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Street Poet
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since 2002-07-07
Posts 82


0 posted 2012-06-26 12:17 PM


The depression
The despair
I have a college degree
But the employer doesn't care
All day, everyday I send resumes
And customize cover letters
Only to never get an answer
I check every major job website
And apply to everything in sight
Even positions where I'm overqualified
I'm barely getting by
It's kinda ironic that I have no cash
But as I search for a job
I'm bombarded with ads
The news says poverty
Is the new middle class
Ruthless loan companies
Still harass college grads
I wish I could defer payment
Until the economy scraped itself
Up off the pavement
People are getting desperate
At this point mental toughness
Is my only asset
They say it gets greater later
We'll see...


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ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000
California U.S.A
1 posted 2012-06-26 03:08 AM


Really felt your words...
ms. e

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
2 posted 2012-06-26 04:50 AM


A nice dose of reality...unfortunately it is hard to find a nice job right now and its been that way for awhile...James
JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
3 posted 2012-06-26 06:32 AM


Vote for Romney.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada
4 posted 2012-06-26 09:48 AM


My heart goes out to you...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

suthern
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
5 posted 2012-06-28 03:44 PM


This discouraging and despairing reality grips far too many people... I hope your search is successful soon!
jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
6 posted 2012-06-28 03:57 PM


What, the pres hasn't given you a job yet...

Lots of people I know in those shoes, my friend...hope things turn around for you...

j.

[This message has been edited by jwesley (06-28-2012 07:52 PM).]

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