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I have been unemployed for almost 6 months.
I send out applications every day, I look for ways to learn new things and improve my qualifications as well as my job search.
I am also looking for small odd jobs in the meantime. It is getting harder to find even babysitting or cleaning jobs.
Now we have reached a point where we are out of savings and we cannot live on one paycheck. My husband just had a pay cut.
I need to find something ASAP.
Our parents would help, but their income has also been reduced significantly.

I am doing the best I can, but it is getting to me.

The whole country is in trouble. Unemployment is up to almost 20%.

Thank you for your prayers.
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed

O Saint Joseph, we pray to you for those who are out of work, for those who want to earn their living or support their families.

You who are the patron of workers; grant that unemployment may vanish from our ranks; that all those who are ready to work may put their strength and abilities in serving their fellowmen and earn a just salary.

You are the patron of families; do not let those who have children to support and raise lack the necessary means. Have pity on our brothers and sisters held down in unemployment and poverty because of sickness or social disorders. Help our political leaders and captains of industry find new and just solutions. May each and every one have the joy of contributing, according to his abilities, to the common prosperity by an honorable livelihood. Grant that we may all share together in the abundant goods God has given us and that we may help underprivileged countries. Amen.
 
God, our Father, through and by teh work of our hands your mighty work of creation continues. Hear the prayers of your people and give all who seek employment the opportunity to enhance their human dignity and draw closer to one another in mutual interdependence.

Heavenly Father, who wills that every individual should belong to the human community, look with compassion on those who suffer distress through lack of work; take from them the feeling of rejection. Grant that they be set free from want and insecurity and may they soon find employment, as those in the gospel story who were called at the eleventh hour to labour in the vineyard, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
 
Ms_Manners said:
I have been unemployed for almost 6 months.
I send out applications every day, I look for ways to learn new things and improve my qualifications as well as my job search.
I am also looking for small odd jobs in the meantime. It is getting harder to find even babysitting or cleaning jobs.
Now we have reached a point where we are out of savings and we cannot live on one paycheck. My husband just had a pay cut.
I need to find something ASAP.
Our parents would help, but their income has also been reduced significantly.

I am doing the best I can, but it is getting to me.

The whole country is in trouble. Unemployment is up to almost 20%.

Thank you for your prayers.
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Praying to St. Joseph for you to find employment.
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen.
 
O Most Blessed Mother,
heart of love,
heart of mercy,
ever listening,
caring, consoling,
hear our prayer.
As your children,
we implore your intercession
with Jesus your Son.
Receive with understanding and compassion
the petitions we place before you today,
especially for all those who need help seeking meaningful employment.

We are comforted in knowing your heart
is ever open to those who ask for your prayer.
We trust to your gentle care and intercession,
those whom we love
and who are sick
or lonely
or hurting.
Help all of us,
Holy Mother,
to bear our burdens in this life
until we may share eternal life
and peace with God forever.

Amen.
 
Lord, please help this family in this difficult situation and promptly send angels to them and to a suitable employer to arrange for proper care of these children of God’s. See that they receive from some source adequate and just money that they might provide for their family. Spare a foretaste of your divine light into their lives always and cultivate in their hearts with grace faith, hope, love, and joy. Have mercy, Lord, and lead them always toward the eternal fountain of relief. Our Lady, angels, and saints, pray with us. Amen.
 
Sometimes it is a matter of a good interview: Your skills, attitude, and even body language. Reading up on resumes and how to have a good interview may help you. Can you take the civil service test and be placed in a job from that? If you are willing to work evening hours, hospitals are always hiring for the less desirable shifts. Later you may have the opportunity to change to day shifts. I am praying that you will find a job to supplement your husband’s income.
 
For Ms_Manners:

God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance. Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Hai Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amoungst women,
And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of death,
Amen
 
acadiANNA said:
Sometimes it is a matter of a good interview: Your skills, attitude, and even body language. Reading up on resumes and how to have a good interview may help you. Can you take the civil service test and be placed in a job from that? If you are willing to work evening hours, hospitals are always hiring for the less desirable shifts. Later you may have the opportunity to change to day shifts. I am praying that you will find a job to supplement your husband’s income.
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Thank you for your advice.

I am looking for ways to improve my presentation skills, but I did teach for a few years, so I learned a lot about it, and I am building on that.
I am trying to learn new things to become more interesting to employers. My computer skills are solid, I speak a foreign language and I have experience in the administrative field, so that is my best chance.

I live in Europe (geographically closer to Central Europe, but economy- and organization-wise we are definitely in Eastern Europe) and some things are unfortunately a little different. The system is obsolete and it’s very difficult to change careers later in life, especially with such horrible unemployment rates.
Our civil service is not hiring at the moment, and the system is different. I am looking into taking that test, but my profession is wrong so I may not even be qualified to take it.
You have to be a nurse to work in a hospital, and it takes 4 years of nursing school to get there.
Don’t get me wrong, I am looking for ways and not excuses, I am applying for anything I can do and I am not even considering likes and wants right now.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
 
Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Praying that the Lord may strengthen you and guide you in finding a good job soon.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
 
Unfortunately I am still looking. 😦
I am sending out applications and I look at all listings in my region, I am really not picky.
I have had someone look at my CV and the type of cover letters I write (but I make sure to make them unique for every job).
I had two interviews, one was not good, they wanted different qualifications, and one for a babysitting job, which went well, I hope they get back to me.
 
Ms_Manners said:
Unfortunately I am still looking. 😦
I am sending out applications and I look at all listings in my region, I am really not picky.
I have had someone look at my CV and the type of cover letters I write (but I make sure to make them unique for every job).
I had two interviews, one was not good, they wanted different qualifications, and one for a babysitting job, which went well, I hope they get back to me.
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I hope this happens swiftly for you.

:gopray:
 
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