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[quote=Anonymous]OP,

1)  I'm confused why you no longer have health insurance.  You mentioned your DH works for a nonprofit.  They generally offer pretty good health insurance service.  You really need to get a plan, at least for your daughter.  If something catastrophic happens, your bills could easily be in the 100K's.  Contact Health Insurance Plans of America, NAHU or any other organization to sign up for a plan and some guidance.

2)  While you are looking actively for a position, you could offer your services as a babysitter (it generally pays between $12-$15/hr.).  You could sign up with one of the Seeking Sitter, Care etc. Agencies and this will enable you to make extra money when you have the time (evenings, afternoons, weekends etc.).

3)  Offer your services as a dog walker, house sitter etc.  You can sign up with a service or build your own business.  Many folks travel during the summer and they need help to take care of Fido and the plants.  It pays pretty well.

4)  Run errands for people - grocery shopping, take senior to medical appointments etc.  Cook a meals for busy families for a set fee.

4)  Are you crafty?  Do you know how to create websites?  Write a blog about an interesting topic and get paid advertisers on your blog.

You could also look for a job working a split shift so that you do not incur childcare expenses.  Many people do this while the children are young.  I worked for a large law firm once making copies and doing data entry at night (6-11 pm).  The job sucked, but it paid pretty well because of the hours.

Good luck to you and let us know how you are doing.  Don't give up!  Many folks are in the same boat right now.  Think positive and surround yourself with positive upbeat people.  It will improve your attitude.  Regarding the issues with the interview process, you may want to check into your local community college or adult ed classes at the public schools.  They often offer 'interview classes' - that might be helpful.

Hang in there!

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