Why is life so difficult?

Question

Before you answer that question, please hear my story. I grew up without a father and my mom is a crack addict. I have never had any since of bonding or love from my mother. I have been kicked out of homes, homeless and had to live in shelters. Growing up I had no one to look up to. However I was always told to go to school and get an education. Well I stayed out of trouble, didn't sell drugs, haven't commited any crimes and lived with a crack addicted mother. I took everyones advice and attended college and graduated. Now I despise all the people who told me to go to school and get an education. For what? To be frown upon when you go on interviews? To be unemployed even though you have a degree and took the advice of these people. Why has my life been filled with so much turmoil? I thought I was doing the right thing by staying off the corner and out of trouble and what do I get in return? Nothing not even an interview. You know sometimes I feel like the world is against me. Help!!!!!

On the rare occation I do get an interview, the interviewer wants someone with working experience, not a college degree. That just prompts me to ask the question" why do we need degree's?" I only have experience in records management but I am seeking a job that pays enough to support my family and I and to also move my family out of the ghetto. I really don't want my kids to grow up in the envirnment I was raised in. This is a touchy subject and it really hurts to the core. I have did the right thing all my life and I have nothing to show for it. Everyone else I know have well paying jobs and homes in the suburbs. Me I have a home in the hood and a job that forces me to live check to check, very uncomfortably. Why am I being put through this trying time. Why!!!

Answer 1

Sometimes life just sux...I went through the same thing when I was young. Now I make 6 figures and life is great. You CAN overcome this - just don't give up. It's not going to be an easy road, but if you REALLY try and don't let the idiots get you down you will make it.

You don't say what your degree is in or what your GPA was, but:

Try snagajob.com, Monster.com, Hotjobs.com, Careerbuilder.com. See what's available in your area.

Register with temp and perm employment agencies - see what they have.

Have someone look at your resume and put the "professional" spin on it. And whatever you do, DO NOT put an objective on your resume. It will limit your ability to market yourself for different jobs.

If someone ask what your short an long term goals are - tell them that your short term goals are to master the position and add value to the company. Long term is to grow your career according to your ability and performance.

DO make sure all of your qualifications, computer skills, etc. are on the document.

Answer 2

Well, they want both. Just because they didn't tell you that since you already have one part of it, it doesn't mean they do not appreciate it. They are looking for both, trust me. The person, who is going to the same interview but had only experience, no education, is being told that they need the degree. You have done great job so far in your life and believe me-education is something that you will never loose or regret. Just keep trying. Since you don't have any experience shoot for jobs that do not require it as much. You may have to get a pay cut for it but once you get few years of it you can jump to a job with higher pay. Don't give up!

Answer 3

You are not alone. But let me ask you. How are you presenting yourself to the interviewers and are you applying for jobs you are qualified for? You must dress professionally and be very organized and on top of things, ie, know what your strengths and weaknesses are. Don't have an attitude. It will get you nowhere. Is this your first job? Try signing up a some temporary agencies to get your foot in the door and get a feeling of what's out there. A lot of times an employer will hire you just from temping if they really like you. Don't give up, keep up the work, it will pay off, you'll see. We all have to crawl before we walk.

Answer 4

Congratulations to you! It seems you haven't given yourself enough credit! There are plenty of people who come from "comfy" backgrounds who don't get their stuff together enough to finish their higher education! Perhaps you may need to look for jobs outside of the area in which you live. Another thought is being your own boss. I have an at home spa business and I end up averaging $50 an hour. There is a $99 sign up special which includes $474 of products, which will have everything you need to hold a spa party. Plus you will attend a training session (one Saturday from 8 to 3). Best of luck to you and drop me a line if you want more information about becoming an Independent Spa Consultant!

Answer 5

Dearest friend, I don't want to pity you... however with deep sense of respect, to how you've got over all the tumoil you've gone through until now, I only have to say that YOU HAVE LEARNT THROUGH THE WORST IN LIFE TO APPRECIATE AND ENJOY WHAT BEST, GOD HAS IN STORE FOR YOU... Trust me friend, God will surely bless you. I am not tryin to preach a religion here... God will bless your sincerity to stay away from wrong... but may I suggest you to make a small and sincere prayer to God to reach out to you... It costs you nothin it doesn't take much time... but mere faith and expectation from the ultimate being who has knows what you've been through and who knows what is in store for you? Please seek help from God... may God bless you... Hope to see another question from you - "Why does God love me and bless me so much?" God will make a way where there seems to be no way!

Answer 6

sorry about everthing