Desperate doesn't even begin cover today's undercurrent.

Friday I turned down a job at a out bound call center making less than I have been and working about half the hours.

Since that time I have been second guessing myself almost nonstop. I do not know if I will qualify for unemployment and will not know for another 5 weeks. If I do qualify I will then receive a check retroactively for the 5 weeks. At this point I am beginning to feel very very nervous. The job market shows no sign of improvement soon. As of today I have sent my resume to 70+ places, been on 2 interviews - and am still only employed at the skating rink. Keep sending well wishes our way. Grants income cannot support us alone. And I fear that more than one month of this will force us out of our home. I know something has to give - I just hope it is soon. It is dreadfully difficult to keep a positive outlook with this situation.