First Person: Being Unemployed Is 'Devastating'

Jay Capelle would give anything to get back his factory job of 32 years. At the same time, he's grateful to have extra time on his hands, but is also stressed out about unpaid bills, dashed retirement plans and the loss of workplace camaraderie. (Feb. 8)

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[CobraR1993]

People need to realize that companies only USE people and that an individual can be fired at any time.

It's best to be indifferent towards any company you work for, that way, when they do fire you, you won't wind up all bent out of shape like this guy.

[2stage90]

I been working since 14, sometimes 2 jobs at one time, now I am unemployed. I have skills but no piece of paper to back it up. Now Im to the point where Im thinking to start my own thing up. If they wont hire me, Ill hire myself to get the job done. NEVER GIVE UP.

[IrishLincoln]

@genefury75 I am doing consulting work and editing right now. I am also returning to my roots and doing some farming. Most business fields are limited in my area, while some are growing. Thanks for the advice.

[genefury75]

you have a college degree why don't you use some of that education and work for yourself you've been struggling for 4 years looking for someone to hire you you are crazy you can work from home try that try starting a small business there is a lot you can do instead of working fro somebody.

[genefury75]

that's what i did i still work for my company but i'm getting ready to leave in a few months because they take advantage of people at my job i have my own company in the asset recovery business i'm in the business of debt.debt will never go away and there will always be a need for somebody to collect it.

[amazingdany]

@comingforya1 Bills, mortgage and food on a table don't care about reading, gym and "being".

[undeadpresident]

@DrakeIcn except that there are regulations and licences and certifications on how to do almost everything. Few things are a matter of just doing them, most are a matter of getting the arbitrary approval of someone else.

[IrishLincoln]

@garysquirrelreviews I know things will get much worse in reality. I suppose I am an optimist in denial. I hear human tastes like pork and gold teeth can be sold as well, so that is good to know.

[garysquirrelreviews]

@IrishLincoln things can and will get worse. 14trill debt and eu defaults will mean recession numero duo

[IrishLincoln]

I'm with you. I've been unemployed since August 2009. I've wiped my ass with my college degrees and worked odd jobs to make ends meet. It is enough to drive a man insane, but I keep thinking things will get better. They can't get much worse.