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I Doubt I'll Find Another Job

Share Your Story: Share Your Unemployment Story

From Kathy Edwards

The job I lost

I lost my job March 6, 2009. I have been working in the insurance industy for 40 years.

At the age of 60 I doubt that I wlll find another job. I lost everything and had to file bankrucptcy.

A sad way to end a good life...

What it's like being unemployed

Its the pits... not knowing what the future holds and when unemployment ends who knows.. You start considering what you options are: anywhere from homelessness to suicide.

I used to love life and my job now I feel worthless and can offer my son nothing to help him out as well.

Advice

  • You can depend on no one but yourself. Life used to be good.
  • I have nothing left and nothingto look forward to. I always love to travel and I always loved my job, that has all gone away. 40 years of work for what - nothing.
  • If I survive the next year where I can collect unemployment maybe I will be okay.

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