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I have never felt so lost in my entire life.

I have no parents, I feel I’m not good enough for my friends, and even though I’m qualified and intelligent I seem to be unemployable. I wish someone would just hold me and tell me I’ll get through it, but I can’t even tell my boyfriend how I’m feeling because I don’t want him to think I’m not a strong person or a failure. I can’t even turn to religion because my chronically depressed mother had lost her faith long before she died.

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fletcher offline Verified User (2 years, 5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
AU | 2 years, 2 months ago (8 minutes after post)

Unless your boyfriend was not a nice person I’m sure he wouldn’t think you were a weak person for telling him how you feel, or feeling the way that you do. Kay? You’ll feel better sharing the burden with him, or having someone close to you know how you feel. You’ll feel supported. Also I think maybe you should take a little break and stop try to get employed and just think about things, get centered again, see a therapist maybe. Take care! = )

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da- offline Verified User (2 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 6 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 2 months ago (36 minutes after post)

“I’m qualified and intelligent I seem to be unemployable.”

If you are qualified and intelligent you are not unemployable. What you could be experiencing is a disparity between how qualified you are and the types of jobs you have applied for. Perhaps if you truly did an assessment of what you are qualified for and then did a true match of those qualifications to jobs in your area you will find that there are many places that would higher you.

It’s quite a common thing for people to believe they are more qualified then they really are.

On the other hand, while less common, people sometimes believe they are less qualified then they really are.

Businesses are well tuned systems, and the person with the right qualifications are hired. People who have more or less qualifications are not hired. It might sound strange, but a business will turn down an over qualified applicant because they fear they will some day have to pay extra for that over qualification, and since they don’t need it – why pay for it.

Again, you should do an honest assessment of you qualifications and keep an open mind about available jobs and then match the two. I believe you will then find how employable you really are.

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neku offline Verified User (3 years, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 2 months ago (1 hour, 2 minutes after post)

You may need to apply for more jobs. Monster, Yahoo Hotjobs, Careerbuilder are some of the largest job boards, where you can apply for jobs and upload your resume. Since Craigslist, allows free job postings, many smaller companies post their vacancies on this online classifieds website. You can also search for jobs from multiple websites using aggregators like SimplyHired and Indeed. Referrals also are becoming a increasingly popular way to get hired. More details and website links available at http://www.pcworkathome.net/jobwebsit…

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ladycroft offline Verified User (2 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 2 months ago (1 hour, 5 minutes after post)

i think u should open ur heart to some one close to even ur boyfriend
im sure he will understand u and stand by u
and i think u need a vacation to think about ur life and have a fresh start

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see_sara_sto offline Verified User (2 years, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
Cockeysville, MD, US | 2 years, 2 months ago (1 hour, 37 minutes after post)

If your boyfriends doesn’t understand your problems then…what kind of boyrfriend is he? Everyone goes through a dark period and you’ll get through it. Never loose hope…never loose faith! Religion isn’t for everyone…but I would really suggest praying. Listen to encouraging music. You also may be depressed. Runs in the family. It’s so much harder to deal with life ….. I can’t immagine mylife with out my medicine.

I’m sure you can find a job. Keep it up. It took me three months to get a stupid job as a waitress in BALTIMORE. It was a good paying job- not at a diner or anything like that. But it’s tough! If you honestly beleive your qualified- then you can find a job!

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evangee offline Verified User (2 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
Malton, ON, CA | 2 years, 2 months ago (2 hours, 14 minutes after post)

:(… i feel like that sometimes too. Minus the holding my boyfriend part,lol.

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bluerailing offline Verified User (2 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Chesterland, OH, US | 2 years, 2 months ago (2 hours, 44 minutes after post)

you don’t need religion to feel loved by god, all you have to do is seek it, ask for it, demand it, it’s your gift for the taking and no other person can keep it from you. Reach for it and it will come to like magic.

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jimmythefro offline Verified User (2 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
US | 2 years, 2 months ago (3 hours, 21 minutes after post)

The reason you seem to be unemployable is because you lack confidence. If you yourself do not feel that you are worthy to work at a job, those around you will pick up the “vibes.” If you work with pride in something you can at least partially become passionate about, confidence should return. Others will pick up on this as well.

You should tell your boyfriend how you feel. If he does indeed believe that this makes you weak or a failure, then he should never have been with you. Nobody thrives if they have to pretend to be someone they aren’t around every other person in the world. Strangers, yes. There’s nothing wrong with the little white lies, but real friends and loved ones should be able to know you. Real friends, you are always good enough for.

When you gather with people you can be comfortable with, they will be your family, too. Love is, as it always has been, the key to happiness.

Love yourself.

Love others.

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needana offline Verified User (2 years, 5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
Las Vegas, NV, US | 2 years, 2 months ago (7 hours, 41 minutes after post)

When each one of us as humans find that our lives do not run or even crawl at the pace we want we turn to an inner depression. You are not alone. Your problem is not your circumstance and its not how employable you are its about your mind set. The truth that successful people don’t want you or me or anyone to really find out is if you want something you must take it. Its yours just grab it. I hate it when what I say seems so cliche but its just how it works.

Listen take some initiative and thrust all those who bring you down out of your life for now. Pick something that you really want to peruse and then get a phone book and call every place in that field asking if they have any openings. No matter your experience and references you will find a place and then when your in the interview just be someone that you would want to hire and dont lie too much they will wave you forward. At that point you will have begun to succeed and your confidence will grow.

Basically get in the game and kick a** you will be fine start right now.

Ps talk to your bf about this or you are just lying to him.

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anonyme offline Verified User (2 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 2 months ago (10 hours, 44 minutes after post)

Thank you for your replies. In terms of qualifications, I have a degree in Physics with Astrophysics, and want to be a physics teacher, so maybe it is the “vibes”. Either way I’ve spent this morning calling, emailing and writing to some more schools, so fingers crossed.
And I’m going to talk to my boyfriend tonight, he deserves to know how I’m feeling.
Thank you all again, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.

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Ripe, E2, GB | 2 years, 2 months ago (14 hours after post)

i went through something quite similar to how your feeling about employment. I too felt unemployable but the real reason why i was unemployable was because i carried around a negative attitude that just wasnt attractive to prospective employers. people decide whether they want to hire you within like 10 seconds so how can u make that first ten seconds something they will always remeber?? if you are sad,or unconfident they can sense that and they dont want that, bad as it is they want an *** lickin busy body whos gonna be smiling all day!! you know what? even though your low and unconfident doesnt mean you cant PRETEND to be happy and confident just to get a job!! ive found through pretending to be more confident its actually helped me become more confident through time. i really hope this helps you in some way. dont give up and if your boyfriend loves you he will never be dissapointed in you…and as for your faith god will always be there when you need him and sometimes when you feel your most distant from god thats when hes doing the most work for you.

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Heyhey, Sav-vay offline Verified User (2 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 6 #
Linden, NJ, US | 2 years, 2 months ago (15 hours, 50 minutes after post)

I’m a bit late in this post, aren’t I…

I’m glad you opened up to us, and sometimes it’s best just to let it all out. You should confide in your boyfriend, he only wants what’s best for you (unless he’s a complete jerk, although I doubt it). And if you’re qualified for employment, all you need to do is go out there, find a job opportunity that interests you, and put on a smile for the interview. :)

Remember, God is there for you. Your boyfriend is there for you. We’re here for you. :D

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