Still need your support - it's getting worse

SargesMommy · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:11 pm

Hi all. Well, it's been over 6 months since I lost my job in September '09. My unemployment runs out next week (my expected payment is $107 and will have to last for 2 weeks) and I have to wait for 2 weeks before the unemployment extension kicks in. I apply for jobs every single day; have gone on a ton of interviews, and I just can NOT find a job. I had a phone interview yesterday and was such a great fit for that job. I found out today that the manager really liked me, but because I was honest and told her that I don't have great Excel skills, she is passing on even doing a face to face interview.

Y'all, I just don't know what to do anymore. I feel like I'm at the end of my rope. I am just so sad - I've been in tears for the better part of the afternoon today. I'm angry and I'm frustrated. I don't know why I can't get a job!!!!!!!! I have a degree, my HR certification, awesome experience, etc. and I cannot get hired on anywhere.

We seem to have this little black cloud that follows us everywhere we go. My husband was in a wreck a couple of weeks ago, got his truck fixed, and on Sunday a sign on the road blew into his truck and messed it up again. This time, the $$ is on us. Great. It just seems that it's one thing after another.

This has taken an enormous toll on my marriage. My husband and I barely speak anymore. He is so stressed out and I just don't know what to do. I just don't.

Would you all please, please pray for us? I know that we'll manage somehow but it's getting very scary. Sorry to come here and whine and cry on your shoulders, but I don't know where else to turn right now.

Thanks y'all.

Cheryl

VTBoxerLoverz · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:27 pm

I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling right now, Cheryl. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. It's a shame that things are so hard right now for so many people.

Also, about that job and the excel skills, if she liked you so much why wouldn't she just ask you to take an excel course? Such a shame. I hope something comes your way soon!

Lots of :hugs

cbthvac · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:58 pm

Swinging chickens and sending you all my positive vibes :hearts

You may not want to hear this, but is gets me thru "everything happens for a reason" - everything!!! There is something better out there waiting for you. Hang on, good times are coming. Everyone gets down, and sometimes it is hard to pull yourself up. We are all here to help pull you back up, or just listen when you need us. As far as hubby goes, he will come around. Stress is a hard thing for most men to handle, especially when it involves the truck:) My hubby will be buried in his truck, I am convinced. :dogdancer

dewudaycare2 · **Joined:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:49 pm **Posts:** 582

Unfortunatley the feilds are flooded with applicants right now. I heard of a county job getting 250 applicants for a receptionist job here. Cheryl, I do feel for your terribly bad. Stress and pressure can be a killer on a relationship. Do remember that "this to shall pass" (my motto) You could always start dog walking. :hi5

And Sarge could be your mascot in his doggles. Cheryl only walks COOL Dogs. Not to make light, I do hear you--have a childcare friend whos hubby has been out of work since NOv--he was denied unemployment benefits and they have 4 kids. Yikes--no jobs for him either. :cry:

Try to hold on hopefully there will be a bright spot in your future waiting.

Pam · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:32 pm

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You may not want to hear this, but is gets me thru "everything happens for a reason" - everything!!!

I couldn't agree more with Jennifer. Sometimes we are tested beyond our understanding, but each time you will find, as you make it through each trial, that you come out of it a better and or stronger person for the experience. I have found this to be true my whole life.

Most of the time we don't understand (at the time) what the point is in hard times we must face, there are reasons for everything though.
I will pray for a job, for love and support and understanding. You can come here anytime you need to vent, we all understand the trials of life. And we will hold you up as best we know how. You really are among friends Cheryl. I care about my BR family more then anyone will ever know, when one of you is hurting, I am hurting right along with you. (((((Cheryl)))))

SargesMommy · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:45 pm

I also used to believe that everything happens for a reason and that God has his own reasons for doing things that we don't understand right now and that we just have to walk by faith alone. I do have faith - I haven't lost that just yet - but my gosh - I really, honestly, just don't know how much more I can take. Today is the first day in a LONG time that I've had a major pity party. Guess I was due. I don't like to wallow in self pity and bring everyone around me down. It's just been a particularly hard day I guess.

Thanks for the encouragement y'all. As to why that woman wouldn't just tell me to take an Excel class - apparently she said, "I have to have someone that can walk in and do it. I don't have TIME for even the slightest learning curve." No matter that the skills that I DO have would have taken a huge load off of her plate. Whatever. In this case, it really IS her loss. I think she's going to have a very hard time finding that perfect person that she wants because the last time I heard, Jesus was otherwise occupied and didn't want a job as an HR Generalist in Freeport, Texas. :shock

D'oh! I totally should have used that when I was told why she didn't want to hire me. :hysterical

ha ha!!!!!!!!!! (That just cracked me up.....)

Luvmypoohs · Mugsy 09/05/2002

Cheryl, with your great sense of humor...you'll make it for sure!!! :grin:

And even when you, or any one of us is having a pity party, and yes we all need/succumb every now and then, All we have to do is look at our Goofy Fur Children to find something to make us laugh and smile. I agree with the rest of the bunch. The perfect job is still waiting for wonderful YOU! :hearts

Your Hubby will find a way through his stress storm too. I hope he can find an outlet for it so you too can come together and be a comfort to each other. :hugs

And please Vent anytime. If I can offer inspiration I will. We are all here to support you so don't be afraid to Fall! LOL!

Chelle

Patti H · **Posted:** Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:35 pm

Don't begrudge yourself your pity party! We all have bad days - sometimes we just have to vent, or we'll blow up, and wouldn't THAT just make a nasty mess to clean up? I like your attitude - it's her loss, and no, I don't think Jesus would be interested in taking that job! Something better will come along - just keep having faith. You have a lot of people praying for you.

SargesMommy · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:21 am

Patti H wrote:

:hugs sometimes we just have to vent, or we'll blow up, and wouldn't THAT just make a nasty mess to clean up?

Yes it would indeed. lmao That was very funny. Thanks for the laugh - I needed it!

Patti H · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:06 am

Glad I could help! :grin:

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