Where am I?

[kat_the_seeker]

           August 9, 2007 The day I was let go from my last real job. I was told it was because I just couldn't keep up with the other people in the department. I found out later it was because I was loyal to a company partner that was bought out a few weeks after I was let go. Anyway, that's not really the point

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[kat_the_seeker]

Unfortunately, I don't have a college degree. I've actually been accepted to a college and am waiting to see if financing might come through. So not only is that not an advantage, but I can't even apply to some jobs because I haven't gone to college.
Next, I can't move in with my folks, but I have been exploring other options. Whether good or bad, all of my credit cards have gone into default and collections. My credit score may never recover, but at least I don't have to be so concerned with trying to pay those anymore. I'll attempt to settle some time in the future.
As of this morning, my phone has been shut off. I have to figure out someway to get it back on. If someone does try to reach me about a job, I have to have a phone to get the call, right?
I could have gotten unemployment when I first stopped working, but I was trying to look on the brightside and get a job before I applied. I've been told I can still go for it, but it just feels to me like a failure's option. I know I paid into it, so I have a right to take out of it, but I can't force myself to go to the office.
I would relocate if it wasn't for my house. I don't have incredible skills that someone would want to hire me from another state. I'm just a random grunt working with skills similar to most other grunts. I've revamped my resume and scaled it down. It just seems like Atlanta has more people than jobs.
Where is the light, Droxy? Where is that hope I'm suppose to hold onto? And if the light does decide to make an appearance, can it please forego the environmentally friendly soft white bulbs and just blow it out with a searchlight? I'm tired of being stronger, I just don't want to get killed.

On a brighter note, I hope Dallas is treating you and your hubby well enough. I hope I will be able to find a way to get to Portus. I'm still wishing on my last star for that.

[droxy]

I don't know where the light is. All I know is what happened to me was sudden. I had to make sacrifices when the chance hit.

Taking unemployment isn't a failure option. Its a safety net and I always applied for it when unemployed.

I amnot asking you to be strong, but you need to get focused and you need to be able to see opportunity. Shoot, apply to MARTA. SOmebody somewhere in your circle must know someone who is hiring.