What can you do if you don't have a job for almost 2 years?

Hong Kong
July 12, 2010 11:03am CST
It is so difficult to find a job in this society especially when you used to work as some kinds of special carrer and with a good position for a long time.It is a bit late to change your job when you are just not young anymore.You know that you have to work and don't count on the support of the other family member,although your family can support you for the time being.You have tried all your best to find a job but still can't find it.What would you do since time keep goes on and on everyday and itr seems like that miracle is still not there.Share with us?
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22 responses
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
If that will happen to me then I should learn new skills that will help be get a job. Its no longer an assurance these days that once you have earned your college degree then you already have a secure job in the future. There are jobs these days that doesnt require a degree but skills. If you are skillful then you will be able to get a job not just one but two depending on how diligent you're going to be. If you still cant find a job then you can make use of your skills to out up a business. It just depend on your attitude and how you're going to make use of your time wisely.
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
14 Jul 10
Well, it was a year ago that my mother found herself to be unemployed for a period of time (it was only a matter of about half a year as opposed to two full years). However, during this period of time, she did a lot of soul searching and had decided that she was going to go to college for the first time in her life and try to pursue something that she is interested in. She ended up getting a job in the same company that she had been laid off from, but in light of the fact that she at over 50 years old, I think pursuing something that you love would be a great avenue to take.
@alindahaw (1219)
• Philippines
13 Jul 10
I have never actually experienced such thing but if even I have no job or source of income, I will probably get into some home business venture. There is always a way to earn money from home and if you are creative, you can actually earn a full time income working in your pajamas.
@monkeylong (3139)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Jul 10
Yeah, as far as i am concerned, I think if I have not been for work for about 2 years. I think I will try my best to find a extra job online,which I think can help me to make some xtra money online. Though it is not so much, it really help me a lot about my daily life.
• China
13 Jul 10
If i don't have a job for almost 2 years, I must have beening searching jobs for such a long time. As an adult, it's natural to support a person's own life and his(her) family members' as well.Maybe the previous working experience limit the later job choices, but pls. don't be so depressed .Heaven helps those who help themselves.Trust yourself, if you want to see the light ,you have to conquer the darkness. Wish you have a new life and a new job~
• India
13 Jul 10
Hi, I would suggest that do a quick check on what is hot in the job market, enhance your skill set (It would be very nice if you could enhance some skill which is related to your previous job as in that case your earlier experience counts)do some training or that sort of thing ,and don't let despair creep in this too will pass
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
13 Jul 10
Hi, There are plenty of jobs in the society,but to find a good and suitable job is not an easy task. Therefore, if you are not that choosy on the current job offered, I believe there must be some jobs that you can grab. However, as age is catching up,it might not be easy to find a job as many young graduates are available in the market and they have better potential contribution to society. They might request lower salary and easy to train too. From my point of view, It is better to stick to one job that you have been working for quite some times , unless there are really a good opportunity offered for you, then you might consider to change a new job..
• Philippines
13 Jul 10
i dont have job for more than a year now yet im pregnant and the father of my baby left us so if you can see i dont have anything to run into when it comes to my financial need though i live with my sister right now and my parents will be the one to burden my birthing cost, yet im thankful to have internet as i able to earn some momeny from here, it might not be a regular income but atleast its already a big help for me that not to have money at all.
• United States
13 Jul 10
I have a college degree in education and cannot find work myself. I am looking into grad school in order to keep from getting bored. It has been a struggle for me and my husband financially because he works parttime and we never know from one paycheck to the next if my husband will get the correct amount. His boss finds a way to cheat him out of pay by crossing out hours my husband writes on his time sheet (he has approached his boss and his boss points fingers at someone else). What I have been doing lately is looking into crafts that do not cost a lot of money that I can make at home and sell online and at craft fairs. I am looking into soap making and making ornaments.
• Romania
13 Jul 10
Now, it is difficult to find a job! but maybe you can try another area, try it and you gone like it. Also for searching you have to use all the sources!
• United States
13 Jul 10
Ya am also finding a job its beeing 4 months i noe for u its being 4 years realy sad i can understand ourh oait feelin be posite keep faith on your self ull b a grat man 1 day
• United States
13 Jul 10
Ya am also finding a job its beeing 4 months i noe for u its being 4 years realy sad i can understand ourh oait feelin be posite keep faith on your self ull b a grat man 1 day
• United States
13 Jul 10
Ya am also finding a job its beeing 4 months i noe for u its being 4 years realy sad i can understand ourh oait feelin be posite keep faith on your self ull b a grat man 1 day
• United States
13 Jul 10
best thing you can now in these hard times prayed more becuase i just like you i have not had a job and about three years it sucks real bad when you have to look your kid in the eye and them that hoildy might not be what they wanted to be i wsh that the socitey would change i wonder when its it going to be wierd you can get a job ever time you are laid off again i think we just got to many people in this country you have to just go to the comapnys these days becuase monstr .com aint working worth damn and now wdays you need to have the best history to get what you earing at the other place but if you ask me i don see any changes in this world right now it just seems that the soictey is not going to pick up[ over night
@vastari (331)
• Ireland
12 Jul 10
I'd just keep trying to find a job. Having one is (almost) always better than not having one, so start looking literally everywhere. Bars, Fish and Chip shops, newsagents. Something will come up eventually, even if it's not exactly a stellar job it's still an income. In times like we have now, one can't afford to be picky with their employment.
@olisaur (1922)
• United States
12 Jul 10
I've been out of work for a couple of years, too...only I've just had one job in my lifetime and I'm still 20. I've been in school for a while, and have just not been able to find the oppourtunity or time to find another job. I will need to pretty soon because I am moving out. Hopefully you and I will have better luck in the near future.
@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
12 Jul 10
Today you are posting everything perticularly to me. I haven't a job not for two years but for 10 years. I was a teacher. After my marriage i had to give up my dream job because I had to selttle down in anoher country. At earyl stage stage it was very interesting, being at home. But i like to earn a handsom salary. But till it is a dream. Now I am doing a good work, child care. But the income not handsome and stable.
@2004cqui (2812)
• United States
12 Jul 10
I've been out of work for one and a half years. I spent 5 years in mortgage banking and then 2 years in investment banking. I watched it all crumble before my eyes. No one wants a 53 year old customer service specialist from that field. No one needs a cashier, floor scrubber, or anything. I am investigating making money online.
• United States
12 Jul 10
I have been unemployed for 1 year and I was getting discouraged but I never stopped praying and searching for a job. Four months ago I signed up for a job with JustAnswer.com and I worked as a contractor for 3 months. That job was hard at times but I did not give up. Now I'm involved in writing articles and doing other things online earning a living. It has been slow at time and stressful but I am grateful to start a new beginning. It's the first time I've worked for myself and at times it has been scary but I know that I won't be out of a job. You may need to step out and try to work for yourself. I would recommend that you read "Rich Dad Rich Dad", and I promise your life will never be the same. If you want some of the work from home information I've recieved then please let me know. I enjoy helping people and I don't recommend things that I have not done myself.
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
I understand how difficult it is to find a job nowadays. But I think its more traumatic seeing myself not having a job for 2 years and being supported by other family members. I think I would just get myself into crocheting that would let me earn somehow.