I’m 39 years old and unemployed. My future feels grim to me. What can I do?

Question

I drove a taxi for the last three years but gas went through the roof and all of a sudden I was not making money. I was going into debt. Before that I wrote for newpaper so I have wrting experience. But that is it. I need a future. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

See if there are local community colleges in your area that have career training.  There are some careers that only require a year or two of prep.

If you're good at driving, see if the city or county bus company wants to hire you.

Answer 2

Ever consider driving a City Bus?  Good pay, good benefits, and a bit safer than taxi driving.  Besides with gas prices going through the roof, lots more people are taking public transit, so you've got some good job security too.  Good luck.

Answer 3

Based upon reading your question, I'd say that you were not to great at writing for a newspaper.  Try spell check next time buddy.  As for your question, I've heard that there's pretty good money in herbal sales ;)

Answer 4

Sometimes life can be extremely hard, have you thought of going to college, they have scholarships for people your age, try getting a job. Move to a cheaper place. Maybe go to the library and get some books about how to become successful. My mom had a situation like this after she divorced my dad she was practically broke and had to kids to take care of. Cut back on your exspensis like shop at discount stores. STAY POSITIVE. This time will pass. Good Luck!! :-)

Answer 5

you gotta start somewhere ..so try getting a job at a restaruant or club. Or convenient store.