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I am desperate to work in the Philadelphia area, but no one will hire me.

I am an experienced SQL Server developer with more than 3 years in the field, and it means absolutely nothing since I haven’t worked with the .NET suite professionally. I have been out of a job now for almost a year and my credit has run out. I’ve interviewed with at least three dozen outfits in that time and no one has made an offer. I have tried to find Temp work but temp work does not exist any more. I am unable to do physical labor and retail is not going to be enough to pay the bills. I am afraid that in most cases if I submit my existing resume for any given job people will refuse to hire someone experienced in a field that pays so much more than they can.

I lost my previous job after suffering a mental breakdown resulting from bipolar disorder, but my references are still good, somehow. My parents have helped me in the past but have made it clear that no more help will be forthcoming.

I don’t know what to do. I’m almost totally isolated, my only support is that my therapist has been seeing me pro bono, and I’ve lost touch with most of my friends because I don’t want to admit how much trouble I’m in.

Frankly, it seems like I’m no ******* use to anyone and I ought to just go and commit a non-violent crime serious enough that I’ll be locked up so I’m not a burden to anyone.

What do I do? How can I get myself out of this hole I’ve dug myself into? Who will take care of the cat if something happens to me?

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Genesis721 offline Verified User (12 months) Long Term User Shouts: 8 #
An Unknown Location | 5 months, 2 weeks ago (40 minutes after post)

“I am afraid that in most cases if I submit my existing resume for any given job people will refuse to hire someone experienced in a field that pays so much more than they can.” Please don’t be afraid of this, this is happening to everyone. Employers liked to get someone really good for less money. So I wouldn’t worry about that.

Have you checked out your States Job/Talent Bank Office? They help people with their resumes and their interviewing techniques. What about checking out Monster.com or CareerTrack.com? They are posting new jobs daily. Consider going into new industries that you haven’t worked for before. Like the hospitals, or the government.

Next, go for food stamps or state aid, you have to have some relief until you find a job. Swallow your pride and keep going. I have been there and through most of want you are going through. You are not in this alone, there are thousands out there going through what you are.

I cried buckets, saw my whole world collapsing and the main thing is “It didn’t”.

Good luck to you.

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sbrimag offline Verified User (4 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 4 months, 1 week ago (1 month after post)

check out www.greatjoboption.com,

I looked for work for a year! the consistent no is depressing and discouraging!
But no other person on earth is going to have the last say so in my LIFE!
commit to commit to your own future and keep going no matter how you feel or don’t feel!
YOU provide GOD a vehicle that he can bless you through!
GOD is your maker and creator and He will provide for you!
PS if at all possible seek God’s consultation out of a sound mind
and not out of pity!
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4 months, 1 week ago (1 month after post)

I’m the Original Poster:

Actually I have now finished my first week at an excellently paying permanent job. I’m not out of the woods but the bread crumb trail is clear.

I’m also QUITE happy to say that I had no assistance from any deities of any kind.

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Genesis721 offline Verified User (12 months) Long Term User Shouts: 8 #
An Unknown Location | 4 months, 1 week ago (1 month after post)

This is really great news Anonymous. I am so happy for you. My daughter happened to find a really good job that pays what she was making before. So there are double the good fortune for the two of you. I appreciate you letting us know about how things are going and may you have continued good fortune and I hope this job meets all of your demands. Best of Luck.

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