have said it better

Touched by your story

I hear ya. I'm sick to death

Hang in there, kid

Post-College Blues

That's great! Congrats!

The whole point is, that if

Getting a book published

Aw, gee, thanks

True, but you know what?

Sure, why not!

Sounds interesting

I prefer to use the terms

Awesome Opportunity for those Men who need a career change!

Hi Heidi

Bankruptcy and home purchase

I'm in the same boat

One thing to be aware of

Welcome Lisa

Welcome, Lisa

I agree with you

It's been discussed here before

If declare bankruptcy

Never BE unemployed

Hi MaryKate. This is really

Hmmmm

Bankruptcy

I *was* an adjunct (for one

Fabulous (in a dark way)!

Hi celiamck! I remember you

Don't worry about that

Thanks so much!

There is light

I'm in a job like that now.

unemployment--senior shutout!

You could remove these?

Also "over-qualified"

Been there, done that

Don't forget Medicaid

Writing a book? So am I

Ungratefulness

I hear that!

Only a LITTLE pissed???

I completely understand

The Big Problem is the banks

Credit Reports are none of their business

Bipolar Disorder

OK, well...

I don't know...

To be fair...

Make do with what you have

That used to work

Enough of that old tired crap

I feel your pain

Greetings!

Jobs in Nebraska and the Cold Belt

I found your page after I

Probably

I know what you mean

Sorry to hear that, Catmom.

Congrats

Yay! I wonder if this blog

Yup

Welcome, John

Anything is possible

Wow an academic citation!

I'm with vivica and your son

i couldnt agree more with

ouch!!!

Doing well

Congrats!

Way to go, Chuck!

vent away

Congratulations! My last job

How are you??

Where does this propaganda come from???

Yup

?!?!

Return to Community College

I'm just trying to figure out

Coping

Hi Dee

You make a great point

Hurts my heart

Thank you for saying that! A

And it's "Bible" with a capital B

Im thinking of you!!!

Im feeling ya!!!

These comments are reality

Inspiration, no. Determined, yes.

You've got some balls!

You are an inspiration

You have done nothing wrong.

Sorry you feel that way

These comments are depressing.

I have to vent, I feel

I agree about Tracfone. It's

Howie is sincere

OK, fair enough

Grateful For Events Like This

I know what you mean...and more ideas, please?

You sound like me, only better!

Are we ready to get back to work?

All good ideas

Absolutely

The importance of Networking

I always wondered how the

well it always goes well up

I agree on ditching the

Good luck, Joe!

Oh Milla, I hear you loud and clear

Great ideas!

Unemployment has made me a different person

I am having to put up with

I empathize

Lodi, I was out as well in

Sorry to hear that...

So sorry...

Is anyone finding a job?

Political Ranting

I sympathize

I hear ya...

This actually looks legit

LOL!

What did you do, count heir

Profoundly correct

I would have outlined the logic...

What else would you have done

Glad you've found it helpful

Unemployed

I took it

Been There and Still Here

Welcome

Hello

Volunteering sucks time and money away from job search

Amen!

I got one of these this

That would freak me out

Are you the author?

Very true

I agree....been out of work

Digg.com knew my home address?

economy poll

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