Comments on: A 12-Step Program for Surviving Unemployment

By: Ottis

Ottis — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:00:41 +0000

Looking for a job is the most difficult job in the world!!! All unemployed people are expected to look for a full time job 40 hours a week during a recession!!! Approximately 400 people are applying for every decent job advertised. The people without college degrees or are 40 years old or older are basically out of luck!! It is extremely difficult to even get an interview.

The secret of not going crazy is – eat healthy, drinks lots of water, exercise, keep busy, find a cheap or free hobby. Also have some fun and hang out only with happy, positive people. Try to stay away from negative and grumpy people.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:59:16 +0000

Are you being productive right where you are today? Are you doing everything to the best of your ability? A lot of times we think, “As soon as I get a better job, then I´ll start working hard.” “As soon as I get over this sickness, then I´ll cheer up, then I´ll have a good attitude.” Or “As soon as my spouse changes, I´ll start working harder at my relationship.”

But really, we must do everything with all of our might no matter what the circumstances are. Be productive today! We need to have a good attitude and do the right thing even when the wrong thing is happening to us.

If you´ll keep doing the right thing with all your might, in spite of the circumstances, then you are sowing a seed for positive results.

May strength and courage fill you today.

By: Pharoah King

Pharoah King — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:53:56 +0000

I think that these jobs are much too relevant and suck my will to live…Better off just being homeless…What does it take to just work hard and find a job now days???

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:45:33 +0000

Andy,

If you don’t have skills or the discipline to find work you can do from home, consider moving somewhere there are more jobs in your field. I know it’s usually somewhere expensive that you can’t afford (learn budget discipline!), but a move is a positive life change that takes courage and resourcefulness. Look around for contract agencies that may be able to hook you up with a housing stipend, but the key is to target a field and build a reputation and network of people in it. Networking to find work is critical.

The depression part is a tough one. We all go through it. I suggest setting some personal (non-work-related) goals, such as for fitness, education, learn a new language, etc, and get into a routine working toward them. Set your alarm clock in the morning and go to bed early enough at night. Even read a book you might have wanted to. The key is to keep building your confidence and not allow the easy slide into thoughts of your self-worth. I know how easy that can be – trust me, you’re not alone in this economy.

Good Luck!

P.S. And the comment before (Andrew #7) is dead on.

By: Andy Blundell

Andy Blundell — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:24:03 +0000

I’m an actor between jobs looking for any work to fill the gap. Thing is though I am stuck living with my parents in a part of the country that doesn’t have offer the jobs i’m looking for and I’m starting to feel incredibly depressed and at times worthless.

What can I do?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:13:44 +0000

To #6: I think it IS a good idea (after just being unemployed myself) to take a week off, and assess what has just happened, see where your feelings are after being laid off, and where to go moving forward. Unemployment comp is DEFINTELY the one thing you should do immediately. I did mine after getting home from the lay off exit interview. You don’t want to go right into looking for work after all that’s happened with the range of emotions running through you. That’s why I think taking a step back for about a week, maybe two if it’s really needed, to get your head clear and steer yourself toward looking for another job.

By: NP

NP — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:36:08 +0000

I thought this website was about finding a job! Whoever wrote that the first thing you should do is file for unemployment and take a week off is out of their mind! Get out there and put your best foot forward on your very first day. I work for an employment agency and when someone comes in and says “my unemployment is running out so I guess it’s time to look for a job” it really leaves a bad impression. Attitude is everything!

By: andy barrette

andy barrette — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:51:19 +0000

just wanna say its not what you know but who you know so true my old co worker is setting me up with a new job so everyone call all your old so called coworkers it will payoff. good luck.

By: CS

CS — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:26:59 +0000

1)My unemployment ran out years ago and little work hasn’t allowed it to build back up.
2)Networking isn’t an option. Former co-workers are unavailable or unwilling; friends, family and neighbors have no ideas or connections themselves. Employment agencies have been dead ends.
3)I cannot take classes. I’m getting help with all expenses and even cancelled car ins. to save money. I share a car with a retired family member.
I cannot even afford an interview suit. I wear separates.
4)Everything thing else I’ve done or do.

By: Nancy Bulkley

Nancy Bulkley — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:10:34 +0000

Good to know. I will refer back to this when I
finally get an interview.
Thanks!

By: NB

NB — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:12:48 +0000

Great article. I wish i had found it when i first lost my job, though. It helps a lot.

By: Careerbright

Careerbright — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:22:49 +0000

Great tips here! i liked your tip on asking the interviewers questions during the interview, it is an often missed step. Most of the candidates prepare well for the questions to answer during the interview but fail to ask relevant questions which might eventually benefit them during the interview.