I am getting incredibly frustrated, and I don't know what to do...I know I've suggested my financial situation on this forum, and I'm really embarrassed to post this, but I am starting to feel incredibly hopeless. Any criticism or advice will be greatly appreciated because I just don't know what to do anymore. Here's my background:
I am 26 years old and got my Master of Arts in March 2010. Since December 2009, however, I have been trying to look for work. I am getting super depressed; I can't even get a job at a fast-food joint. I think a lot of it has to do with my education and my age (I know I'm young, but I think many of these entry level/customer service type places want to hire high school/college students). I try to "hide" my educational background when I apply to these areas, but I think that some of these places do a background check...or like I said before, my age might have something to do with it as well as my lack of experience in these areas.
I have posted my resume everywhere; I have sent my resume to more than 500 places (not kidding; this is how I've spent my days since I left school). I have revised my resume so many times I can't even keep track. I have also been to several temp agencies. I am really at my wits end, and I don't know if relocation is feasible (my bank account is slowly dwindling and I don't think I could afford to live somewhere else unless I had a decent job...and if I was actually working!).
The only bright side is that I am not homeless and my parents are letting me live with them. So far they have assisted me with my medical bills and my car, but I hate having to depend on them at this point and time of my life.
I guess this is more of a vent because I really don't know what to do at this point. I have tried going to job fairs, talking to people, and the like, but nothing seems to be working. May I ask...is this really normal right now??? I think if I stay at home any longer I will lose my mind! Argh. Thanks for reading.
I am 26 years old and got my Master of Arts in March 2010. Since December 2009, however, I have been trying to look for work. I am getting super depressed; I can't even get a job at a fast-food joint. I think a lot of it has to do with my education and my age (I know I'm young, but I think many of these entry level/customer service type places want to hire high school/college students). I try to "hide" my educational background when I apply to these areas, but I think that some of these places do a background check...or like I said before, my age might have something to do with it as well as my lack of experience in these areas.
I have posted my resume everywhere; I have sent my resume to more than 500 places (not kidding; this is how I've spent my days since I left school). I have revised my resume so many times I can't even keep track. I have also been to several temp agencies. I am really at my wits end, and I don't know if relocation is feasible (my bank account is slowly dwindling and I don't think I could afford to live somewhere else unless I had a decent job...and if I was actually working!).
The only bright side is that I am not homeless and my parents are letting me live with them. So far they have assisted me with my medical bills and my car, but I hate having to depend on them at this point and time of my life.
I guess this is more of a vent because I really don't know what to do at this point. I have tried going to job fairs, talking to people, and the like, but nothing seems to be working. May I ask...is this really normal right now??? I think if I stay at home any longer I will lose my mind! Argh. Thanks for reading.