Hey. I'm really torn here. Recently temporarily rescued from homelessness but need to get a job to keep my standing and roof over my head with sister and bro in law. Without having worked since 2008 in an office setting or a job that paid and paid into tax situation, how does a lady in her mid fifties get a job these days? PLEASE HELP ADVISE ME!!

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