Ok guys, I know this is a bit unorthodox of an approach, but I'm fresh out of ideas and outlets. The basic premise of this thread, is so that fellow members and friends of this forum can post personal issues they are experiencing and gain help or advice/guidance from members whom may have insight or something useful to contribute.
Thread guideline is simple. If you have a problem, post it! Please try not to use any vulgar language or anything inappropriate. If your responding to a problem someone has, please "quote" the problem, then issue your advice or guidance.
Now that, that is all laid out, I'll start off....
I am at a point in my life right now, where I am unable to do anything proactive enough to change it. That's not to say I'm not trying, but all efforts and directions I choose, seem to fail. I lost my job back in February and I was ineligible to collect unemployment. I have spent the last 15 years of my life doing Restaurant management and Retail management. Every position I apply for in my local stores, seems to go nowhere. I think people see my resume and application and disqualify me for basic jobs based on the old perception that "I am overqualified". I am broke and I need work close to home, since my car was repo'd. I am looking for any kind of direction or guidance that might help me get a job ASAP!
The second part of my problem involves a girl. many of you know I got divorced back in August of 2013. The divorce was due to a relationship I started with my then girlfriend Amelia. Since Amelia left me back in September, I have struggled to find acceptance and a partner in general who I really click with. I recently met someone and I really like her! We click on many levels and she reminds me a lot of Amelia. I'm not trying to compare them, I just know what I want in a girl. My problem is, I'm afraid to move forward with her, due to my inability to generate income and really contribute anything on a minute level in a relationship.
The older I am getting, the harder it is to find the girl I'm looking for. I've been told to go for it anyway, or I might miss out. I have told this girl all about my situation, and she still talks to me and seems interested. To quote her, "An honest broke is better than a lying man trying to be something he is not". So what should I do? Should I continue talking to her and let her know I like her and want to see something more come out of it? Or should I cut communication and say **** it?
I really need some help here guys and gals. I'm not used to feeling this helpless, and anything you can provide might help me out.