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About imillie52

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Hello, my name is Emily.  I am a 23 year old recent college graduate (BA).  My story begins a year ago, when I fresh out of college with a full set of dreams on my shoulders.  My family used to always say you can do anything you want, be anything you want.  I can barely see those words in my head anymore.  Right out of college I got a job.  I was finally on my way, got a little apartment, I felt like I could really make it.  Six months later I came to work, to find I didn't have a job.  We were going to suddenly close the doors, due to the rough economy.  This is when I confidently began my job search, thinking that this was happening for a reason, and my true dream career was an interview away!  Well about 10 interviews and 3 months later I can barely keep my head from drowning.  I spend my days applying for jobs, and my nights searching for more.  I have sold most of what I own.  I don't shop, don't fill my self in Frappachinos, can't remember the last time I walked into a restaurant to eat and not just give my application.  I don't understand, I'm frustrated, depressed.  I think this mood of mine is a common reality in the USA today.

 I'm at the point right now where my rent is due in a week and I have no idea where it is going to come from. I have utility bills, car insurance, a credit card bill (they are not very happy with me), and food and gas.  I am at the end of my rope!

 

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beachbaby

please try to keep that dream in your head. somewhere, sometime, the dream will come true. yes, alot of us are feeling the same as you but what can we do? we have to wake each morning and thank God we're alive and are able to work, as some are not that fortunate. I myself have been job searching and have found nothing yet. either I'm overqualified or underqualified. I've found myself in my 40's competing against people just like yourself - neither of us deserves the job more than the other, we both deserve good jobs. I guess if we asked our grandparents (or in your case, your great-grandparents) about the depression they would tell us exactly how bad it really can get. if you need a good laugh, go to the library and rent the movie (free at the library) "Fun with Dick and Jane" - just watched it the other day with my family and thought how lucky I am right now, but that could be us in just a few months if I don't find something soon. have a great day and keep your chin up!

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