Unemployed, Overwhelmed, and Out of Answers—What Now?
So here I am, 45, living in Chicago, IT pro by trade, and I’ve been jobless since July. I’ve got a wife, a son, two step-sons, a step-granddaughter, and a menagerie that includes a dog, a cat, a turtle, and—don’t ask—a squirrel in the attic. My mom’s rent is bleeding me dry at $4k a month, and my credit score is now only impressive if you’re playing limbo.
I’m on my last round of interviews for a job that could save us, but every question feels like a pop quiz I didn’t study for. The pressure is unreal. I’m losing sleep, selling off what I can, and praying to every deity I can name. I just need some advice, some hope, or maybe just a sign that I’m not alone in this mess.
If you’ve got any wisdom or even just a good luck charm, send it my way. I promise to pay it forward. 🤞🐢💼
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