I can definately relate to this. Ive been in banking and real estate (mostly real estate) the last 10 years. Unfortunately in Nov 06 lost my job. Was unemployed for 3 months, which was fine, was actually much needed time off.
Went back to work for another mortgage company, bout the same time my last company went out of business. Was only with the new company for 6 months when they to went out of business. Except this one went out of business without giving approx 6000 employees final paychecks. Because they filed BK, not alot anyone can do about it. Both companies were nation wide companies that just shut the doors.
Unfortunately the housing market isnt going to get better anytime soon. I give it probably at least a yr and a half to even start to rebound.
Well so for the last 6 months, yes 6, Ive been seeking employment. I would never of thought with my professional exp that I would have a hard time finding even a damn office job.
Unfortunately, I was one of those people trying to keep up with the jones's I guess. Everything financed. Housing market dropped, owe more on my condo than its worth. About to loose it. Also on my toyhauler, did a long term to keep pymts low, now owe more than its worth, so cant sell that either.
Fortunatley for me, I did manage to get some large back child support pymts out of the ex to keep me afloat, as unemployment just ran out today!!!
Even with tough times, we cant give up. I still try to think positive that something good is right around the corner. I have even made a few dune trips when I probably shouldnt of. But sometimes just need some stress relief and escape from reality for a minute.
So, still hoping a decent job will come around real soon!!! The economy is in the shitter unfortunately, and probably going to get worse before it gets better. Ill definately be saving my pennies!!