Finally, some positive news for you! I didn’t think it was possible, but after months and months of looking I’ve finally landed a great job as a receptionist! I’m so thankful for the temp agency that placed me here, because now it has become a permanent position. I love organizing and greeting people when they walk in, and it feels so good to finally have a sigh of relief because I have something stable. I just feel so blessed. Keep going everyone, even if you have to temp your way to a full-time position - it’s worth it!

“There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven--” ‭‭ECCLESIASTES‬ ‭3:1‬ ‭AMP‬‬ http://bible.com/1588/ecc.3.1.amp Keep your head up, continue your search but FIRST invite God to be your navigator. What HE has for you is for YOU! Most importantly, KNOW HE knows your needs, and as I stated to a previous job seeker... UNTIL HE OPENS THAT DOOR... PRAISE HIM IN THE HALLWAY! Stay encouraged or satan will take your discouragement and use it against you in the form of depression, frustration, or anything else that will hinder Gods work within, and for you! On that note... you pray for me, I'll pray for you, and TOGETHER, WE WILL WATCH GOD CHANGE THINGS!!

I would like to thank everyone here for lending their support and encouraging words. I am better today because of it, and indebted to relate the specifics to how it appears to have played itself out. I recently voiced my dismay with companies claiming Equal Opportunity Employer but disqualifying some applicants from a chance at employment due to infractions found on a background check. And while it is at their discretion to hire whosoever is deemed a better candidate for a job opening. Some might, like myself, feel discriminated upon like the deck may be stacked against them. I have felt this way at times myself. But I remember something my grandmother always used to say, "if you make your bed hard you will have to lie in it." Words of wisdom, but why is it that I realized it way too late? After being turned down and overlooked, and several false starts I eventually had to "man up ", and recalled a gem my uncle sat me down and tried to talk some sense into me. He told me, "whatever you do in life you'll have to be man enough to face the consequences of your actions." Now, isn't that what I'm trying to do after I made a mess out of everything? Made me think of Laurel and Hardy, I digress. But life is not a slapstick. I remember something I read in treatment you reach your bottom when you stop digging. I quit digging a little while ago, but nobody seems to notice that but me. So again, after being turned away from several job pursuits and the outlook not looking too promising, I conceived an idea. I'd call them out on their hypocrisy and bring some attention to their bigotry. I implored this media for suggestions. I'm amazed at how quickly things can take a turn. Or just maybe I got through to someone? This morning I get a call from the HR at Amazon. I am informed how a person with my circumstance is employed at Amazon. Seven years. I'm informed I'll be eligible coming this October. Oh, well it's always something. At least I have that to look forward to. In the meantime, something else came through for me. Tomorrow I'm going to an interview,a physical,and a drug screen. This time it's in the bag.

Looking for jobs is tough but that's when you hold your head up high and get tougher.

If last year was the worst year you ever had and this year has already started on the wrong foot. Your wrong! Keep pushing and there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. I have learned, it is what we go through, that causes us to grow and challenge us to the next level. What is currently your worse or lowest point will be the very best part of your story when you look back on it.

I have overcome some major downfalls and obstacles during my lifetime. However, I do not regret them because they have made me wiser, more dedicated, and more confident in myself. No matter what happens in life, do not dwell or play victim. Instead, learn from these experiences so you are able to be grateful and proud that you've endured the worst, and came out a better & stronger person.

Hang on in there

Its often easy to get discouraged, to feel overwhelmed or insignificant when your looking for a job, you may ask yourself "Why is it so hard?" well anything worth having is worth working for, the more you interview, the more you look the more you network the better you get at it. My current boss always says "every day is an interview" he is right. If you send your resume out to 20 business a day, if you make 10 calls if you walk into 5 businesses, keep things in perspective. It only takes one Yes so keep at it. Keep improving think about your personal goals, where you want to be in a year or 5 years, Where do you want to live, where do you want to be with your career, life is a big educational experience take what you know and improve, take the free Microsoft class keep working on your typing, smile at people on the street respect yourself and keep moving forward. I am 45 years old just got married, no children at home and find myself looking for a full time job, (I am currently working for a temp agency) We spend our life taking pride in our home, our children, our jobs, well maybe its time to take pride in yourself, to find the thing or things that sets you aside from all the others and sharpen your skills. It is not always easy to make a change but you have to know deep inside that your worth it.

Good Luck in your Job search, I will be praying that you get a good job soon

Hey everyone! Just wanted to pass along words of kindness and encouragement about this soul crushing thing called trying to find a job. I have been looking for work in the healthcare field for a while and have experienced the roller coaster of emotions associated with it. Ask God for guidance every day and He will give it to you. Just know that you are not alone and something good will happen! And don't give up! :)