Answering potential objects to my unemployment situation

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I am about to travel to meet with my in-laws. I am trying to be the faithful Catholic since converting in 2012, so excited about becoming and being a Catholic. But I have been out of work, unemployed since July 19, 2018. I wonder, what am I supposed to say to those who are going be asking me why??? I am doing my best to go to confession when I can, always applying for work. Recruiters are calling me daily. I am always answering emails and phone calls, having my resume submitted and then the answer comes that I have been passed over for someone else. This is causing some temptation to become anxious and fret over the fact that money is going faster than it’s coming. Not sure how to use this situation to help others realize what it means to be a Catholic in the face of temptation to despair or how to help them know that I am doing my best. I suffer from idiopathic hypersomnia which causes excessive daytime sleepiness and it’s hard for me to stand up for over 30 minutes which is a problem to get normal types of jobs in the retail sector or working at McDonalds…etc…
 
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I suffer from idiopathic hypersomnia which causes excessive daytime sleepiness and it’s hard for me to stand up for over 30 minutes which is a problem to get normal types of jobs in the retail sector or working at McDonalds…etc…
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Praying for your health and asking St. Joseph to help you obtain suitable employment. May God bless you with understanding from those you love.
 
thank you for your prayers and I also pray God’s will be done for you (name removed by moderator)
 
Answer to why? "Because of the economy. While service industry jobs (retail, food, entertainment) make the numbers look good, real career type jobs are difficult to come by these days. "

Another good answer is “why do you ask? Do you have an opening?”
 
Hi Bradlee! Being out of work is awful, especially it seems, for men. The longer it goes on, the worse you feel. You will find employment, although as you can see, it may take longer than you thought. Keep your chin up, keep up a busy daily routine, and take good care of yourself. It sounds like you are doing all you can to find work - maybe it’s time for a change of tactics? What do you find hasn’t worked well?

I am not a man, but when my husband was out of work, it took a terrible psychological toll on him. He felt useless and un-needed. It took a LOT to keep going and to not get depressed. When he finally did get a new job, it was like a huge weight was lifted off him.

Have faith that this will work out for you. This has been a trial for you; the sun will come out and things will get better. Hang in there!

To answer your question on what to tell your in-laws, simply be honest. You have nothing to feel bad about. You are NOT your job!

Julie
 
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You can simply tell your in-laws that you have applied for X number of jobs, but been passed over so far and that you are continuing to diligently apply for jobs that you can reasonably do with the physical health condition that you have, which limits your ability to stand up for extended periods of time.
 
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