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Ldyluck88 · 04-13-2010, 09:44 AM

The economy sucks right now and I'm sure it has affected many on this site. I thought it would be interesting to share stories on how this recession/depression has affected your lives, whether it be positive or negative.

I have been unemployed for almost 2 yrs. Lost my home, my job and my self dignity all at one time! I was lucky to find a friend who allowed me to move in with her. My unemployment is running out now, and I'm struggling to find a job. The only avenue of looking for work now is via the internet. Employers will not accept applications face to face, which is absurb to me!! And, it seems to me that once you are over that "50" mark, they won't give you the time of day(they ask for the year you graduated high school). Believe it or not, I cannot even get a job at Walmart!! It's very frustrating to be able bodied, have years of experience, and the employers judge me via a piece of paper submitted on the internet!! Times have changed, I understand, but I am NOT a senior citizen yet, and I can wrap corners around alot of the younger generation. My good ethics and can do attitude does nothing for me now, as I'm at the mercy of the internet employers.

What's your story??

04-13-2010, 09:44 AM	#1
Ldyluck88 Member How Do You Identify?: Me Relationship Status: not here Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: somewhere Posts: 175 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 161 Thanked 117 Times in 67 Posts Rep Power: 23	Recession or Depression? The economy sucks right now and I'm sure it has affected many on this site. I thought it would be interesting to share stories on how this recession/depression has affected your lives, whether it be positive or negative. I have been unemployed for almost 2 yrs. Lost my home, my job and my self dignity all at one time! I was lucky to find a friend who allowed me to move in with her. My unemployment is running out now, and I'm struggling to find a job. The only avenue of looking for work now is via the internet. Employers will not accept applications face to face, which is absurb to me!! And, it seems to me that once you are over that "50" mark, they won't give you the time of day(they ask for the year you graduated high school). Believe it or not, I cannot even get a job at Walmart!! It's very frustrating to be able bodied, have years of experience, and the employers judge me via a piece of paper submitted on the internet!! Times have changed, I understand, but I am NOT a senior citizen yet, and I can wrap corners around alot of the younger generation. My good ethics and can do attitude does nothing for me now, as I'm at the mercy of the internet employers. What's your story??