I'm starting to lose my confidence

I'm not doing too well finding a job. Actually I've found lots of jobs but none of them have hired me. I was confident for so long. I'd do my interviews with motivation knowing I have the skills they want, but then nothing. I'm starting to wonder whats wrong with me. In all honesty though I must be lacking in how I'm going about getting a job. I'm 41 and I can count on one hand all the jobs I've ever had. I didn't really have to put much effort out to get them. I think I just need to adjust to the reality that its going to take more strategy and job search skills to get employed.

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TexChik · F

what do you do? What type of jobs are you applying for?

morrgin · F

@TexChik I can do data entry office work with Excel and Word. I also do warehouse work unloading trucks.

TexChik · F

@morrgin Have you thought about temping. Sure some jobs will suck but you will get your face and work ethic out there and someone will want to retain you. And you get paid.

morrgin · F

@TexChik I think I will do that Monday.

TexChik · F

@morrgin It make take a few trys but someone will want you. Many places right now are not hiring fearing the obama type crap from biden that made hiring for full time work unaffordable. You may be caught up in that .

morrgin · F

@TexChik I dont have a bunch of time. I need to pay bills now. If it absolutely comes down to it I have relatives who would probably help me. I just don't want to get to that point where I have to ask.

TexChik · F

@morrgin I understand. I have another friend that older folks have hired to help them in their home ( she gets tested and wears a mask) and goes out and does their errands for them. They are especially grateful and pay in cash. Just an Idea for side work

morrgin · F

@TexChik that is a good idea and I love helping the elderly

TexChik · F

@morrgin They really need it too right now, they all need groceries ,meds, and sometimes a little help around the house and they need someone to trust. You can get bonded ( means you have been vetted for not having any criminal activity ) and insured. Plus take a CPR class and boom!