HELP!!!! Embarressed with my life. don't know to do. Ive tried everything?

Question

I'm 23 and have a 4 year college degree in journalism which turns out to be one f the worst fields to get into at this since most newspapers are failing. ive applied to countless other unrelated jobs but nothing came of it. i couldnt even get an interview. Nobody is hiring and ive been forced to work at the footlocker just like i did when i was 16. i only make $7.50 an hour and my entire check goes to paying for my health insurance and student loans each month. i need really good health insurance b/c i have a medical condition that requires constant dr appointments, meds and blood work. i dont have a dime left at the end of the month. I dont have car b/c i cant afford it and still live with my parents. Iva actaully had to sell alot of my clothes and belongings that i did own to to have enough money to eat while i'm at work. I never imagined my life would be this bad since i have a a college degree. Most of the people i work with are high school dropouts. i dont even want to wake up in th morning. i get up, go to work from like 10-6, come home, eat dinner, shower and go right to bed before 9PM. im so embarressed with the way my life has turned out that i dont want anyone taking to me and i am constantly angry all day.

Answer 1

You are right, a lot of newspapers are failing. Do you have any web or internet skills? Multimedia journalism is becoming a much more promising career route than standard newspapers. You are not limited to a reporter as a journalist. What about jobs that are behind the scenes at local news stations? Have you thought of writing for the web? What was your minor? I'm sorry you are in this difficult situation.

Answer 2

Have you tried applying for a substitute teaching degree? Anyone with a bachelor's degree can be a substitute teacher. You could also try going back to college and adding to what you've already got. I'm sort of in the same boat as you right now, I have my bachelor's in teaching, but the license is another 2 years and I can't afford to go back. Just hold your head high and say at least you accomplished something many don't. Keep on trying and everything will work out. Don't miss out on the good things in life just because some things are going bad, even if they are major. Also, don't stop with footlocker. It's normal to go back to that as a comfort, but really search and look for what else is out there. Check your local newspapers and things like that. There are other jobs that pay way more, especially to people who hold degrees.

Answer 3

Gosh, sorry to hear that. Its a lot of weight to carry. I don't really have a straightforward answer; but have you considered moving to a different area where people don't know you so that you can start afresh? I think it is great that you still have the strength to be positive, and have the desire to fulfill your dreams and ambitions in spite of all that you have been through. .. Many would have given up. You have come very far and at 30 its not too late to start out. Keep focusing on what you are good at and keep at it. Not everybody out there is there to judge you, so don't let that keep you grounded. Things may be tough at the moment, but there is light at the end of the tunnel if keep your focus on your goals and ambitions. They will carry you forward and silence those critics. I do hope you find your true love who will love and accept you for who you are. All the best.

Answer 4

Sorry to hear that. Two options go back to school and get financial aid. Have you ever considered Law. One of the requirements is a BA. Be nicer even if it kills you. That is what employers are looking for are nice people who are good with people. Personality it everything. Get over your ego. I know how ego gets in the way. I am preaching to myself right now as well. If I don't make my number by June I am out. The embarrassment come June. Let me tell you. It is not going to be easy. I am 25 going on 26 and live at home. I think it is easier for girls.



I go to work at 9am home 5pm in bed by 8/9pm. My suggestion: be NICER, speaking kindly, speak professionally, watch The Secret. It will help. Don’t think of the bad thing. Concentrate on the good. Make a list of what it is you want keep paper and a pen next to your bed and write down ideas when you come up with them. Don’t let your ego get in the way. You have a job be grateful.



Good Luck and my prayer are with you.

Answer 5

You haven't said what it is that you would like to do for a career...



Do you still want to try to break into the newspaper industry? I agree with you that it is a tough business to break into. But people are still doing it.



With a 4-year degree, you qualify for government programs (like PeaceCore) and can teach English overseas. Unfortunately, you have a medical condition that requires good health insurance.



23 is very young. You might consider returning to college or perhaps going to a vocational school. But it seems that you are not sure what you want to do, since you haven't said what your dreams are. All you have done is complain.

Answer 6

I feel your pain. Have you tried putting your resume on Monster.com, tried using a staffing service like Adecco? My suggestion, Google companies that are expanding in your area and then apply to them. Don't shoot too high though. Start entry level then do your best to blast through the ranks. Also you can look into going to a vocational school like Devry or even Everest. You finish in 1 to 3 years and they are focused on qualifying you for a job and then helping you find one in that field.



Devry is usually 3 years but your college credits would bring that time down tremendously.



Don't give up hope, you have alot of options. I hope this helps and hang in there.

Answer 7

It's just the economy. At least you have a job and aren't out there sucking off our government. Please don't feel bad. Keep going and doing what you're doing and one day you're going to walk back into Footlocker and say, "It was worth it for the time being and now I want a new pair of shoes I can afford now!" And you'll still see the same ppl in there if they haven't gotten drug tested yet lol.

Answer 8

These are hard times for everyone. At least, you are meeting your bills and not living off the street. Write about current times - your observations and feelings about things. We are now living through a time as great as the Great Depression - and look how many books were written about that time. History will want to know. This time will pass ♥

Answer 9

Instead of expecting someone to offer you a job, re-frame the issue by thinking about how you might earn money.



For example, you could offer our services as a PR consultant. You can write. You know about the media. See, you're a PR expert already.



Definition of an expert:- someone who knows just a bit more about a subject than the client.

Answer 10

My advise to you is to quit applying at newspapers. Apply to write at online perodicals, where you can just email everything to your bosses. Maybe begin a blog about your illness and the story behind it to find support groups or even begin a support group? Its a very tough hiring enviorment right now for nearly everything. I wish you good luck.

Answer 11

hey , hang on in there , things are tough now, but they will definitely improve ,u have an college degree , thats a major pluspoint , all you need to do is to hang on for a little bit , without getting depressed (its not that tough) , its tough for all of us , but hey look at he bright side , this is the perfect time to develop your hobbies , and maybe make a little money exploiting them , i tutor high school kids , that takes care of my day to day expenses , try doing something like this , and trust me its very important to feel rock bottom , it shows us what we are made of , its the only time we can actually see what we are made of , you have to have faith in yourself , its natural for friends to leave , but then you realize they were never friends at all , and you will thank yourself for letting them go , and dont worry , things WILL work out .

:)

Answer 12

With a degree in journalism, you have acquired pretty good English skills, especially writing skills which are in need by temp office agencies such as appleone.com or voit.com. Check these temp agency out immediately.



Good Luck!

Answer 13

you should be proud of yourself for getting a 4 year degree. true it is tough finding jobs now days but things could change. never give up. you are still young and you could go to school for something else. you are still young and have your whole life ahead of you. i know it may look dim now, but i am sure it will get much much better.

Answer 14

The problem is that you don't have a exact goal of life. Consequencely, you can't make any plan for your goal.

In fact, you have lost yourself for a long time. Wake up! Use your heart to feel life.

Answer 15

can you write for a local news station? Be a live reporter even.