March Marks four years of being completely unemployed - I have seeked counseling, have over twenty fields of experience with close to eighteen years corporate experience.

March Marks four years of being completely unemployed - I have seeked counseling, have over twenty fields of experience with close to eighteen years corporate experience.

I am at the prime of my adult life and should have had my life in order by now.

Did the biblical studies thought it was a religious thing, updated and perfected my resume, thought that was the other thing. Sat hours and hours searching and applying for work, thought i was not putting in enough effort so changed that.

Studied again and applied certification knowledge to my name to up an NQF5 same as bookkeeping business knowledge to my name nearly two years ago although had close to eighteen years' experience in the same skill.

No bad background checks, just a really bad credit score and can't settle that. Pandemic hit all of us, lost two vehicles to stay off the streets. Now have to use public transportation or work from home.

White and Caucasian, still so much new cultures that could be added but am i being out rooted because i am in an African Country where most locals are speaking eight plus languages(More or less the same but it just sounds so fancy on resume?)

I am losing hope here peeps, I need to be recognized and fast. Am i being disqualified for being on anti depressants on a spiritual level?

Help Please someone

I know my worth, but struggling several years for my own company and nearing four completely without work is besides me. How will i start a family ever i am nearing my mid 30's?

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  1. Renet Myburgh

    I meant May....:) xoxoxo

  2. Anonymous

    I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Do you have a support network? Are there job seekers' services available in your area? Can you speak regularly with a therapist and close confidants? It sounds as if you need a boost of confidence as well as some knowledge about how to find the right opportunities for you. Have you considered relocating to a region that might have more job options?

    Starting a family, while a valid concern, is perhaps a concern that is beyond what you might be able to focus on at the moment. If your most pressing issue is securing employment to improve your financial situation, this is the matter that needs the majority of your attention.

  3. Renet Myburgh

    I am in the working capital of South Africa Johannesburg and struggling. In the whole of Southern Africa This is according to all sources the working capital of all.

    My confidence is ok, i am proud of my accomplishments and what i can offer any company i am just concerned with why it is so hard for me.

    The wheel has to turn soon....

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