Im 43 i make $15,500 i don’t even know why I am posting anything i feel absolutely worthless seeing everyone make such good money and you can buy and go where ever i cant even get an interview nothing 61 jobs i applied for in 3 weeks still nothing, i can barely pay for gas bills food, just stay on the wright track don’t end up like me and completely ruin everything just for some fun, good luck take care.

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Fact: the job market is hard right now. Everyone is going through this - just remember that making human connections is the best way to get a job. Do your homework on the company (5 Ws and recent performance/growth), find connections with interesting roles and ask for a coffee chat - get company info for sure but ask people about their journey, the job pain points, structure, and perks.

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I know this may seem like it's hitting someone while they're down but please look for opportunities to upskill. Salesforce provides vetforce free to veterans. It's not easy but it's a very in demand cert and they have agreements with several employers to facilitate interviews on completion.

There's other education grants and certification programs for honorably discharged veterans no matter how long ago they served. It's never too late to learn something new, especially if it will substantially change your course.

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Learn to Code: the blogpost.

I’m so sorry your struggling. I know it must seem like everyone is doing well, but I am here to tell you are not alone. I am 54 and making around $25,000. I know that’s more than you are, but it’s about half of what I used to make. I go to the food pantry once or twice a month. It helps so much not to have to worry about how I’m going to eat. I can’t even imagine applying to so many jobs. I get so overwhelmed at so many job sites and jobs that I don’t qualify for or even want, I just close the tab and do something else. It baffles me that there are so many jobs and yet so hard to get one. Good for you for not giving up and continuing to try. I know so many people struggling with no benefits and low wages. Hang in there!!!

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Sorry about your problems man, sometimes life hits you hard well I just feel you will get out of this. Well I can introduce you to a work from home job that could help out as well it can be paying up to 70k depend on how many times you work in a week. Send me a DM if you are serious in changing your life. I work as an high school teacher and this has been my support for over 10 years now. If you get this just hit me up on my DM so I can let you know more. Do have a great day ahead of you and remember not to ever give up no matter what👍

It’s not easy brother. I used the GI Bill to go premed and did not make the cut for med school. 10% VA rating, I was working overnight stocking full time while in school. Broke my foot with a motorized pallet jack and messed up my back lifting dog food. The bachelors in biology was useless; lab work and low level medical jobs actually paid LESS than stocking. I refused to devalue the degree I worked so hard to get. Took a call center gig with United Healthcare that paid $18/hr, figured health insurance wasn’t too far off from biology (lol). Learned great phone skills and found a sales job at UPS that paid $19/hr plus commissions that was also phone based. I learned how to wear a suit for the first time in my life and moved up from there. I was miserable and mad at the world for a long time, still am a little bit, not gonna lie. Fight. Only YOU decide what you are worth. Not sure what you’re doing right now but UPS has good union jobs with benefits management (me) wish they had. Best paid in the industry and always hiring, no degree/certification needed. Drivers make well over $100k with a pension at the end.

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