I lost my job on Jan. 10th, due to lack of work. What can you do financially, with the bills coming in, until a new job is found? Unemplyment won't pay much and won't start for a couple of weeks. I am older, 57, and they DO discriminate due to age. I only have a HS education and jobs are difficult to find. What can a person do but become homeless? I feel lost. Could someone give me some encouraging advise? I certainly don't need any rude, hateful remarks. I feel really bad and afraid.
2007-01-11 11:30:37 · 4 answers · asked by hopeful 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Thanks for everyones words of encouragment. I applied for unemployment today and applied for three jobs at the same time. I do have some leads from former co-workers and will apply to those tomorrow. Oh, I can't give up. I have no choice but to keep trying, but it sure is discouraging out there. I have also applied with some temp agencies. Maybe something will pop up. Thx to all of you.♥
2007-01-11 12:04:12 · update #1
im sorry to hear that,explain your situation to bill collectors and see what they can do to work with you, make a list of all your expenses and start to prioritize,from the most important to the least important,pay bills accordingly,be persistant when looking for a job,hope you get your break
2007-01-11 11:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by el chavo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waiting for unemployment is a big mistake. Get out and apply everywhere.Yes you will come across age discrimination but don't have that in your head when you talk to a prospective employer. Be upbeat. Make them like you even if they are half your age.Let them know you really need a job. There is still some compassion left in the world.And if they say no be nice and say I'll leave my number with you and if anything comes up or if you hear of something locally would you please pass my number on. Remember business people know business people and hr people know other hr people.If you leave an impression on them they will try. Also try a temp service in the meantime.Good luck
2007-01-11 11:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by clueless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello hopeful, I would say look up some temp agencies in your town most of them can offer you work right away and pay every week and call the salvation army or a place where they may be able to offer some type of assistance with your bills. Call around because there are some places that will help you pay some of your bills when you are in situations like you are in. Sorry I wasnt very thourough couldn't think of the names of the businesses but I hope i helped. Just know that this all happened for a reason and prey and believe that everything will work itself out.
2007-01-11 11:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by beautybstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well 1st of all I am so sorry you lost your Job.Do you have any car dealers close to you?I work at one as a cashier-Secretary We have a man here who runs our errands for us.he goes to the ban and the post office and Staples and brings us lunch he is a Great a help to us.I hope you find a Job real soon,Good Luck
2007-01-11 11:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋