I Feel Like Such A Failure...

[PollyannaMom]

You are NOT a failure! There simply aren't enough jobs for everyone who wants one right now.

Keep looking, and sooner or later, you'll be in the right place at the right time.

 

[kimmar067]

You ARE NOT a failure.

...absolutely - after all, she IS the mom of a princess...


....but srsly, when God shuts the door, He always opens a window - there is something better looming on the horizon, my friend...KEEP THE FAITH!

 

[drag n' fly]

Op I feel your pain. In 2009 dh and I both lost our jobs within 6 weeks of each other. Dh started his own consulting business and I started to search for a new job. Well 44 resume submittals later I still did not have a job. It was at that point I took advantage of all the resources I had. Friends, families, business contacts, private employment cousellors, volunteering and then started my own business. Networking is the key to finding these resources. You could qualify for some re-training due to your back issues. Re-entering the workforce is tough. I did it at 42 after being home with my kids. In this economy you will definitely have to think outside the box and take advantage of any resources you have available to you. Good luck you can do it!!

 

[charming23]

You are not a failure. It is a rough job market out there right now.

 

[Lorix2]

OP you are NOT a failure. The right opportunity just hasn't come along.

I was a SAHM working 4 nights a week waitressing for 15 years so I could raise my kids.

I did not put alot of pressure on myself, but I applied to two agencies. I lost out on the first one for someone who had a marketing degree. They told me I was their first choice until this person applied. It killed me, but I kept at it.

The last place I applied to interviewed me and hired me within 3 days. It'll be 3 years this June with incredible benefits, good paying job working days 35 hours a week.

Something will come to your way and be better than what you've applied for. I think timing really is the key. As most here have mentioned, it's a really tough time for getting employment, just keep the faith, it'll happen. Wishing you luck

 

[Planogirl]

I just want to add my agreement that you are NOT a failure. This economy is the failure and it looks like it's likely to stay tough for a while. Hang in there, the right thing will come along.