Dear Funsized,

My mother is going through the same thing. 6 months ago she was laid off from her job of ten years and since then she’s sent out hundreds of resumes, attended dozens of interviews, gone to job fairs, learned new computer skills, etc, etc. and still no luck. I know it can be difficult to be in that situation but the best you can do is keep your head up and keep plugging. Use the newfound free time to do something you enjoy and take on side gigs for money, if needed. Something will turn up sooner or later.

Best,

Ashley