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How Do I Look for a Job When I Can't Afford Gas?

Share Your Story: Share Your Unemployment Story

From Jackie

The job I lost

Hello. My name is Jackie and it's been 1 1/2 yrs that I've been without work. My job closed on me unexpectedly and I've been looking for work every since then. Now my unemployment has been exhausted, there's no money to pay something on bills and my rent is due. I need food on the table as well. Now without money coming in to put gas in my car, how do I go out and look for a job??? This is a no win situation!

What it's like being unemployed

Being without work is such a terrible thing , you have lost your sense of security. The family is depending on you and you can't provide when you've been the backbone that supported them! You feel like you have let everyone down and you lose a part of your identity.

Advice

  • I've learned its always good to have a nest egg somewhere. You never know how it feels until you become that same person as someone else who had to experience what you did as well.

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