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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everything you describe is why I stopped looking for a job.

I had a great career in DC and now we live in a midsized midwestern city. My resume has big names splashed all over it and my particular field and positions sound so high-minded and fluffy that I don’t think anyone wanted to take a chance on me.

I learned new skills, went to industry conferences, and networked the hell out of this town when I got here but interesting jobs are few and far between and locals tell me those jobs are given based on who you know and if you are a relative.

That’s okay, I thought, I’ll try retail but any applications to retail jobs seemed to go straight to the circular file, probably because my previous salary  was much, much higher.

My husband asked me to give up. He knew I’d hate a job for a job’s sake, anyhow. And the money I’d earn wouldn’t make much difference.

So, I finally, sort of, accepted that I’m probably never going to work again. And the doubts drive me nuts all the time. I *feel* like I should be working even though I don’t need to and there’s nothing I’m really itching to do. I’d probably hate a job for a job sake.

Besides, my husband has a crazy schedule, I’m really into my creative work and I have a SN kid and don’t feel comfortable with her at any after-care programs. I’ve dabbled in selling my creative stuff at markets and fairs. It gives me some satisfaction. I hope when DD is older I can put more effort into it.

It’s just hard to accept that the old me is gone.[/quote]

How long ago did you stop working?  I've been home for nearly 20 years, and while I had a pretty solid work history when I became a SAhM, I don't think I could put that work experience on a resume now.

If I applied for retail work I might list some more recent volunteer work but that's about it.  My teenager literally has more recent, relevant work experience than I do. Yet, in reality, I have done everything from waiting to tables to working in a deli to answering phones to order taking to 10 years working in marketing/sales as a supervisor. I just can't list any of it because it isn't recent enough.  From a job hunting prospective I am starting all over and looking for a first job.[/quote]

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