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Living A Third World Dream

Just read  +Darlena Cunha 's  article. I can totally relate to everything she said, except for the kids, the Mercedes and the food stamps. I lost my job and consequently lost my house when weeks and months of unemployment turned into years. Picking Up Food Stamps I was denied unemployment benefits for some reason the state (of Colorado) never really did clarify. Just, "You don't qualify." I watched as my saving account went from five digits to zero because I was still paying my bills and feeding myself and my dog. The days became long, hours and hours of sending out cover letters and resume's, of going to [free] networking events and volunteering just to make additional connections. Occasionally I'd get a call about a position but at less than half of what I was making before and far less than I needed to keep my house. Nothing happened. Sure, I'd get the occasional interview and then turned away for a cheaper candidate. I'd get referrals from...